How to get professional AI headshots from a single selfie

You can turn a single phone selfie into a polished, studio-quality headshot in under a minute — no photographer, no studio, no expensive shoot. AI headshot tools analyse your face, relight it, clean up the background and reframe the shot the way a portrait photographer would. With Pixelya AI you upload one photo, pick the Studio headshots style, and get a high-resolution, watermark-free result you can use on LinkedIn, a CV, a company page or a dating profile.

What you need

Just one clear photo of your face. You don't need a good camera — a front-facing phone selfie is enough. For the best result, use a photo where your face is well lit, roughly centred, and not hidden behind sunglasses, heavy shadows or a busy background.

How Pixelya AI creates your headshot

The flow is three taps. Upload your selfie, choose the Studio headshots style, and the AI re-renders you with even studio lighting, a clean neutral backdrop and a natural, professional crop. Most images are ready in well under a minute, and you get the full high-resolution file to keep — no watermark on any result.

5 tips for the best AI headshot

• Face the light. Soft, even light on your face (a window works great) gives the AI the most to work with.
• Keep your expression natural. A relaxed look or a slight smile reads as more professional than a forced one.
• Fill the frame. Head and shoulders, roughly centred — avoid full-body shots for a headshot.
• Use a simple background. A plain wall helps; the AI will tidy it up, but less clutter means a cleaner result.
• Skip heavy filters. Start from an unedited photo so the AI works from your real features.

How much does it cost?

Pixelya AI runs on one-time credits — there is no subscription. A standard-quality image costs 1 credit and a high-quality image costs 2, and your credits never expire. You can read more in our frequently asked questions.

Try it on your own selfie

Headshots are just one of dozens of styles — the same single photo can become a collectible figurine, claymation, a restored memory and more. Pixelya AI turns your camera roll into a gallery.