I'm thinking about trying Headshot.Kiwi for LinkedIn headshots. Has anyone here used it? I’ve also heard some good things about Aragon ai and BetterPic. Would love to hear your experiences. what did you like or not like about them?

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Hey everyone,

With the AI photo craze going full speed in 2025, I decided to run a proper test. I tried 7 of the most talked-about AI headshot tools to see which ones deliver results worth putting on LinkedIn, your CV, or social profiles. Disclosure, I'm working on Photographe.ai and this review was part of my work to understand the competition.

With Photographe.ai I'm looking to make this more affordable and go beyond professional headshots with ability to try haircuts, outfits, and replace an image with yourself in it instead. I'd be super happy to have your feedback, we have free models you can use for testing.

In a nutshell:

• Photographe.ai (Disclosure, I built it) – $19 for 1,000 photos. Fast, great resemblance about 80% of the time. Best value by far.

• PhotoAI.com – $49 for 1,000 photos. Good quality but forces weird smiles too often. 60% resemblance.

• Betterpic.io / HeadshotPro.com – $29-35 for 20-40 photos. Studio-like but looks like a stranger. Resemblance? 20% at best.

• Aragon.ai – $35 for 40 photos. Same problem - same smiles, same generic looks.

• Canva & ChatGPT-4o – Fun for playing around, useless for realistic headshots of yourself.

Final Thoughts:

If you want headshots that really look like you, Photographe.ai and PhotoAI are the way to go. AI rarely nails it on the first try, you need freedom to generate more until it clicks - and that’s what those platforms give you. Also both uses the latest tech (Flux mainly).

If you’re after polished studio shots but that may not look like yourself, Betterpic and HeadshotPro will do.

And forget Canva or ChatGPT-4o for this - wrong tools for the job.

📸 Curious about the full test and side-by-side photos? Check it out here:
https://medium.com/@romaricmourgues/2025-ai-headshot-i-tried-7-tools-so-you-dont-have-to-with-photos-7ded4f566bf1

Happy to answer any questions or share more photos!

I have been searching for an AI headshot photo generator that delivers professional results. I wasn’t expecting much, but HeadshotPhoto.io and Headshot Kiwi headshot generators surprised me, simple, quick, and super polished results! With just a few clicks, you can create a high-quality headshot by selecting your gender, hair, skin color, and background, no actual photo needed. While AI can’t fully replace a professional shoot, these tools are game-changers for quick and realistic headshots. Have you tried any AI headshot generators?

I’m refreshing my resume and need a professional-looking photo that actually looks super realtic. I’ve come across these 2 options.. headshot.kiwi and aragon. Has anyone come across an AI headshot generator recently that produces genuinely realistic results?

Looking for LinkedIn-ready results without plastic skin. Which tool gave you the best keeper rate, how many reference photos did you use, and any privacy tips for photo deletion?

Edit: I ended up trying QuickAIHeadshots and the photos looked way more like me compared to others I tested. Skin stayed natural, lighting was consistent, and I got a few LinkedIn-ready options in the same day. Might be worth a look while you compare.

Hi, I'm looking for decent AI headshot apps (or sites) where you can input a few images of yourself and get good looking headshots. What does this group recommend as options where they won't keep or reuse your images, and otherwise have good privacy policies?

Hey everyone, I’ve been on the hunt for a solid AI headshot tool—something that gives clean, professional results without looking overly fake or cartoonish. After trying a few, the one that really stood out to me was QuickAiHeadshots.com. The results looked sharp, natural, and totally LinkedIn-worthy no weird filters, no uncanny valley vibes. What I loved most is how easy it was: just uploaded a few casual photos and got a whole set of polished headshots back in less than 30 minutes. No retouching, no second-guessing. If anyone else has used it, I’d love to hear how it worked out for you. And if you’ve found something better (though I doubt it!), drop your suggestions too.

Who is using these AI Generated Headshots, all of sudden I'm seeing them everywhere.

Are they any good ? Has anyone used any?

I’ve been seeing more and more AI headshot generators online, just upload a few selfies, and they give you studio-style portraits that look clean and professional.

It made me wonder: can people actually tell the difference between these AI-generated headshots and ones taken by a real photographer? For example, if someone uses one for LinkedIn or a company profile, does it feel “off” to others, or does it mostly pass as natural?

Recently, I was in the market for a new headshot. You know, something sharp for LinkedIn, pitch decks, and my other “serious” profiles. Instead of booking a traditional photo shoot, I decided to roll the dice and try three AI headshot generators: Headshot.kiwi, Aragon AI, and AI SuitUp.

Each had its pros and quirks, so here's my honest take after running my face through all three 👇

🔹 Top 1 - Headshot.kiwi – Speedy & Sharp The Good Stuff: BetterPic actually impressed me out of the gate. The headshots looked real, like me but on a good hair day. They nailed the lighting and facial symmetry in a way that felt authentic, not uncanny.

They also give you style options (think: corporate, casual, lifestyle), which made it flexible for different platforms. Bonus: I had my pics back in under an hour—much faster than I expected.

Room for Improvement: They don’t offer a try-before-you-buy option, which felt like a gamble. Also, while the photos were clean, the backgrounds could use some flair. I had to do a bit of editing afterward to elevate the final result.

🔹 Top 2 - Aragon AI – Most Like Me What Worked: Hands down, Aragon gave me the most accurate representation of myself. If you want headshots that look like they could’ve come from a DSLR shoot at a studio, this one’s for you.

They offer tons of background and wardrobe options, and the user interface is smooth enough for even the least tech-savvy folks. Plus, I got my photos in 30 minutes flat. They also offer team branding features for companies, which is a nice touch.

Could Be Better: Some shots had minor blur around the eyes and mouth, not a dealbreaker, but noticeable if you zoom in. Still, they were highly usable.

🔹 Top 3 - AI SuitUp – Clean, Corporate, Focused What I Liked: If you want a polished, boardroom-ready headshot, AI SuitUp delivers. The backgrounds are tasteful, color grading is solid, and the overall look screams “I mean business.”

They also let you test-drive the platform with a free LinkedIn background changer, which is a cool way to sample the style before upgrading.

What It Lacks: This one is strictly business. No creative flourishes, no casual vibes. So if you’re hoping to use the photos for something like a dating app or personal branding with a twist, this might not be the best fit.

Ok so I'm looking for a headshot generator, but I need it to be realistic since it's going to my LinkedIn. Which, in your experience, is the best at this? Also preferably cheap, because if it is $50 bucks for a couple of headshots then at that point I'll just hire a profesional photographer

Hey folks --
I have a team of people that need decent looking website headshots that should all look reasonably similar in style and environment. For context, it's a team of a few doctors and nurses. I want them to be able to upload their selfies in their scrubs and have the output look like they were all taken in the same session rather than the somewhat random backgrounds I've seen produced by tools I'm familiar with. It's fine if the background is super out of focus so I don't need details to be the exact same. Just similar hues, lighting etc. Do you have any recommendations? Thanks!