Professional LinkedIn headshots from one selfie
Make your LinkedIn photo feel current and credible
Portreya example
Example selfie
LinkedIn headshots are head-and-shoulders portraits made for the round profile crop: your face fills most of the circle, eyes to camera, even light and a plain mid-tone background. Portreya creates them from one clear selfie in about a minute per photo, from $5.99 for 2 photos, with a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Prefer DIY? Here’s how to take a LinkedIn headshot yourself.
Where to use a LinkedIn-ready Portreya headshot
One photo, consistent across every professional surface your name appears on.
- LinkedIn profile
- Recruiter outreach
- Email signature
- Company about page
- Personal website
- Professional directories
Cost and time compared
Traditional photographer
Usually start around $100-$250, often $250-$600
1-2 weeks
Portreya
From $5.99
Generation takes about a minute per photo.
How it works
- 1
Upload a selfie
One clear photo of your face. Phone selfie quality is fine.
- 2
Choose your pack and style
Pick the professional context you need, then generate your finished headshot after checkout.
- 3
Download in HD
Upload to LinkedIn, set as your email signature, use on your personal website and recruiter outreach.
What works in a LinkedIn headshot
LinkedIn is where most professionals get first impressions from recruiters, clients, and peers. The photo crops to a circle and shows up tiny in search, comments, and InMail, so face size and contrast matter more than lifestyle scenery. Head-and-shoulders framing, eyes to camera, and a mid-tone background that survives dark mode outperform pure white and busy offices. Clothing should read one step more polished than your normal workday without turning into a black-tie portrait. A slight, genuine smile remains the default that recruiters and peers both trust.
Profile photo mistakes that cost you clicks
Group crops with other people cut out, sunglasses, heavy party lighting, and outdated hair or glasses all hurt recognition. So does a photo that is years younger than the person who shows up to the interview. Another quiet failure is background clash: pure white vanishes in dark mode, and neon or sunset gradients steal attention from your face. Aim for a clean plate and a current version of you. If a new contact would not match the photo to the person on a video call, refresh it.
AI LinkedIn headshots, honestly
A realistic AI headshot is a strong fit for LinkedIn, email signatures, personal sites, and directory profiles when the goal is a current, professional likeness rather than a magazine cover. It is not a substitute for a full brand shoot if you need lifestyle sets, on-location variety, or team photos in one studio day. The standard that matters on LinkedIn is simple: you must look like the person who will interview or pitch. With Portreya, one clear selfie is enough. Generation takes about a minute per photo. 1 Pack plans start at USD 5.99 for 2 photos as a one-time purchase, with a 14-day money-back guarantee under the refund terms. Multi-seat hiring or team rollouts with brand locking belong on TeamShotsPro.
Frequently asked questions
Will it look like me?
Portreya is designed to keep your face structure and recognizable features while changing the setting and styling. Generated results can vary, so review the finished photos and use the included retry path if something looks off.
Is it sized correctly for LinkedIn?
Yes. Portreya outputs HD images at LinkedIn's recommended resolution and tests well in the platform's round-avatar crop. Review the finished file after generation and use the included retry path if something is off.
Will recruiters notice a difference?
A current, well-framed photo helps your profile look complete and consistent with how you present yourself. It does not guarantee profile views, connection requests or recruiter responses.
Are AI headshots allowed on LinkedIn?
Yes, within LinkedIn's guidelines. LinkedIn allows an artistic or AI rendering as long as it reflects your real likeness; stock images or another person's likeness can be removed. Because the Portreya generator works from your own selfie and preserves your features, the result still looks like you.
What happens to my photos?
Portreya does not train a custom face model for your account. Third-party provider handling and retention depend on the route used. Read the Privacy Policy for current details and deletion requests.
What size should a LinkedIn profile photo be?
LinkedIn recommends a square image that displays well as a circle. In practice, a sharp head-and-shoulders crop at least 400x400 pixels works; face centered and large enough to read at notification size. Export a clean square from your Portreya result.
Should I smile in my LinkedIn headshot?
A relaxed, slight smile with eyes to the camera works for most industries. Fully serious can fit law or finance, but tension reads badly. Avoid the full vacation grin and the distant stare.
How often should I update my LinkedIn photo?
When your appearance changes enough that a new contact would not recognize you: new glasses, major hair change, or roughly every two to three years even without big changes. A current photo builds more trust than a flattering outdated one.
Can I use an AI-generated photo on LinkedIn?
Yes, if it is a realistic photo of you. LinkedIn expects profile photos to represent a real person. Portreya starts from your selfie, so the result still looks like you, which is the requirement that matters.
How much does an AI LinkedIn headshot cost with Portreya?
1 Pack is USD 5.99 for 2 photos. Upload one clear selfie, pick LinkedIn-friendly styling. Generation takes about a minute per photo. One-time payment, 14-day money-back guarantee under the refund terms. Teams that need multi-seat invites and brand locking should use TeamShotsPro.
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