AI Headshot Prompts for Professional LinkedIn Photos
AI headshot prompts let you turn a photo you already have into a polished, professional headshot for LinkedIn, a company website or a speaker bio, without booking a studio. Every prompt here edits your own uploaded photo and is written to keep your face and features exactly the same, so the result still looks like you. Each prompt is tested: you see the real image we got and the model we used, so you know what to expect. Filter by corporate, creative or casual style, copy a prompt with one click, then paste it into Gemini, ChatGPT or another image editor along with your photo. Use only photos you own, and pick the version that looks most natural before you post it.
The Headshots prompts are being tested right now.
We only publish a prompt after we have run it ourselves and saved the image it produced, along with the model we used. The first tested prompts for this collection will appear here as soon as they pass. Meanwhile, the guide below explains how to get great results.
How to use these prompts
Create a headshot in Gemini
- 1Open Gemini on the web or in the mobile app and sign in.
- 2Attach a clear, front-facing photo of yourself with the plus button.
- 3Paste a headshot prompt from this page and send it.
- 4Ask for small fixes in the same chat, such as 'slightly warmer light' or 'tighter crop', then download the best version.
Create a headshot in ChatGPT
- 1Open ChatGPT and start a new chat.
- 2Upload your photo using the attachment option in the message box.
- 3Paste the headshot prompt and send it; ChatGPT edits the image in the conversation.
- 4Request adjustments in plain language, then download the final image.
Create a headshot in Grok
- 1Open Grok on the web or in the app and sign in.
- 2Attach your photo to the message.
- 3Paste the headshot prompt and send it.
- 4Compare a few generations and keep the one with the most accurate likeness.
Tips for better results
- 01Start from a sharp, front-facing photo in soft daylight, without sunglasses or heavy filters.
- 02Keep the line about preserving your face and features; it is what protects your likeness.
- 03Generate several versions and choose the one that looks like you on a good day, not a different person.
- 04Match the style to your field: corporate for finance and law, creative for design, casual for startups.
- 05Use a square crop for LinkedIn and chat avatars, and a vertical crop for websites and bios.
- 06Use only photos you own, and be transparent if your employer requires real photography.
FAQ
What is the best AI headshot prompt for LinkedIn?
A good LinkedIn headshot prompt keeps your face unchanged, sets a simple backdrop, describes soft studio light, a fitted blazer or shirt, and head-and-shoulders framing. The classic gray-backdrop corporate prompt on this page is the safest starting point, and the office window version feels a little warmer and more modern.
Can I make an AI headshot from my own photo?
Yes. Every prompt in this collection is designed to edit a photo you upload of yourself. Attach the photo in Gemini, ChatGPT or Grok, paste the prompt and send it. The prompt asks the model to keep your face and features the same while changing clothing, lighting and background.
Will the AI headshot still look like me?
Usually, if you start with a clear, well-lit, front-facing photo and keep the instruction to preserve your face exactly. Likeness can drift, especially with glasses or low-resolution selfies. Generate several versions, compare them carefully, and only use one that genuinely looks like you rather than an idealized stranger.
Are AI headshot prompts free to use?
Yes, all the prompts here are free to copy. Gemini and ChatGPT both offer image editing on their free tiers, although daily limits and model quality can vary by plan. You do not need a paid headshot app to get a professional result from these prompts, just a good starting photo.
Is it okay to use an AI headshot professionally?
In most cases, yes, as long as it is a photo of you and it represents you honestly. Avoid changing your age, features or body in misleading ways. Some employers, agencies or ID processes require unedited photos, so check their rules before replacing an official picture with an AI headshot.