AI Professional Headshot Generator

Upload a selfie or casual photo. AI creates a polished professional headshot for your industry.

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Cost: Free No signup required
Time: Instant results in 15-30 seconds
Works on: Any device - browser, phone, tablet, desktop
Powered by: AI-powered photo editing

How it works

Upload your photo

Drop your image into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB. Choose a clear photo where the area you want to edit is visible.

Expect: Most edits complete in 20-45 seconds. Complex changes may need 1-2 refinements.
Describe your edit

Type what you want: 'generate a professional headshot — clean background, natural studio lighting, sharp and polished.' Be specific about details for best results. The AI understands natural language — no technical skills needed.

Tip: Mention the industry setting — 'professional office background with natural lighting' guides the scene.

Copy one of these to get started:

Professional Headshot convert this selfie into a professional headshot — neutral gray background, natural soft lighting, sharp and clean
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Casual photo polish transform this casual photo into a corporate headshot — remove the background, add studio lighting, sharpen details
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Industry-specific look create a professional headshot suitable for a finance executive — dark navy background, formal lighting, confident expression preserved
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Creative industry headshot create a professional headshot for a creative director — light background with a slight bokeh, warm natural lighting, approachable look
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2 more prompts

Remote worker upgrade upgrade this home office photo to a professional headshot — replace cluttered background with clean white, correct the lighting
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Group photo crop to headshot crop this group photo to isolate my face and convert it into a professional headshot with a clean background
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Review the result

Check the output carefully. Look for natural blending, consistent lighting, and realistic details. Compare before and after using the slider.
Refine if needed

If specific areas need adjustment, tap markers on those spots and regenerate. Most edits work well on the first try.

Tip: Markers are optional. Try without them first — the AI usually gets it right.

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"Got a LinkedIn headshot that looks like I paid $300 for a studio session. Uploaded it in minutes." @JobHunterSara

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AI Professional Headshot Generator — Example 1

A photo edited using EditThisPic to generate professional headshot from photo.

Prompt: convert this selfie into a professional headshot — neutral gray background, natural soft lighting, sharp and clean

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AI Professional Headshot Generator — Example 2

Another example showing a different scenario for this editing task.

Prompt: transform this casual photo into a corporate headshot — remove the background, add studio lighting, sharpen details

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Detailed Guides by Scenario

For Job Seekers

Common Scenarios

LinkedIn and resume photos using generate professional headshot from photo
Make a strong first impression professionally

Best Practices

Clean, neutral background works for any industry
Natural, confident expression beats a posed smile

For Business Professionals

Common Scenarios

Company directory photos using generate professional headshot from photo
Speaker bios and conference materials

Best Practices

Match your company's existing photo style for team pages
Good eye contact and forward-facing pose builds trust

For Freelancers and Creatives

Common Scenarios

Portfolio and website photos using generate professional headshot from photo
Personal brand and author photos

Best Practices

Style can be slightly more relaxed than corporate
Props or setting can reflect your specialty

If something looks off

AI changed the wrong area

Why: The AI couldn't determine exactly which area you meant from the description alone.

Try: Tap a marker on the specific area you want to edit, then regenerate with the same prompt

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Tip: Markers tell the AI exactly where to focus. Use them when description alone is ambiguous.

Result looks unnatural

Why: The AI may need more specific guidance about the look you want.

Try: Add 'natural lighting and sharp details that match the rest of the photo' to your prompt

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Tip: Adding 'natural' and 'realistic' to your prompt helps the AI prioritize believability.

Lighting doesn't match

Why: The edited area has different lighting than the original scene.

Try: Add: 'match the lighting direction and color temperature of the original photo'

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Tip: If light comes from one side in the original, mention it: 'with light from the left side.'

Edges look rough or artificial

Why: Transitions between edited and unedited areas need refinement.

Try: Tap markers on the rough edges and regenerate: 'refine these edges for a seamless blend'

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Tip: Edge refinement is the most common adjustment — markers on problem areas make it quick.

Quick answers

Can AI generate a professional headshot from a selfie?

Yes. Upload any selfie to EditThisPic and describe the style — 'professional headshot, clean gray background, studio lighting.' The AI polishes lighting, replaces the background, and sharpens detail. Free, no signup.

Is this free to use without signing up?

Yes. EditThisPic lets you generate a professional headshot for free with one Quick edit per week. No account, no credit card. For more edits, affordable packs start at $1.99.

How good does the original photo need to be?

A clear, well-lit selfie works fine. The AI corrects lighting and replaces backgrounds — but it can't recover a very blurry or low-resolution photo. A 1MP+ photo taken in daylight gives the best results.

Will my face look different in the AI headshot?

No. EditThisPic edits background, lighting, and polish — it does not alter your face shape, skin tone, or features. The goal is a polished version of you, not a different person.

Can I use this for LinkedIn?

Yes. LinkedIn recommends a 400x400px headshot. EditThisPic outputs a clean, high-quality result ready for upload. Just download and update your profile.

Do I need a photographer or studio?

No. This tool replaces the need for a studio session for basic professional headshots. Describe the background and lighting style you want, and the AI handles it automatically.

Does the result have a watermark?

No. EditThisPic never adds watermarks, even on free edits. Download your professional headshot clean and ready to use.

Can I get a headshot for different industries?

Yes. Just describe the industry context in your prompt — 'finance executive with dark background' or 'creative director with warm natural lighting.' The AI adapts the style accordingly.

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AI Professional Headshot Generator

How it works

Upload your photo

Describe your edit

Review the result

Refine if needed

See it in action

AI Professional Headshot Generator — Example 1

AI Professional Headshot Generator — Example 2

Detailed Guides by Scenario

For Job Seekers

Common Scenarios

Best Practices

For Business Professionals

Common Scenarios

Best Practices

For Freelancers and Creatives

Common Scenarios

Best Practices

If something looks off

Quick answers

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