a confident woman in a navy blazer, grey backdrop
Use case
A LinkedIn photo that looks like a person, not a prompt
Plain light, a calm expression, and a face that holds up in a comment thread.
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Why this preset
Professional headshot keeps the light even and the face large, which is what a work profile needs. It is preselected below.
- LinkedIn recommends
- 400 × 400 px (we export 1024)
- Crop
- Circle — head fills ~60%
- Disclosure
- Say it is AI-generated where required
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Example 
a smiling man in a white shirt, soft studio light
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The practical case
What actually matters
A LinkedIn photo is read quickly and judged as a person, not as art. The face should be large in the frame, the expression approachable, the background simple, and the clothing deliberate but not distracting. Professional headshot and realistic styles work best here. Ask for a plain backdrop, soft window or studio light, and a role-specific detail — a blazer, a collar, a knit sweater. Avoid sunglasses, heavy shadows, and busy offices.
The image should still look like the same person at 80 pixels in a comment thread. If you plan to use it for a team page, generate a small set with the same background and light so the row looks intentional rather than assembled from eight different shoots. Important: our images are fictional portraits, not photographs of you. Use them for illustrated professional identity where that is appropriate; use a real photo when your actual likeness matters.
Prompt notes
Five things that change the result
These are specific to professional headshot. The same prompt in another style will produce something different.
- 01
Make the head about 60% of the frame
Too small and the face disappears in a comment list; too large and the crop feels like a passport photo. Head and shoulders is the reliable middle.
- 02
Keep the background plain
Warm grey, soft white, a muted wall. A blurred office can read as a stock photo; a plain backdrop reads as a portrait.
- 03
Aim for approachable, not fierce
A slight smile or a calm neutral expression works better than a dramatic gaze. At 80 pixels, subtlety disappears; choose a clear, warm expression.
- 04
Dress for the role, not the camera
A blazer, a collared shirt, a clean knit. Solid colors and simple necklines age better than logos or busy patterns.
- 05
Be honest about the image
These are fictional portraits. Do not imply they are photographs of you. Where AI disclosure is required or expected, disclose it.
Examples
Four professional headshot starting points
A few questions
Professional Headshot FAQ
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What size should a LinkedIn photo be?
LinkedIn recommends at least 400×400. Our 1024×1024 export is large enough for the profile crop, the comment view, and a team page.
Will an AI headshot look fake on LinkedIn?
It can, if the light is dramatic or the skin is over-smoothed. Choose even light, a plain backdrop, a neutral expression, and a professional-headshot style. Then judge it at 80 pixels.
Can I use this for job applications?
Only where an illustrated identity is appropriate and honest. It is not a photograph of you. If an employer expects a real likeness, use a real photo.
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