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Headshot background remover

Turn any decent portrait into a professional headshot with a clean, consistent background.

or drop images here · paste with Ctrl+V · or

JPG, PNG, WebP or HEIC · up to 25 MB · up to 20 images

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How do I make a professional headshot background?

Upload your portrait, let the AI remove the background, then choose white, light grey or your brand colour. Resize to a square and download — a studio-style headshot without a studio.

How to headshot background remover

  1. 01

    Upload your image

    Drop a JPG, PNG, WebP or HEIC file into the uploader, paste it with Ctrl+V, or paste an image URL.

  2. 02

    AI removes the background

    Our segmentation model finds the subject and cuts it out with soft, hair-level edges in a few seconds.

  3. 03

    Download or edit

    Download a transparent PNG, or swap in a solid colour, a photo or a blurred background first.

What makes a headshot look professional

A plain, even background, the face roughly in the upper third and a little space around the head. Light grey and soft blue are the safest choices; white works for most corporate sites.

  • Light grey (#e5e7eb) — neutral and modern
  • White — crisp for company directories
  • Brand colour — for team pages and speaker cards

Consistent team photos

Upload everyone's photo in one batch, apply the same background colour and the Square 1:1 size preset, and download a ZIP. Every team member gets the same look, even if the photos were taken in different offices.

Last updated November 14, 2026

Frequently asked questions

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Does it work with hair against a busy office background?

Yes. Hair is the hardest part of headshots and our edge refinement is built for it.

What size should a headshot be?

LinkedIn recommends at least 400×400px; use the Profile 400×400 preset or a larger square.

Is it free?

Yes. Downloads up to 800×800px are free with no watermark and no sign-up. Full resolution costs one credit; new accounts get 3 free.

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