AI Photo Editor for LinkedIn Headshots
Look like you paid for a professional headshot, without the $300 photographer fee.
"Needed a headshot for a job application due in 2 hours. Took a photo in my kitchen, replaced the background, fixed the lighting. Interviewer complimented my professional photo. Got the job." @NewRoleNewMe
Built for Professionals and Job Seekers
Your LinkedIn photo is often your first impression with recruiters, clients, and colleagues. Professional headshots cost hundreds of dollars and require scheduling. EditThisPic lets you transform any decent photo into a polished, professional headshot in seconds. Look the part without the studio price tag.
Tools for Professional Headshots
Blur Background
Create professional depth blur like expensive portrait lenses
Replace Background
Swap casual backgrounds for professional office settings
Enhance Lighting
Professional studio-quality lighting from any photo
Enhance Face
Subtle professional retouching without looking artificial
Remove Background
Create clean cutout for custom backgrounds or composites
Step-by-Step Guide
Choose your best photo
Pick a photo where you're looking at the camera with a natural expression. Outdoor photos with even lighting work great. Avoid extreme angles or heavy shadows on your face. Selfies work if they're not too close.
Upload and describe your professional look
Drop your photo into EditThisPic and describe what you want: 'blur background professionally, enhance lighting to look like studio headshot' or 'replace background with neutral gray studio backdrop.'
Review for professional standards
Check that you still look like yourself. Verify background blur is smooth without halos around your hair. Ensure lighting looks natural, not obviously enhanced. Your headshot should look professional but authentic.
Fine-tune and download
If hair edges need cleanup or lighting needs adjustment, use markers on specific areas and regenerate. Download your LinkedIn-ready headshot. Consider creating 2-3 variations with different backgrounds.
Copy-Paste Prompts for LinkedIn Headshots
replace background with blurred professional office environment, warm neutral tones, enhance lighting for professional headshot
Blurred office backgrounds suggest professionalism without distraction
replace background with smooth gradient gray to white studio backdrop, professional portrait lighting on face
Classic studio backdrop works for any industry and never goes out of style
blur background with professional portrait bokeh, keep me in sharp focus, enhance facial lighting subtly
Keeping your actual background (blurred) can look more natural than a full replacement
enhance face for executive headshot, reduce under-eye shadows, subtle skin polish, keep completely natural looking
'Completely natural looking' prevents over-processing that looks fake
Show 4 more prompts
replace background with modern creative office space, exposed brick, slightly blurred, artistic but professional
Creative fields like design, marketing, or tech can use less traditional backgrounds
blur background to soft bokeh, enhance lighting to warm golden hour look, professional but approachable
Outdoor backgrounds work well for consultants, coaches, and client-facing roles
correct the yellow indoor lighting to neutral, enhance face with soft professional lighting, blur background
Indoor photos often have color casts - fixing this instantly looks more professional
slightly brighten teeth naturally, enhance eye brightness subtly, keep my natural expression and features
Very subtle enhancements to smile and eyes project confidence without looking edited
| Edit Type | Prompt | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Office background | replace with blurred professional office |
25s |
| Studio backdrop | gradient gray to white studio backdrop |
20s |
| Blur existing | blur background with portrait bokeh |
15s |
| Full polish | blur background, enhance lighting, subtle face polish |
35s |
Real Examples
Casual to professional transformation
Outdoor photo with trees replaced with professional office background and enhanced lighting.
replace background with blurred professional office, enhance lighting for professional headshot look
Kitchen to studio
Selfie taken in kitchen transformed to classic studio-style headshot with gradient backdrop.
replace background with gradient gray to white studio backdrop, professional portrait lighting
Harsh lighting fixed
Indoor photo with unflattering overhead lighting corrected to soft, professional illumination.
fix harsh lighting, add soft professional headshot lighting, blur background gently
When Things Go Wrong
Hair edges have halos or look choppy
Why: Fine hair strands against the background are challenging for AI to separate cleanly.
Tap markers on the hair edges, then: blend hair edges naturally with background, smooth transition
Photos where your hair contrasts with the original background (dark hair, light background) work best.
Lighting looks fake or too perfect
Why: Strong lighting enhancement on already well-lit photos can look artificial.
enhance lighting subtly, maintain natural skin texture and shadows, don't over-brighten
'Maintain natural shadows' keeps dimensionality that makes faces look real.
Don't look like myself anymore
Why: Multiple enhancement requests may have accumulated too many changes.
Start fresh with just: blur background, keep face completely unchanged
Do one thing at a time. Background first, then decide if you need face adjustments.
Background replacement has visible seams
Why: The AI didn't perfectly blend your edges with the new background.
Tap markers on the seam areas, then: blend edges seamlessly with background, no visible transition
For tricky edges, try background blur instead of full replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of photo works best as a starting point?
Look for: face clearly visible, looking at camera, natural expression (slight smile works), even lighting (outdoor shade is ideal), not a wide-angle selfie that distorts features. The photo doesn't need a good background - that's what we're replacing. Recent photos are best so your headshot matches how you look now.
Will it still look like me?
Yes, if you keep edits subtle. Background blur/replacement doesn't change your face at all. Lighting enhancement should make you look like yourself on a good day, not like a different person. Avoid heavy skin smoothing or feature changes. Recruiters will meet you in person - your headshot should be recognizable.
What background works best for LinkedIn?
For most industries: blurred neutral office, gradient gray/white studio, or subtle outdoor blur. Conservative fields (finance, law): classic gray studio. Creative fields (design, marketing): can use more interesting backgrounds. Avoid: busy patterns, pure white that looks like a mugshot, obviously fake or fantastical scenes.
Can I use a selfie?
Yes, if it's not too close (wide-angle distortion) and you're looking at the camera with good lighting. Selfies taken at arm's length in good light work well. Front camera tends to flip the image - EditThisPic doesn't auto-correct this, so check that any text in original is still correct.
How is this different from AI headshot generators?
AI headshot generators create entirely synthetic images that may not look like you. EditThisPic enhances YOUR actual photo - changing backgrounds and lighting while preserving your real face. The result is authentically you, just presented professionally.
Should I enhance my face or just the background?
Start with background only. Many photos only need a professional background to look great. If lighting on your face is problematic (harsh shadows, too dark), add lighting enhancement. Skin smoothing and feature adjustments are usually unnecessary and can make photos look fake.
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