{"id":17459,"date":"2026-02-18T10:22:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T10:22:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kittlb-26937.roald-dfw.servebolt.cloud\/?p=17459"},"modified":"2026-03-10T11:38:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T11:38:58","slug":"how-to-take-professional-linkedin-photo-ais","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/how-to-take-professional-linkedin-photo-ais\/","title":{"rendered":"How to take a professional LinkedIn photo at home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One common problem shows up when people try to get a professional LinkedIn photo: it looks amazing on their phone, then they upload it, and suddenly it looks washed out, blurry, or weirdly cropped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So they try again. And again. After a few rounds, most people give up and stick with the old one. We saw this so often that we tested a new approach internally at Kittl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It worked so well that people started asking where we got our LinkedIn photos. That\u2019s why we built a shortcut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Kittl\u2019s AI professional photo template, you can turn a normal photo into a studio-style headshot in minutes. No photoshoot needed. And it\u2019s designed to stay clean inside LinkedIn\u2019s small, circular profile frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Save time:<\/strong> No planning, no lighting setup, no retakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Save money:<\/strong> Skip the expensive headshot session<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No photoshoot:<\/strong> Use a photo you already have<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id17459_4ee98e-41 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id17459_4ee98e-41 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id17459_4ee98e-41 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(66.6% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(33.4% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id17459_4ee98e-41 > 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#e0e4eb;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17459_8c2498-1c kittl-template-block\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/kittlb-26937.roald-dfw.servebolt.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LI-Sample-1-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LI-Sample-1-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LI-Sample-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LI-Sample-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LI-Sample-1-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LI-Sample-1.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/design\/LINKEDIN-PHOTO-UPGRADE-Zsgkx4wH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Create a studio-style headshot in Kittl<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id17459_ae9c47-2e .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id17459_ae9c47-2e .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id17459_ae9c47-2e .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id17459_ae9c47-2e .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What \u201cprofessional photo for LinkedIn\u201d actually means<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lot of people think a professional photo for LinkedIn means a suit, a studio, and perfect lighting. It does not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It just needs to look like you showed up for work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We like the way <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/articles\/linkedin-profile-picture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Coursera breaks down a good LinkedIn profile picture<\/a>. It comes down to simple stuff that anyone can do, even if you are not a design person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Face first:<\/strong> Head-and-shoulders only. No full-body shots. No group photos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clean background:<\/strong> A plain wall works. A messy room does not.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Good light:<\/strong> Stand near a window. If your face is in shadow, it will look dull on LinkedIn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Natural expression:<\/strong> A small smile is enough. Skip the big grin or the intense stare.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Work-appropriate clothes:<\/strong> Wear what you would wear for a client meeting or a video call.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hold still, look at the camera:<\/strong> Blur happens fast. Keep the camera steady, and look straight into the lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Extra checks:<\/strong> No sunglasses, no heavy cropping from a group photo, and no distracting filters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you can tick these off, your photo will read as professional. Even with a phone. Even without fancy gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LinkedIn professional photo requirements and how to take a professional LinkedIn photo at home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your photo looks sharp on your phone but turns blurry on LinkedIn, it is usually not your camera. It is the upload size and the crop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LinkedIn shows your profile photo as a small circle in a lot of places. That means the corners get cut off. So if your face is too close to the edge, LinkedIn will chop it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the specs that keep your photo looking clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use a square photo for your profile: <\/strong>According to Social Media Dashboard, LinkedIn profile photos <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/social-media-image-sizes-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">work best at <strong>400 x 400<\/strong> or larger<\/a>, and can be up to <strong>8 MB<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leave some space around your head: <\/strong>Aim for head and shoulders, with a little \u201cair\u201d above your hair. This helps the circle crop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stick to common file type: <\/strong>On its help page, LinkedIn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/help\/linkedin\/answer\/a563309\/image-specifications-for-your-linkedin-pages-and-career-pages?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">also lists <strong>PNG or JPEG<\/strong><\/a> as accepted formats for image uploads in its Page specs, plus a max size limit for those uploads.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually, getting a LinkedIn photo \u201cright\u201d turns into a whole thing, right?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You stand by a window, find a blank wall, hold your phone at eye level so it does not look like a selfie, crop it to head and shoulders with a bit of space for the circle, then do a quick brightness tweak and try not to use filters or group shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But this is 2026. You do not need all that anymore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cTake\u201d a professional LinkedIn photo at home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you can upload a photo to WhatsApp, you can do this. Seriously. We built it for busy people who do not want to learn design, open five tabs, or mess with settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Open the LinkedIn photo upgrade template<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kittlb-26937.roald-dfw.servebolt.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LinkedInPhoto-blog-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LinkedInPhoto-blog-1.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LinkedInPhoto-blog-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LinkedInPhoto-blog-1-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/design\/LINKEDIN-PHOTO-UPGRADE-Zsgkx4wH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn Photo Upgrade template on Kittl<\/a> and open it. Then choose your style. <strong>There are 6 options<\/strong>, from dark grey editorial portrait all the way to natural light editorial portrait, soft light, and real shadows.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to look like you work in Kittl? Pick the <strong>Bold Color Editorial Portrait \u2014 Close Framing. <\/strong>We already set the background to #<strong>DFFF00<\/strong> (lime), so you won\u2019t have to<strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We won\u2019t tell if you borrow the look for your own profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Drop in your photo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kittlb-26937.roald-dfw.servebolt.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LinkedInPhoto-blog-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LinkedInPhoto-blog-2.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LinkedInPhoto-blog-2-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LinkedInPhoto-blog-2-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click the \u201cYour image\u201d artboard and replace it with your photo.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Got a recent selfie that catches your good side? <strong>Use that. <\/strong>A simple photo from your camera roll works as long as your face is clear and well-lit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Hit generate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kittlb-26937.roald-dfw.servebolt.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LinkedInPhoto-blog-3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LinkedInPhoto-blog-3.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LinkedInPhoto-blog-3-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LinkedInPhoto-blog-3-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click the <strong>Smartboard<\/strong>. The prompt is already filled in. You do not need to write anything. Just click Generate again and let it do the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Download and upload to LinkedIn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kittlb-26937.roald-dfw.servebolt.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LinkedInPhoto-blog-4.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LinkedInPhoto-blog-4.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LinkedInPhoto-blog-4-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LinkedInPhoto-blog-4-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download your new headshot, upload it to LinkedIn, and check the crop. 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Pick the one that looks most like you on a really good day. It takes about as long as making coffee, and you get real choices.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/design\/LINKEDIN-PHOTO-UPGRADE-Zsgkx4wH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Try the LinkedIn photo upgrade template<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional LinkedIn cover photo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You know what makes a great headshot look even better? A banner that complements it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, get the size right. <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/social-media-image-sizes-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Social Media Dashboard LinkedIn image size guide<\/a> recommends <strong>1584 x 396<\/strong> for a personal LinkedIn cover photo, and it also warns that the banner can crop differently on desktop and mobile. So keep your text and logo away from the edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now pick a simple banner formula that matches your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Solo brand builder:<\/strong> One line tagline plus one clear offer<br>Example: Brand design for small shops, logos in 48 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creative entrepreneur:<\/strong> Your niche plus your best seller category<br>Example: Cute cat stickers, best-selling vinyl packs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Agency lead:<\/strong> Your positioning plus proof<br>Example: Landing pages for SaaS, trusted by 40+ teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want more quick wins like this, steal a full checklist and templates from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/how-to-boost-linkedin-profile-asp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this Kittl guide on boosting your LinkedIn profile banner<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ about professional LinkedIn photos<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1770635795027\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">1. Can I use an AI headshot on LinkedIn?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, if it still looks like you. LinkedIn\u2019s own Professional Community Policies say <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/legal\/professional-community-policies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">you should use your true identity<\/a> and not use an image that is not your likeness for your profile photo.<\/p>\n<p>So an AI upgrade is fine when it keeps your real face, not a \u201cnew person\u201d version of you. If you want the fast route, you can use Kittl\u2019s LinkedIn photo upgrade template to get a clean studio-style look in minutes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1770635809788\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">2. Should I smile?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Most of the time, yes. A small, natural smile reads friendly and confident, which matters when someone is deciding if they trust you enough to reply. Jobscan also calls out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobscan.co\/blog\/5-tips-for-taking-a-professional-linkedin-profile-picture-without-paying-for-headshots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">smiling as an easy way to level up a LinkedIn photo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If your industry is super formal, go for \u201cwarm neutral\u201d instead of a big grin.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1770635828234\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">3. What background is best?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Plain wins. A simple wall, a soft blur, or anything calm makes your face the focus. Jobscan even lists <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobscan.co\/blog\/5-tips-for-taking-a-professional-linkedin-profile-picture-without-paying-for-headshots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">clean backgrounds like white or gray as safe choices<\/a>, and warns against anything distracting.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1770635839490\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">4. How often should I update my photo?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Update it when you look different now than you did in the photo. New glasses, new hair, big style change, or your current photo is clearly old. Jobscan\u2019s rule is simple: your photo <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobscan.co\/blog\/5-tips-for-taking-a-professional-linkedin-profile-picture-without-paying-for-headshots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">should look like the current you<\/a>, so people recognize you right away. <strong>If nothing changed, a refresh every couple of years is a good habit.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1770635861395\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">5. What file type should I upload?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Use JPG or PNG. 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