Mina Lin
Looks like a $300 photoshoot
“Turned a casual phone photo into a crisp, corporate-ready headshot in under two minutes. Saved me a fortune before applying.”
The Cropped-Selfie Trap
A casual photo can make a polished profile feel unfinished.
You do not need a corporate photo shoot, but inconsistent lighting, cluttered backgrounds, and awkward crops can distract from your credibility.
A random crop sends mixed signals.
The rest of your application may look polished while the photo still feels improvised.
A professional portrait completes the profile.
Create a consistent, approachable image that works across your resume and professional networks.
How it works
A new first impression, from one photo.
Choose a professional direction and find the headshot that feels like you.
1
Start with a clear photo
Choose a recent, front-facing photo with natural light and no heavy filters.
Simple Upload
Start with a recent photo already on your device.
Photo Guidance
Use clear lighting for a stronger starting image.
Face Forward
Choose a photo where your features are easy to see.
2
Choose your professional look
Set your target role and background, then generate a headshot for that direction.
Role-Ready Styles
Match the visual direction to your professional goals.
Clean Backgrounds
Choose a setting that keeps attention on you.
Natural Finish
Create a polished look that still feels authentic.
3
Find your favorite
Compare your results, preview them on a resume or LinkedIn profile, and download your choice.
Multiple Options
Keep and compare the results you generate.
Easy Compare
Compare your saved looks side by side.
Profile Ready
Use the final headshot across resumes and profiles.
Gareth Davies
Instant upgrade for my profile
“The lighting and background choices were surprisingly natural. Dropped it directly onto my template and it looked seamless.”
Valerie Bisset
Crisp, clean, and quick
“I hated every professional photo I had until I ran a selfie through this. Sharp quality without looking artificial or over-filtered.”
Ready for a profile photo that matches your experience?
Create a polished, professional headshot without booking a photo session.
Frequently asked questions.
Answers about choosing a source photo, realistic generation, previews, downloads, and the headshot archive.
What kind of photo should I upload?
Upload a clear, recent, front-facing JPG, PNG, or WEBP photo. Use even lighting, keep your face unobstructed, and avoid heavy filters or sunglasses.
Can I choose the professional setting?
Yes. Add a target role or industry and choose from neutral, corporate, softly colored, office, city, outdoor, gradient, and other background styles.
Will the result look heavily retouched?
The generation prompt aims for realistic facial detail, balanced lighting, and subtle skin improvement without changing age, ethnicity, or facial structure.
Can I preview the headshot before using it?
Yes. View the studio result and preview the crop in LinkedIn-style and resume-style contexts.
What can I do with a generated headshot?
Download it, regenerate another version, save it to the local archive, or apply it to the active resume when that workflow is available.
Where are archived headshots stored?
Generated headshots are saved in the browser workspace using IndexedDB. The archive lets you download, apply, or delete saved generations.
Do I need an account to generate or recover the archive?
Generation and archive access are gated for signed-out users. If you are logged out, ResumeMaker.Online prompts you to sign in or create an account.
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