Answers to the most common questions about our free online AI headshot generator.
What is a free AI headshot generator?
A free AI headshot generator is an online tool that turns a selfie or casual photo into a professional headshot. Upload one photo, choose a scene, and the AI retouches the skin, improves the lighting and replaces the background so the result looks like a studio portrait of the same person.
How does the AI headshot generator work?
Upload a clear photo of your face, choose a scene such as ID Photo, Business or Professional, pick an output size, then click Generate Headshot. The AI keeps your facial structure, eyes, nose, mouth, hairstyle, skin tone and gender intact while polishing the skin, eyes, teeth and background.
Which scenes can I choose?
Ten built-in scenes are available: ID Photo, Business, Professional, Energetic, Casual, Refined, Modern, Academic, Tech and School. Each scene sets the background, lighting and overall mood of the headshot.
Can I use my own background?
Yes. Upload a custom scene image and the AI will use it only as the background while keeping you unchanged, or type a custom scene prompt such as "beach sunset" or "rooftop bar at night" and the AI generates a matching background for you.
Will the AI make me look like a different person?
No. The generator is built to keep the person instantly recognizable: identical face shape, facial features, hair and skin tone. It only evens out the skin, removes blemishes and tiredness, brightens the eyes, and tidies the lighting and background.
Which photo should I upload?
A clear, well-lit, front-facing portrait works best — ideally head and shoulders with your face fully visible and not covered by a hat, mask or sunglasses. JPG, PNG and WEBP files up to 10MB are supported.
What output sizes are available?
You can choose from eight sizes covering 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2 and 2:3 — from 512x512 up to 1024x1024. Square sizes suit LinkedIn and profile pictures, while portrait sizes suit resumes and team directories.
How long does it take to generate a headshot?
Most headshots finish in 10 to 60 seconds depending on the image size and queue load. Keep the page open while the result is being generated.
Is the AI headshot generator free? Do I need to sign up?
Yes, it is free and you can generate a headshot without an account and download the result without a watermark. A free member account increases your daily generations, and VIP adds unlimited daily use, more advanced AI models and every exclusive feature.
Where can I use the generated headshots?
The results are ready for LinkedIn, company websites, team directories, resumes, email signatures, social profiles and press kits. You may use them for personal and commercial purposes as long as you own the rights to the uploaded photo.