Should I put a photo on my resume?

It depends on the country. Photos are common on CVs in much of Europe, Asia, and Latin America, and usually left off in the US, UK, and Canada. Follow the norm where you're applying.

What size should a resume photo be?

A small, tight head-and-shoulders crop, usually in the top corner. Around 2 x 2 inches in print, or 300 to 600 pixels wide in a PDF.

What does a good resume photo look like?

A plain white or light grey background, even lighting, and a neutral, friendly expression. It should look like a passport photo's better-dressed cousin.

Can I use the same photo on LinkedIn?

Yes. Use the same photo for your CV, LinkedIn, and job-board profiles so recruiters see one consistent person.

AI resume photos that look professional

A clean, well-lit resume photo from a selfie. Plain background, tidy crop, and a version you can reuse on LinkedIn and job boards.

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5 free credits to start. No credit card.

How to get resume photos in 3 steps

No studio, no photographer, no leaving the house.

Step 1

Upload a few selfies

One to three clear photos from your phone. We tell you which ones to skip.

Step 2

Pick your look

Choose the outfit, background, and lighting that fit where the photo is going.

Step 3

Download your headshots

High-resolution portraits, ready for LinkedIn, your resume, or the team page.

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What makes a good resume photo

Plain background
White or light grey, nothing behind you. It prints cleanly and doesn't fight the rest of the page.
Even light, straight on
Face the camera straight on, with soft light from the front. No dramatic shadows.
Simple clothes
A shirt, blouse, or simple knit in a solid colour. Dress for the job you're applying to.

Fits the corner of a CV

Download once and use the same photo everywhere it needs to go.

Resumes and CVs
Job-board profiles
Application portals
LinkedIn

How it compares to a photographer

A photographer is still the right call for some shoots. For a profile photo, this is faster and cheaper.

PhotographerHeadshot Generator AI

TimeTravel, a session, then days for editsAbout a minute per photo

BookingScheduled around the photographerAny time, from your phone

CostA session fee, often per personPacks from $9.99, paid once

RetakesWhatever you got on the dayTry another look in a minute

Styles that fit

Professional looks from the library. Pick one and put yourself in it.

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Chiaroscuro Noir Headshots

A high-contrast monochrome studio aesthetic that emphasizes facial architecture through hard lighting and grainy film textures.

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Corporate Headshot

Clean studio business headshot

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Executive Portrait

Premium boardroom power portrait

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Simple pricing

Pay once, no subscription. One credit makes one photo.

Starter

For a quick profile refresh

$9.99

20 credits · $0.50 per photo

Every style and background
Full-resolution downloads
Commercial use

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Value

For a job search or a full set of looks

$29.99

120 credits · $0.25 per photo

Every style and background
Full-resolution downloads
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Flash

For lots of looks, or the whole team

$49.99

300 credits · $0.17 per photo

Every style and background
Full-resolution downloads
Commercial use

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New accounts start with 5 free credits. The highest quality setting uses two credits per photo. Full refund within 14 days if none of the results work for you.