Free AI headshot generators: what’s really free
This site doesn’t generate headshots. It shows professional styles on real LinkedIn and résumé crops, and explains where “free” AI headshot tools usually draw the paid line — so you know what you’re choosing.
- Your photo stays on your device
- Example faces are AI-generated
- Free, no signup
Browse a professional headshot style
Pick a look and see where it fits — LinkedIn, your resume, a company page. Every face below is an AI-generated example, not a real person.
Fills LinkedIn’s round profile frame without awkward cropping.
Corporate / Formal
Suit or blazer, clean studio-grey backdrop, classic executive lighting. Best for: LinkedIn, law, finance, consulting, senior roles.
Business Casual
Smart casual shirt or knit, softer background, warm and approachable. Best for: Startups, tech, sales, recruiters, client-facing roles.
Studio Classic
Clean seamless backdrop, even three-point lighting — the photographer look. Best for: Resumes, company pages, anyone wanting a timeless safe choice.
Outdoor / Natural
Natural daylight, softly blurred outdoor or window-lit setting, authentic feel. Best for: Real estate, creatives, coaches, personal brands.
Creative / Modern
Editorial colour backdrop, contemporary styling, a touch of personality. Best for: Founders, designers, marketers, speakers.
Executive B&W
Dramatic monochrome, strong contrast — for leadership and author bios. Best for: Executives, board bios, authors, keynote speakers.
Showing every style. Enable JavaScript to filter by style and platform.
This site doesn’t generate headshots. Already have a photo of yourself? Crop it to 35 × 45 mm, LinkedIn 400 × 400 px or another exact size — in your browser, with nothing uploaded.
JPG at the exact pixel size · runs on your device
What “free” actually means on this site
Plenty of “free” AI headshot tools ask for an email, a sign-up, or a card before they show you anything. Here, browsing styles and seeing how each one is cropped for LinkedIn, a resume or a company page is genuinely free and needs no account — but this site does not make headshots from your photos.
If you want an AI-generated headshot, expect the finished, high-resolution result to be paid on most tools: generating a faithful, consistent likeness of one person costs compute, so “unlimited free” offers usually come with a watermark, a small resolution or a subscription. Our honest comparison of headshot generators lists what to check before you pay.
How to land on a headshot you’ll actually use
Start from where the photo will live. A LinkedIn profile shows your face in a small circle, so a tighter crop and a clean background read best. A resume photo (where photos are expected) sits in a header at a few centimetres tall, so clarity matters more than mood. Pick the platform first, then the style.
Then match the style to your field. Law, finance and consulting tend to suit the Corporate / Formal look; startups, sales and recruiting often do better with the warmer Business Casual style; real-estate agents and coaches frequently choose the Outdoor / Natural look. Use the explorer above to compare them side by side.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an AI headshot generator?
No. This site has no photo upload and generates nothing. Browsing every style and seeing how it’s cropped for LinkedIn, a resume or a company page is free with no account, and a free cropper resizes your own photo to exact sizes in your browser.
Do I need to create an account or upload a photo?
No. There is no account and no upload. The cropper reads your photo inside your browser and downloads the result back to you.
Is any AI headshot generator completely free?
Browsing, and sometimes a preview, can be free, but on most tools the finished high-resolution headshot is paid. Check for a watermark, the output resolution, a subscription and how long your photos are kept before you upload.
Which styles are available?
Corporate / Formal, Business Casual, Studio Classic, Outdoor / Natural, Creative / Modern and Executive Black & White — each shown on real platform crops so you can see the fit before you commit.