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# Generate Professional AI Headshots

> Upload a reference photo and get four studio-quality headshot variations — professional, casual, creative, or corporate — without booking a photographer.

The Headshots Generator creates professional portrait photos from a single reference image. Upload a front-facing photo, choose a style, and receive four headshot variations at 1K, 2K, or 4K resolution — no photoshoot, studio, or retoucher required.

## Navigate to Headshots Generator

Go to **Tools > Image > Headshots Generator** in the Artnex sidebar.

## Generate headshots

<Steps>
  <Step title="Upload a reference photo">
    Click **Upload** in the bottom control bar and select a front-facing photo of the subject. The file must be under 10 MB.

    For the best results, read the [tips below](#tips-for-best-results) before uploading.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a style">
    Select one of the four style presets in the control bar:

    | Style        | Description                                                                                                                          |
    | ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
    | **Pro**      | Formal or semi-formal attire, neutral gradient background, balanced studio lighting. Suitable for LinkedIn, resumes, and portfolios. |
    | **Casual**   | Smart casual clothing, warm soft light, relaxed expression. Natural and approachable.                                                |
    | **Creative** | Expressive clothing, artistic backdrop, dramatic but tasteful lighting. Modern editorial feel.                                       |
    | **Corp**     | Business formal, dark professional backdrop, controlled high-contrast studio lighting. Executive-level portrait.                     |
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a resolution">
    Select your output resolution:

    | Resolution | Credits | Recommended for                         |
    | ---------- | ------- | --------------------------------------- |
    | 1K         | 400     | Web profiles, email signatures          |
    | 2K         | 600     | High-resolution web, presentation decks |
    | 4K         | 800     | Print, press kits, large-format display |
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose output format">
    Select **PNG** for lossless quality or **JPEG** for a smaller file size.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Generate">
    Click **Generate** to start. The generator produces **four headshot variations** simultaneously. A loading indicator appears while they render.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Download your headshots">
    When the headshots appear, hover over any image and click the **download icon** to save it. Each file is named with the style, variation number, and a timestamp.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Tips for best results

The quality of your output depends directly on the quality of your reference photo. The AI preserves your exact facial features — it does not alter your appearance.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Use a clear, front-facing photo" icon="user">
    The subject should be looking directly at the camera. Side profiles or angled shots produce less accurate results.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Good lighting in the reference" icon="sun">
    A well-lit source photo gives the model more detail to work with. Avoid heavily shadowed or backlit reference images.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Head and shoulders visible" icon="frame">
    The reference should show at least the head and shoulders. Very tight crops or full-body photos reduce accuracy.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Neutral background preferred" icon="image">
    A plain or neutral background in the reference makes it easier for the model to isolate the subject.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Warning>Avoid uploading group photos, images with sunglasses or hats, heavily filtered photos, or low-resolution images. These significantly reduce output quality.</Warning>

## Common use cases

* **LinkedIn profile** — Generate a polished professional headshot that matches your personal brand.
* **Company directory** — Produce consistent headshots across a team using the same style preset.
* **Press kit and media bio** — Get high-resolution portrait photos ready for journalists and conference organizers.
* **Speaker profiles** — Quickly create a professional image for event websites and presentation slides.