How to Make an AI Headshot

Five steps from phone selfies to a professional headshot, in about ten minutes of your time.

5 min read · Updated October 2026
  1. Step 1

    Take 4–10 selfies

    Use daylight, no filters, and a few different angles and expressions. Selfie tips.

    A phone showing a gallery of six selfies from different angles
  2. Step 2

    Upload them

    Drag the photos into the uploader. HEIC from iPhone works; no need to convert.

    The HeyAIHeadshot upload screen with six selfies added and two styles selected
  3. Step 3

    Pick outfits and backgrounds

    Choose two or more styles. If you're not sure, start with studio gray and office blur. Browse looks.

  4. Step 4

    Wait a few minutes

    Free headshots take about 2 minutes. Larger packs take 15–30 minutes, and we'll email you when they're ready.

  5. Step 5

    Choose and download

    Pick your favorites, check the details up close and download. Need a different backdrop later? Swap the background.

    The results grid with three free headshots ready to download

Can you make an AI headshot for free?

Yes. HeyAIHeadshot gives you 3 headshots in 2 styles with no credit card. You can also write prompts in a general image generator, though likeness is harder to control. Prompts that work.

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