A LinkedIn headshot from a selfie
No photographer, no studio. Turn a clear phone selfie into a professional headshot for LinkedIn, email signatures and team pages.
Short answer
Take a front-facing selfie in even light against a plain background, upload it to an AI headshot tool, add one or two more photos of the same person so the likeness holds, and export a square 1:1 image. LinkedIn crops profile photos from a square, so square is the safe shape. In ZELF a headshot starts at 3 credits.
A professional headshot changes how a profile reads, but booking a photographer is a whole afternoon and a real cost. If you have one clear, front-facing selfie with even light, that is enough to start.
ZELF uses FLUX.2 Pro to keep your likeness while restyling the photo — business attire, studio lighting, a clean backdrop. Add more photos of the same person so the result stays recognisable.
How to turn a selfie into a LinkedIn headshot
- 1 Take a selfie facing the light, eyes to the camera, plain background. Avoid harsh shadows and filters.
- 2 Upload it to the Profile Picture tool and pick a style, or describe your own look.
- 3 Add one or two more photos of the same person as references so the likeness stays accurate.
- 4 Choose the output shape your platform wants — 1:1 for LinkedIn — then download and crop.
When a selfie headshot is enough
LinkedIn refresh
Update your profile before a job search, a promotion or a speaking slot.
Team directory
Give freelancers a consistent headshot style for a client-facing roster.
Speaker bio
A clean headshot for an event website without booking a photographer.
Frequently asked questions
Will it still look like me?
Yes — the model is guided to keep your face, features, skin tone and hair. Adding extra reference photos improves the likeness.
What shape should I use for LinkedIn?
LinkedIn displays a square crop, so use 1:1. Other platforms and print bios often suit 4:5 or 3:4.
What kind of selfie works best?
A clear, front-facing photo with even light and a plain background. Avoid sunglasses, heavy filters and strong backlighting.
Profile Picture
Consistent headshots for a client's team, from selfies.
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