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Which photo should I upload for the best headshot?
Upload a clear, front facing selfie in good light with your whole face visible and nothing covering it. PNG or JPG files up to 5 MB are accepted.
File rules
- Formats
- PNG or JPG.
- Maximum size
- 5 MB.
- Cropping
- Your photo is resized to a square before it is used, so keep your face near the centre.
- How many
- One photo per generation.
What works well
- Face the camera straight on, with your eyes visible.
- Even daylight or a bright indoor light in front of you.
- A plain wall behind you, so there is less to replace.
- Only you in the frame.
- A neutral expression or a light smile.
What to avoid
- Group photos and pictures with someone cropped at the edge.
- Sunglasses, caps and anything covering part of your face.
- Strong backlight, heavy shadows or a very dark room.
- Blurry shots and heavy filters.
- Photos taken from far away where your face is tiny.
Related questions
Can I upload a full body photo?
You can, but the image is cropped to a square, so a head and shoulders photo gives a better result.
Does what I am wearing matter?
The tool aims to put you in professional clothing, so casual clothes in the original are fine.
Can I use my existing profile photo?
Yes. If your profile photo is a real photo and not the default avatar, the button offers to create the headshot from it.
