How to Remove Double Chin from Photos

February 12, 2026 5 min read

Quick Answer

To minimize a double chin in a photo, upload your image to EditThisPic and describe what you want: 'slim the jawline' or 'reduce the double chin.' The AI reshapes the chin area naturally while keeping the rest of your face untouched. Free, no signup.

Why Photos Exaggerate Your Chin

Camera angles are the biggest culprit. Looking down at your phone, using a low camera angle, or tilting your head forward all compress the neck and push skin under the jaw. Wide-angle lenses on front-facing cameras make it worse by distorting features closest to the lens. The double chin you see in a selfie often looks more pronounced than what you see in the mirror because of this lens distortion.

How AI Jawline Slimming Works

The AI identifies your jawline and chin area, then subtly reshapes the contour to reduce fullness beneath the jaw. It adjusts shadows and skin texture to match the edit so the result looks natural. Unlike manual tools that warp the entire face, AI understands facial structure and only modifies the chin area while keeping your eyes, nose, mouth, and cheeks exactly as they are.

Getting Natural-Looking Results

The key to a convincing edit is subtlety. A slight reduction looks like a flattering angle; an aggressive edit looks obviously retouched. Start with 'slightly slim the jawline' rather than 'remove the double chin completely.' If you want more, you can always ask the AI to go further. This iterative approach prevents the over-edited look that gives retouching a bad reputation.

Common Scenarios

Selfies taken from below are the most common use case — that accidental angle that makes everyone look like they have a double chin. Professional headshots where you want a clean jawline are another. Group photos where one unflattering angle caught you off guard. Dating profile pictures where first impressions matter. Video call screenshots where the webcam sits below eye level.

Tips for Specific Situations

For selfies, try 'reduce the double chin and slim the jawline slightly.' For professional headshots, keep it minimal: 'define the jawline a bit more.' If the photo has harsh shadows under the chin, ask the AI to 'reduce the double chin and soften the shadow under the jaw.' For side-profile shots, 'slim the area under the chin' works well.

Step-by-Step Guide

Upload Your Photo

Drop your selfie or portrait into EditThisPic. Front-facing shots, slightly angled photos, and even group photos all work.

Describe the Edit

Type what you want: 'reduce the double chin,' 'slim the jawline,' or 'minimize the fullness under the chin.' Start subtle — you can always ask for more.

Review the Result

Check that the jawline looks natural and proportional to the rest of your face. Look for smooth skin transitions around the chin and neck area. If it's too much, ask for 'a more subtle adjustment.'

Refine If Needed

If the first pass didn't go far enough, try 'slim the jawline a bit more.' If it went too far, say 'make it look more natural' or 'keep some of the original chin shape.'

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I remove a double chin from a selfie?

Upload your selfie to EditThisPic and type 'reduce the double chin' or 'slim the jawline.' The AI reshapes the chin area while keeping the rest of your face natural. It's free and requires no account.

Will people be able to tell the photo was edited?

A subtle edit looks like a flattering camera angle, not retouching. Start with a light adjustment and increase if needed. The AI preserves skin texture and shadows so the result blends naturally.

Can I slim just the chin without changing my whole face?

Yes. The AI targets only the jawline and chin area. Your eyes, nose, cheeks, and overall face shape stay exactly the same. Specify 'only slim the chin area' if you want to be precise.

Does this work on group photos?

It does. Describe who to edit: 'reduce the double chin on the person in the blue shirt.' The AI will adjust only that person without affecting others in the photo.

What's better for selfies: removing double chin or using a better angle?

Both help. For future photos, hold the camera at eye level or slightly above and extend your chin forward slightly. For existing photos where the angle wasn't great, AI jawline slimming gives you the result you'd get from a better angle.

Is double chin removal free?

EditThisPic offers free edits with no signup. Upload your photo and try slimming your jawline right now — you'll see the result in seconds.

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