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AI Headshot Generator for iPhone and Android

Halo is an AI headshot generator for iPhone and Android. Upload a selfie, prompt the look, get a clean headshot in seconds. No studio needed.

Halo is an AI headshot generator for iPhone and Android. Upload a selfie, prompt the look you want, get a clean headshot back in seconds.

No studio session. No scheduling. No waiting days for proofs. You take a selfie, tell Halo what kind of headshot you want, and it generates it. Do it again until the result works.

What is an AI headshot generator?

An AI headshot generator takes a selfie or portrait photo and uses AI to produce a clean, polished headshot — for a LinkedIn profile, resume, speaker bio, or dating app photo. The tools in this category split roughly three ways:

  • Subscription services (HeadshotPro, Aragon) — upload several selfies, wait for a batch of AI headshots back. Higher price, more polish.
  • Browser tools with headshot features (Canva) — fast, free-tier friendly, less specialized.
  • Mobile AI photo editors (Halo) — run it on your phone, iterate in real time, use the same app for other photo jobs.

Halo is the third kind. Fastest iteration. Works in the app you already have open.

What a good source selfie looks like

You don't need studio conditions. You do need a selfie that's:

  • Clear. Not blurry. Phone-quality is fine.
  • Well-lit. Natural light beats overhead lighting. Window light works great.
  • Face front. Looking roughly at the camera. Slight angles are okay.
  • Background simple. Whatever's behind you can be replaced — but a plain wall starts you in a better place than a busy bedroom.
  • One person. Not a group photo cropped to your face.

If your starting selfie is rough, Halo's output will be rough too. Spend an extra moment on a clean source photo and the result will look much better.

What Halo does for headshots

Outfit

"Navy blazer," "white button-down," "business casual," "turtleneck." Halo swaps it.

Background

"Neutral studio gray," "soft office blur," "outdoor with greenery."

Vibe

"Professional but approachable." "Formal, corporate." "Creative, relaxed."

Styling

Hair, expression tweaks, lighting warmth. All prompt-driven.

Use Halo if...

  • You need a headshot fast and don't want to book a session
  • You want to iterate on the result, not pay for a batch and hope
  • You edit photos on your phone
  • You also want to try outfit changes, room edits, or other photo jobs in the same app

Pick something else if...

  • You want a dedicated subscription-for-business-headshots flow — use HeadshotPro or Aragon
  • You need studio-grade, print-resolution headshots — book a real photographer
  • You work entirely in Canva — Canva has a built-in AI headshot feature

How Halo compares to HeadshotPro and Aragon

The dedicated headshot services (HeadshotPro, Aragon, Secta) are built around one flow: upload a batch of selfies, pay, get a bunch of polished headshots back later. If you want a dedicated subscription for business headshots with near-studio polish, they're the right tool.

  • Iteration speed

    Halo

    Gives you something back immediately. Iterate in one sitting.

    HeadshotPro and Aragon

    Batch services are slower by design.

  • Control

    Halo

    Takes a plain-language prompt each run.

    HeadshotPro and Aragon

    Picks for you based on training photos.

  • Scope

    Halo

    Handles outfit changes, room edits, and product photos in the same app.

    HeadshotPro and Aragon

    Headshots only.

Halo's specific wedge here is real-time iteration with prompt control. If you want to see the result quickly and tweak it, Halo. If you want to upload selfies, walk away, and come back to a curated batch, the subscription services.

Example prompts that work

Try these in Halo if you're starting out:

  • clean LinkedIn headshot, navy blazer, neutral background
  • put me in a white button-down against a studio gray backdrop
  • same headshot, three variations with different outfits
  • warmer lighting, same face, slight smile
  • professional but approachable — business casual

Common jobs behind this query

LinkedIn profile update

The single biggest use case. Most people update their LinkedIn photo once every few years; they don't want to book a photographer for it.

Resume / job application photo

Similar to LinkedIn but often needs to look more formal. Halo handles both with the right prompt.

Speaker bio / conference badge

Quick headshot for a submission deadline.

Dating app photos

A cleaner, more polished version of what you already post. Subtle, not heavily retouched.

Social profile refresh

Instagram, Twitter, Threads — same photo, updated direction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an AI headshot generator?

A tool that takes a selfie and uses AI to produce a polished headshot — for LinkedIn, resumes, or speaker bios. Halo is one for iPhone and Android.

Is there a free headshot AI generator?

Yes — Halo has a free tier. Canva and VisualGPT also offer free options. Free tiers usually cap output count or resolution.

Can ChatGPT make you a headshot?

ChatGPT's image generation can attempt one from a description, but it doesn't work from your real selfie. For headshots that look like you, use a real AI headshot generator.

How long does an AI headshot take in Halo?

Fast enough to iterate in one sitting. You can run a few prompt variations until the result works.

How is Halo different from HeadshotPro or Aragon?

HeadshotPro and Aragon are dedicated headshot subscription services with a slower batch workflow. Halo iterates in real time, you control the prompt, and the same app handles other photo jobs.

Does Halo work for LinkedIn?

Yes. Prompt 'LinkedIn headshot' with your preferred outfit and background and you'll get upload-ready options.

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