Is it allowed to use an AI photo on LinkedIn?

LinkedIn asks that your profile photo looks like you. Pick a result that is a true likeness and doesn't change how you look.

What photos should I upload?

Clear, well-lit photos where your face is easy to see: no sunglasses, hats or heavy filters, and nobody else in the shot. Phone selfies are fine. Different angles and expressions give better results.

Will it look like me?

The AI is instructed to keep your face, skin tone, age and features exactly as they are. Results vary from photo to photo, so we generate several and you keep the ones you like.

LinkedIn Headshots

A LinkedIn profile photo that gets noticed

KivoHeadShots makes a LinkedIn profile photo from 1–4 selfies: choose business casual, a blazer, a suit or knitwear with an office or studio background, and download a polished photo that fits LinkedIn's crop. It costs from 5 credits a run, and new accounts get 10 free credits.

Try LinkedIn Headshots

From 5 credits per run

What you need to make a LinkedIn profile photo

1–4 photos of yourself

Example: make a LinkedIn profile photo

Made with LinkedIn Headshots on this site from a photo of an AI-generated person, not a real customer. Your results depend on your photos and settings.

Casual selfie of a smiling woman in a grey t-shirt sitting by a window (an AI-generated person) — Before: a casual selfie

After: Blazer, modern office

Why use our LinkedIn photo maker

A friendly, professional photo framed for LinkedIn's crop. Choose business casual, a blazer or a suit, with a soft office or studio background.

Approachable expression recruiters respond to
Framed to work in LinkedIn's circle crop
Business casual to formal outfits

LinkedIn photo tips for freshers

Your photo is the first thing a recruiter sees next to your name. A few simple choices make it work harder for you.

Crop to your head and shoulders. LinkedIn shows the photo as a small circle, so your face should fill most of it.
Look at the camera with a relaxed, natural smile. Friendly and confident beats serious and stiff.
Dress for the job you want: a formal shirt or blazer for corporate, banking and IT roles, smart casual for startups and creative work.
Keep the background plain and calm, so your face stands out in search results, comments and messages.
Use the same photo on LinkedIn, Naukri and your résumé, so recruiters recognise you everywhere.
Choose a result that looks exactly like you today. The person who walks into the interview should match the photo.

Outfit, background and cost

What should I wear for a LinkedIn photo?

You choose the outfit in the tool, so you don't need to change clothes for your selfies. The outfits are: Business casual, blazer, suit and smart knitwear. For corporate, banking and IT roles, a blazer or suit. For startups and creative work, business casual or smart knitwear.

Which background is best for a LinkedIn photo?

The backgrounds are: Modern office, light grey studio, city street and plain white. A soft office or light grey studio background keeps your face the focus in LinkedIn's small circle. Avoid busy backgrounds that compete with your face.

Can I use an AI photo on LinkedIn?

LinkedIn asks that your profile photo looks like you. An AI headshot is fine when you pick a result that is a true likeness and doesn't change how you look. Use the same photo on Naukri and your résumé so recruiters recognise you.

How much does it cost in rupees?

Each headshot costs 5 credits, about ₹10 at the Standard pack's price. A run of 1, 2 or 4 headshots costs 5, 10 or 20 credits, and new accounts get 10 free credits, enough for 2 headshots.

How long does it take?

Usually a minute or two after you start. You can leave the page: the headshots appear in your History when they're ready.

How to make a LinkedIn profile photo

1
Upload 1–4 clear selfies. Different angles help the AI learn your face.
2
Pick an outfit and background that suit your profession.
3
Get your headshots in a few minutes and download your favourites.

Your uploads are deleted as soon as the run finishes, and never used to train AI. How we protect your photos

Questions about the LinkedIn photo maker

Is it allowed to use an AI photo on LinkedIn?: LinkedIn asks that your profile photo looks like you. Pick a result that is a true likeness and doesn't change how you look.
What photos should I upload?: Clear, well-lit photos where your face is easy to see: no sunglasses, hats or heavy filters, and nobody else in the shot. Phone selfies are fine. Different angles and expressions give better results.
Will it look like me?: The AI is instructed to keep your face, skin tone, age and features exactly as they are. Results vary from photo to photo, so we generate several and you keep the ones you like.