I Tested 30+ AI Headshot Tools. Here’s What Actually Works
I did a detailed review of 13 (+3 free) AI tools so you don’t have to. These are the ones worth your time — and the ones to avoid at all costs.
🥇 TL;DR: My top 3 tools
After testing 30+ tools, the 3 AI headshot generators that generated the most realistic, professional results are -
BetterPic – incredibly realistic results, especially with outdoor lighting
Portrait Pal – great background choices and a natural finish, almost tied for first place
Headshot Pro - Best AI headshot tool for professional photographs.
Can an AI actually create a professional-looking photo that’s good enough for LinkedIn, resumes, or your personal brand — without hiring a photographer?
A few months ago, I published a detailed review where I tested 5 of these tools and ranked the best ones.
Then everything exploded.
Suddenly, there were 30+ tools in the market — all claiming to deliver “studio-quality” AI headshots. Some were free, some cost $40+. Some were amazing. Some were... embarrassing.
So I went back, re-tested everything from scratch, and rewrote the entire article.
✅ What’s new in the updated version:
I tested 30+ AI headshot generators
Included 13 full reviews with verdicts and before-after comparisons
Added a comparison table so you can quickly pick the right tool
Tried 3 free tools and explained which (if any) are actually usable
Ranked the most realistic tools for LinkedIn, personal branding, and more
Some tools gave me usable headshots I’d actually upload to LinkedIn.
Others… changed my eye color, warped my smile, and gave me someone else’s jawline.
It’s all documented here:
👉 Full updated guide: I Tried 30+ AI Headshot Generators — Here’s My Verdict
It’s now a 40-minute read with verdicts, tips, pros/cons, and a few “what on earth was that?” moments from the worst tools.
If you’ve been thinking of upgrading your profile photo with AI, this will save you hours (and probably a few bucks too).
And if you've tried a tool I missed — or had a completely different result from what I did — hit reply. I'd love to include more perspectives in the next update.
Thanks for reading. If you’ve ever winced at your own LinkedIn photo, this one’s for you.
Love,
Anangsha
Writer, Experimenter, Human AI Tester
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