Give your LinkedIn profile a fresh photo for the work you do today. Try a simple backdrop, familiar clothes, and a relaxed expression, all from your own reference photos.
Studio headshot example · shared with permission · likeness approved by Carl
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Before-and-after examples
Carl supplied one reference photo and approved the likeness of this Studio headshots result. Compare the reference and result, then see how the same portrait looks in a circular crop and a small avatar below.
Carl’s headshot
Carl’s reference photo · shared with permissionFirst AI-generated result · likeness approved by Carl
One reference photo and the Studio headshots style, with the direction ‘A charcoal blazer, open collar, soft gray backdrop.’ This is the first and only result from that shoot, with no retouching. Carl confirmed: ‘Yes, the likeness is good.’ Shared with his permission, this is a test example, not a paid customer order. Individual results vary.
How this example was made
Made through the app’s reference upload, generation, storage, and download flow in a local verification run using the real image provider and test credits. The images shown here were resized and converted for the web; the generated portrait was not retouched. The generation record documents the run and Carl’s approval.
Start with one clear, recent photo of yourself. Studio supports one to five reference photos. If you add more, choose different angles with a consistent, current appearance; more photos do not guarantee a better likeness.
Keep your face in focus, your eyes visible, and your natural skin texture.
Avoid group photos, sunglasses, beauty filters, and deep shadows across your face.
Upload JPEG, PNG, or WebP files up to 50 MB each. Export HEIC photos to a supported format first; renaming the file does not convert it.
Your references stay private and are not added to our public examples. See our reference photo checklist for help choosing your uploads.
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Put your face first
Your photo appears beside comments, messages, and connection requests. A head-and-shoulders portrait with a simple background keeps your face easy to see at that small size.
Start with Studio headshots for a simple backdrop like Carl’s example. It uses a square composition; leave room around your hair and chin for LinkedIn’s circular crop.
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Wear what fits your work
Choose the clothes you would wear to a first meeting. A designer might prefer a plain knit and warm background; a consultant might choose a jacket and neutral backdrop. Give Studio a few visible details to work with.
Keep my everyday glasses and hairstyle; leave room around my face for the profile crop.
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Check the headshot at the size people will see
A portrait can look clear when opened full screen and lose its expression in a small profile picture. Before uploading, reduce the image on your screen and check whether you can still see your eyes and recognize your face.
Keep your face near the center, with space above your hair and below your chin for the circular crop.
Choose a background without objects or strong lines that compete with your face.
Check that your glasses, hair, and jacket remain easy to distinguish when the portrait is small.
Preview the actual upload before saving; a square source image does not guarantee a good circular crop.
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Keep your profile recognizable
LinkedIn’s guidance allows artistic renderings that reflect your likeness. Compare each result with your current appearance, including your facial features, hair, and glasses. Check the linked policy before publishing.
Use the square, circle, and small-avatar demonstration below to see what the crop removes. Download your chosen portrait and preview it in LinkedIn’s crop before saving; check the face at full size as well as at thumbnail size.
Try the crop before you publish
Carl’s headshot, three ways to check it.
This is the same Studio headshot shown beside Carl’s reference above. He approved its likeness and gave permission to share it. Compare the full result with a circular crop and a small avatar to see what remains visible. These are layout previews, not screenshots of his LinkedIn profile.
Square: keep some space above the hair and beside the face.Circle: check that the rounded edges leave the face and hair intact.
Carl Example comment avatar
Small size: can you still make out the eyes, expression, and outline of the face?
For your own photo, compare likeness at full size first, then check the crop in LinkedIn before saving. A clear thumbnail alone cannot establish an accurate likeness.
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What if a photo fails or I don’t like the result?
A failed photo automatically returns its reserved credits. Completed photos use credits, even if you dislike the result; that does not automatically return credits. Each new attempt or edit uses 5 credits. Review the cost in Studio before starting.
Can I request a purchase refund?
Yes. Contact support with your order identifier and the issue. Returning credits for a failed photo is different from a cash refund. Requests are reviewed under our refund terms, the purchase conditions, and applicable law; there is no unconditional satisfaction guarantee.
A few things to know
Your questions, answered.
Does LinkedIn allow AI profile photos?
LinkedIn says artistic renderings of yourself are allowed when they reflect your likeness and comply with its policies. Check its current guidance and review your image carefully; platform acceptance is not guaranteed.
Should I use a suit?
Choose clothing that fits your actual work and the people you meet. A familiar, well-chosen everyday outfit can make more sense than formal clothing you never wear.
What should I put in the directions for a LinkedIn headshot?
Describe your everyday work outfit, a simple background, and a natural expression. For example: ‘Navy crewneck, soft gray backdrop, shoulders visible, relaxed smile, keep my current hairstyle and glasses, leave space around my head.’ Review the result for likeness; directions guide the image but do not guarantee each detail.
Will Studio update LinkedIn for me?
No. Download your chosen portrait and upload it to LinkedIn yourself, checking the crop before you save.
Sources and further reading
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