๐Ÿ’ผFor LinkedIn & Career Professionals

Pick the perfect headshot with AI

Your LinkedIn photo is your first impression with recruiters, clients, and partners. Stop guessing which headshot works best โ€” let AI rank your options and show you exactly why one outperforms the rest.

14x
more profile views with a quality headshot
36%
higher response rate to connection requests
0.1s
to form a first impression from a photo

Why your LinkedIn photo matters more than you think

Recruiters, hiring managers, and potential clients all look at your photo before reading a single word. A great headshot signals competence, warmth, and approachability โ€” a bad one costs you opportunities you never know about.

๐ŸšซCommon headshot mistakes
  • โœ—Cropped group photo โ€” low resolution, awkward framing
  • โœ—Forced or fake smile โ€” reads as untrustworthy
  • โœ—Outdated photo โ€” looks nothing like you in meetings
  • โœ—Too casual or too formal for your industry
  • โœ—Bad lighting โ€” shadows make you look tired
What AI looks for
๐ŸŽฏWhat scores high
  • โœ“Genuine Duchenne smile โ€” eyes crinkle, reads as warm
  • โœ“Good facial symmetry โ€” signals health and competence
  • โœ“Clear, well-lit face โ€” professional and approachable
  • โœ“Natural expression โ€” confident without trying too hard
  • โœ“Balanced proportions โ€” golden ratio correlates with trust

Who uses RealSmile for professional photos

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Job seekers

Your LinkedIn photo is the first thing recruiters see. Test multiple headshots to find the one that says "hire me" without words. Use the Headshot Ranker to compare options instantly.

Rank headshots โ†’
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Sales & business development

Your profile photo affects connection request acceptance rates. A warm, trustworthy headshot means more opens and more meetings. Test your smile with the Smile Analyzer.

Analyze smile โ†’
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Speakers & consultants

Conference pages, podcast appearances, and media kits all need a great headshot. The Golden Ratio Test helps you find your most balanced, camera-friendly angles.

Test golden ratio โ†’
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Founders & executives

Investors and partners check your LinkedIn before meetings. Your photo signals how seriously you take your personal brand. Get an objective Face Score before your next update.

Get face score โ†’

How to pick the best LinkedIn headshot

1

Upload your options

Drop in 2-6 headshot candidates. Different outfits, expressions, or backgrounds. The more variety, the clearer the winner.

2

AI ranks them instantly

In about 3 seconds, the AI scores each photo on expression quality, symmetry, warmth, and approachability. No human voters, no waiting.

3

Update with confidence

Use the top-ranked photo for LinkedIn, your email signature, website bio, and conference profiles. Data beats guessing.

Frequently asked questions

Is this free to use for LinkedIn headshots?+
Yes โ€” completely free with no limits. No account required, no credits, no watermarks. Test as many headshots as you want.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?+
No. All analysis happens in your browser using on-device AI. Your photos never leave your computer. We literally cannot see them โ€” the technology makes it impossible.
What does the AI actually measure?+
The AI evaluates facial expression (genuine vs forced smile), symmetry, proportion balance (golden ratio), and overall warmth/approachability. These are the same factors that determine first impressions in professional contexts.
Should I use this instead of getting a professional headshot?+
Both, ideally. Get professional photos taken, then use RealSmile to pick the best one from the batch. Photographers give you options โ€” we help you choose the winner objectively.
How is this different from Photofeeler?+
Photofeeler uses human voters who rate your photo over 24-48 hours and costs credits. RealSmile uses AI and gives you results in 3 seconds, completely free. Photofeeler also shows your photo to random strangers โ€” RealSmile keeps everything on your device.
Can I use this for other professional photos besides LinkedIn?+
Absolutely. It works for any professional headshot โ€” email signatures, conference speaker pages, company websites, media kits, personal branding, and more.

Your next opportunity starts with a better photo

Recruiters decide in 0.1 seconds. Make sure your headshot is working for you, not against you. Free, instant, private.

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