CV Photo & LinkedIn Profile Photo — Professional Headshot
Get a clean, professional CV photo or LinkedIn profile picture in minutes. Our AI removes the background, corrects lighting and produces a sharp headshot — no photographer needed.
Photo requirements
- Output size: 35×45mm (900×1200px) — portrait headshot format
- Background: Plain white or light grey — professionally clean
- Expression: Confident, approachable — natural smile or neutral
- Attire: Professional / smart — avoid busy patterns
- Quality: High resolution — sharp, well-lit, no filters
Why Smart Passport Photo
- ✅ Free preview before you pay — see the result first
- ✅ AI background removal gives a clean studio look from any photo
- ✅ No photographer booking or studio visit required
- ✅ Works for LinkedIn, CVs, job applications and company intranets
- ✅ Free retake if you're not happy with the result
- ✅ £3.99 one-off, no subscription
- ✅ Photo deleted from our servers within 24 hours
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How it works
- 1. Stand in front of a plain wall or hang a plain sheet behind you. Use your phone's rear camera at eye level, around 1–1.5m away. Good natural window light gives the most professional result.
- 2. Upload your photo. Our AI removes the background and replaces it with clean white or light grey, corrects the lighting and crops to a sharp headshot format.
- 3. Review the free preview. If you want a different expression or angle, retake at no cost.
- 4. Pay £3.99 and download your professional headshot instantly. Use it on LinkedIn, your CV, email signature or company profile.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the best photo for a CV or LinkedIn profile?
A professional headshot on a plain background, well-lit and taken at eye level. You should be facing the camera directly with a confident expression. Smart or business-casual attire is recommended. Avoid selfies, group photos cropped down, or shots taken outdoors with busy backgrounds.
What size should a LinkedIn profile photo be?
LinkedIn recommends 400×400px minimum, up to 7680×4320px. Our output (900×1200px in portrait format) is well above the minimum and displays cleanly on all devices. LinkedIn automatically crops profile photos to a circle, so a centred headshot with some space around the head works best.
Should a CV photo have a white background?
In the UK, most professional CVs don't include a photo at all — adding one can introduce unconscious bias and is generally not recommended by recruiters. However, if you're applying for roles where a photo is expected (hospitality, media, international roles), a clean white or light grey background looks most professional.
Can I use this photo for a work ID badge?
Yes — the 35×45mm portrait format is accepted by most employer ID systems and access control card providers in the UK. If your employer requires a specific size or background colour, let us know and we can advise.