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30 ChatGPT Developer Headshot Prompts for a Sharp Tech Profile

30 copy-paste prompts

Upload one clear selfie, drop it into [YOUR SELFIE], and generate clean, modern software-developer headshots. Get tech-office backdrops, relaxed wardrobe and flattering lighting for LinkedIn, GitHub, portfolios and dev team pages: no photographer needed.

In short: This page contains 30 copy-paste ready prompts, organized into 6 categories with a description and pro tip for each. The first 5 prompts are free instantly, no signup needed. Hand-curated and tested by the AI Academy team.

Louis Corneloup
By Louis Corneloup · Founder, Techpresso
Last updated ·Hand-curated & tested by the AI Academy team

Tech Backgrounds & Settings

5 prompts

Modern Dev Office

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✨ What it does

ChatGPT turns [YOUR SELFIE] into a professional developer headshot in a modern tech office, with monitors and warm accent lighting softly behind you. Feed it a well-lit face, then keep the working-dev take that still looks like you.

Turn [YOUR SELFIE] into a professional developer headshot in a modern tech office. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. Behind me, a softly blurred open workspace with monitors and warm accent lighting. I wear a fitted casual shirt or henley, a relaxed confident expression, shoulders squared. Clean, current and tech-forward. 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Blur the monitors hard so screens read as ambiance, not distraction.

Neutral Studio Grey

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✨ What it does

ChatGPT converts [YOUR SELFIE] into a clean developer headshot on a seamless neutral grey backdrop, plain dark tee or casual button-down. Save the simple crop and use it on any dev platform once your likeness holds.

Convert [YOUR SELFIE] into a clean developer headshot on a seamless neutral grey backdrop. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. No props, just crisp modern simplicity. I wear a plain dark tee or casual button-down, centered, with a calm, friendly expression. Soft studio lighting, sharp focus on the eyes. Minimal and versatile. 1:1 square.

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Pro tip: Grey backdrops resize cleanly to circular avatars on GitHub and LinkedIn.

Cozy Home Setup

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✨ What it does

ChatGPT restyles [YOUR SELFIE] as a relaxed developer headshot in a cozy home-office with lamp light, plants, and a mechanical keyboard. Download the remote-work look and drop it onto a freelance profile of yours.

Restyle [YOUR SELFIE] as a relaxed developer headshot in a cozy home-office setup. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. Behind me, a softly blurred desk with warm lamp light, plants and a mechanical keyboard. I wear a casual hoodie or shirt, a genuine relaxed smile. Authentic, warm and remote-friendly. 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Home-office backdrops feel authentic for remote and freelance profiles.

Minimalist Dark Backdrop

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✨ What it does

ChatGPT transforms [YOUR SELFIE] into a modern developer headshot on a deep charcoal backdrop with a plain dark tee or slim blazer. Pick the high-contrast tech look, then share it on a portfolio about page.

Transform [YOUR SELFIE] into a modern developer headshot on a deep charcoal backdrop. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. The dark seamless background gives a clean, high-contrast tech look. I wear a plain dark tee or slim blazer, a calm, confident expression, direct gaze. Soft key light, sharp focus on the eyes. Sleek and modern. 3:4 portrait.

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Pro tip: Dark backdrops look premium and pop against light portfolio sites.

Bright Startup Space

5/30

✨ What it does

ChatGPT reformats [YOUR SELFIE] into a developer headshot in a bright, airy startup space with daylight and a subtle brand color. Keep the energetic crop and use it on a hiring or team page of yours.

Reformat [YOUR SELFIE] into a developer headshot in a bright, airy startup space. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. Behind me, a modern open office with subtle brand color and daylight softly out of focus. I wear a fitted casual shirt, a friendly, approachable expression. Energetic, current and collaborative. 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Startup settings suit team pages where culture and energy matter.

Lighting Styles

5 prompts

Soft Natural Daylight

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✨ What it does

ChatGPT lights [YOUR SELFIE] as a developer headshot with soft, diffused natural daylight and a casual shirt or henley. Review the even glow, then try again if one side of your face still looks dark.

Turn [YOUR SELFIE] into a developer headshot lit by soft, diffused natural daylight. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. Even, flattering illumination with gentle contrast. Blurred modern workspace behind. I wear a casual shirt or henley, a relaxed, friendly expression, easy posture. Bright, clean and approachable. 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Diffused daylight is the most flattering, low-effort lighting for headshots.

Moody Rim Light

7/30

✨ What it does

ChatGPT converts [YOUR SELFIE] into a developer headshot with a moody rim light on a dark background, tracing shoulders and hair. Use the cinematic tech mood on a personal brand page once your face still reads true.

Convert [YOUR SELFIE] into a developer headshot with a moody rim light on a dark background. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. A subtle edge light traces my shoulders and hair for a cinematic tech mood. I wear a dark tee or hoodie, a calm, focused expression, direct gaze. Sleek, dramatic and modern. 3:4 portrait.

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Pro tip: Rim light on a dark background reads as sleek and design-aware.

Clean High-Key

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✨ What it does

ChatGPT restyles [YOUR SELFIE] as a bright high-key developer headshot on a near-white background with near-shadowless light. Post the optimistic smile, or run it again if the whites look washed out on you.

Restyle [YOUR SELFIE] as a bright high-key developer headshot on a near-white background. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. Luminous, near-shadowless lighting gives a fresh, modern, optimistic feel. I wear a light casual shirt, a confident, friendly smile, angled shoulders. Airy, clean and current. 1:1 square.

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Pro tip: High-key headshots stand out against dark developer-portfolio themes.

Window Side-Light

9/30

✨ What it does

ChatGPT transforms [YOUR SELFIE] into a developer headshot lit from a side window, with natural shadow and depth on one side of the face. Flatten the light on a second run if you prefer it even, or keep the editorial crop.

Transform [YOUR SELFIE] into a developer headshot lit by soft directional light from a side window. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. Gentle light wraps one side of my face with natural shadow and depth. Blurred neutral workspace behind. I wear a casual shirt, a thoughtful, relaxed expression, subtle jaw definition. Editorial and authentic. 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Side light gives a flat casual outfit dimension it would otherwise lack.

Warm Ambient Glow

10/30

✨ What it does

ChatGPT reformats [YOUR SELFIE] into a developer headshot with a warm ambient glow from desk lamps and subtle screen bokeh. Hold onto the cozy tech atmosphere and use it where a home-setup look helps you.

Reformat [YOUR SELFIE] into a developer headshot with a warm ambient glow from desk and accent lighting. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. Soft amber warmth and subtle bokeh from screens or LEDs add a cozy tech atmosphere. Blurred home or office setup. I wear a hoodie or casual shirt, a relaxed genuine smile. Cozy and modern. 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Warm bokeh from LEDs or screens signals 'developer' without cliché props.

Composition & Framing

5 prompts

Classic Head & Shoulders

11/30

✨ What it does

ChatGPT turns [YOUR SELFIE] into a classic head-and-shoulders developer headshot from mid-chest up, with a friendly direct gaze. Compare it to a typical profile photo, then keep the standard crop that still looks like you.

Turn [YOUR SELFIE] into a classic head-and-shoulders developer headshot. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. Frame from mid-chest up, eyes on the upper third, a friendly direct gaze into the lens. Softly blurred tech workspace behind. I wear a casual shirt, relaxed shoulders, an easy confident expression. Balanced, clean and profile-ready. 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Keep eyes on the upper third — recruiters expect this framing.

Tight GitHub Avatar Crop

12/30

✨ What it does

ChatGPT converts [YOUR SELFIE] into a tightly cropped developer headshot for a GitHub or LinkedIn avatar so you stay recognizable. Zoom out to icon size, then keep the close crop if you still know the face.

Convert [YOUR SELFIE] into a tightly cropped developer headshot for a GitHub or LinkedIn avatar. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. Frame close on my face and shoulders so I stay recognizable at thumbnail size. Simple blurred background. I wear a casual shirt, a relaxed friendly expression, direct eye contact. Clean and legible when small. 1:1 square.

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Pro tip: GitHub avatars are tiny — a tight crop keeps your face readable.

Relaxed Angled Pose

13/30

✨ What it does

ChatGPT restyles [YOUR SELFIE] as a developer headshot with your body turned slightly off-camera and your face toward the lens. Save the relaxed three-quarter angle if it feels natural to you, or generate a straighter pose next.

Restyle [YOUR SELFIE] as a developer headshot with my body turned slightly off-camera and face toward the lens. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. The three-quarter angle feels relaxed and natural. Blurred modern office behind. I wear a casual shirt or henley, chin level, an easy confident smile. Approachable and unposed. 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: A slight angle reads as friendlier than a rigid straight-on pose.

Environmental Desk Wide

14/30

✨ What it does

ChatGPT transforms [YOUR SELFIE] into a wider environmental developer portrait that shows a laptop, monitor, and tidy desk. Place the workstation frame where seeing you at work helps people hire you.

Transform [YOUR SELFIE] into an environmental developer portrait framed wider to show a clean desk setup. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. Include a laptop, monitor and tidy workspace softly out of focus. I sit or lean naturally, wearing a casual shirt, relaxed and in my element. Contextual and authentic. 3:4 portrait.

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Pro tip: Environmental shots work for an About page, not a small avatar.

Centered Clean Framing

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✨ What it does

ChatGPT reformats [YOUR SELFIE] into a centered, symmetrical developer headshot with level shoulders and a friendly direct gaze. Drop the clean crop onto any platform that wants a balanced, simple portrait of you.

Reformat [YOUR SELFIE] into a centered, symmetrical developer headshot. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. Head centered, shoulders level, a friendly direct gaze for a balanced, clean composition. Simple neutral backdrop. I wear a plain casual shirt, a relaxed confident expression. Tidy, modern and versatile. 1:1 square.

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Pro tip: Centered symmetry is the safest crop for cross-platform reuse.

Wardrobe & Details

5 prompts

Smart Casual Button-Down

16/30

✨ What it does

ChatGPT turns [YOUR SELFIE] into a developer headshot in a smart casual button-down shirt in a solid modern color. Confirm the shirt looks neat on you, then save that reliable default take.

Turn [YOUR SELFIE] into a developer headshot in a smart casual button-down shirt. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. The shirt is neat and well-fitted in a solid modern color. Blurred tech office behind. I hold a relaxed, confident expression with direct eye contact. Polished but approachable — the developer sweet spot. 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: A solid-color button-down is the safest wardrobe for any dev context.

Clean Tee & Blazer

17/30

✨ What it does

ChatGPT converts [YOUR SELFIE] into a modern developer headshot in a plain tee under a slim unstructured blazer. Wear the senior-but-casual combo on a founder-engineer page of yours.

Convert [YOUR SELFIE] into a modern developer headshot in a plain tee under a slim unstructured blazer. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. The look blends casual and professional for a founder-engineer feel. Bright blurred office. I wear a dark tee and blazer, a confident, relaxed expression. Modern, versatile and sharp. 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: A blazer over a tee reads as lead-engineer without feeling corporate.

Cozy Quality Hoodie

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✨ What it does

ChatGPT restyles [YOUR SELFIE] as an authentic developer headshot in a clean, well-fitted hoodie in a solid neutral color. Keep the relaxed dev-culture look and use it where authenticity helps you.

Restyle [YOUR SELFIE] as an authentic developer headshot in a clean, well-fitted hoodie. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. The hoodie is a solid neutral color, tidy and modern, for a relaxed dev-culture look. Blurred workspace behind. I wear a genuine, easy smile, relaxed posture. Casual, honest and approachable. 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Choose a solid, tidy hoodie — logos and graphics date quickly.

Fitted Knit & Collar

19/30

✨ What it does

ChatGPT transforms [YOUR SELFIE] into a developer headshot in a fine-knit sweater over a subtle collared shirt. Check that the layered knit still looks like you, then keep the refined-but-relaxed crop.

Transform [YOUR SELFIE] into a developer headshot in a fine-knit sweater over a subtle collared shirt. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. The layered look is smart, warm and modern. Softly blurred neutral workspace. I wear a dark knit with a hint of collar, a calm, confident expression. Refined and personable. 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: A hint of collar under a knit keeps the look intentional, not sloppy.

Minimal Dark Tee

20/30

✨ What it does

ChatGPT reformats [YOUR SELFIE] into a sleek developer headshot in a plain, high-quality dark tee that keeps focus on your face. Match the minimal wardrobe to your real style, then download the face-first portrait.

Reformat [YOUR SELFIE] into a sleek developer headshot in a plain, high-quality dark tee. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. The minimalist wardrobe keeps all focus on my face against a clean backdrop. I wear a solid dark tee, a calm, self-assured expression, direct gaze. Modern, iconic and uncluttered. 3:4 portrait.

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Pro tip: A quality plain tee photographs better than any printed graphic.

Style & Mood Variations

5 prompts

Clean Modern Tech

21/30

✨ What it does

ChatGPT turns [YOUR SELFIE] into a clean, modern developer headshot with crisp lighting and a minimalist workspace. Sit with the contemporary tech look and use it on a product-team page of yours.

Turn [YOUR SELFIE] into a clean, modern developer headshot with a contemporary tech feel. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. Bright, crisp lighting and a minimalist workspace with subtle accent color. I wear a fitted casual shirt, a relaxed confident expression. Current, sharp and design-aware. 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: This clean-modern look pairs well with a minimal portfolio site.

Warm & Approachable

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✨ What it does

ChatGPT converts [YOUR SELFIE] into a warm, approachable developer headshot with a genuine relaxed smile and soft warm lighting. Send the collaborative take to whoever updates your hiring or team page.

Convert [YOUR SELFIE] into a warm, approachable developer headshot. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. A genuine, relaxed smile and soft warm lighting make me look friendly and easy to collaborate with. Cozy blurred workspace backdrop. I wear a casual shirt or hoodie, relaxed shoulders. Human, warm and team-friendly. 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Warmth signals 'good teammate' — valuable on hiring and team pages.

Sleek Dark Cinematic

23/30

✨ What it does

ChatGPT restyles [YOUR SELFIE] as a sleek cinematic developer headshot with dramatic contrast, a subtle key light, and a dark background. Paste the bold crop onto a modern personal-brand page of yours.

Restyle [YOUR SELFIE] as a sleek, cinematic developer headshot with dramatic contrast. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. Deep shadows, a subtle key light and a dark background create a modern, focused mood. I wear a dark tee or hoodie, a calm, confident expression, direct gaze. Bold, sleek and memorable. 3:4 portrait.

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Pro tip: Cinematic contrast stands out on a dark-themed developer portfolio.

Bright Optimistic

24/30

✨ What it does

ChatGPT transforms [YOUR SELFIE] into a bright, optimistic developer headshot with airy high-key lighting and a genuine smile. Share the upbeat crop on a friendly personal brand once it still looks like you.

Transform [YOUR SELFIE] into a bright, optimistic developer headshot. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. Airy high-key lighting, a light background and a genuine smile create a fresh, positive feel. I wear a light casual shirt, relaxed and cheerful. Fresh, upbeat and modern — great for a friendly personal brand. 1:1 square.

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Pro tip: Bright and optimistic suits indie devs building a personal brand.

Monochrome Minimal

25/30

✨ What it does

ChatGPT reformats [YOUR SELFIE] into a timeless black-and-white developer headshot with clean tonal contrast and a minimalist mood. Print the monochrome take, or generate colour if you decide you want both.

Reformat [YOUR SELFIE] into a timeless black-and-white developer headshot. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. Soft studio lighting and clean tonal contrast create a modern, minimalist mood. Simple dark or neutral background. I wear a plain tee or shirt, a calm, confident expression. Elegant, understated and current. 3:4 portrait.

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Pro tip: Black-and-white hides color casts from screens and looks premium.

Platform Fixes & Use-cases

5 prompts

LinkedIn-Ready Avatar

26/30

✨ What it does

ChatGPT turns [YOUR SELFIE] into a LinkedIn-optimized developer headshot that stays clear at circular avatar size. Set the square as your photo once the relaxed expression still reads in the small crop.

Turn [YOUR SELFIE] into a LinkedIn-optimized developer headshot. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. Clean friendly lighting, a relaxed confident expression and a simple blurred background that stays clear at avatar size. I wear a smart casual shirt, direct eye contact. Professional, legible and platform-perfect. 1:1 square.

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Pro tip: Center your face slightly high so the circular crop keeps your chin.

GitHub Profile Picture

27/30

✨ What it does

ChatGPT converts [YOUR SELFIE] into a GitHub-ready developer headshot with a tight, clean crop that stays recognizable at small circular size. Export the avatar and paste it onto your GitHub profile.

Convert [YOUR SELFIE] into a GitHub-ready developer headshot. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. A tight, clean crop with a simple background that stays recognizable at the small circular GitHub avatar size. I wear a casual shirt, a friendly, approachable expression, direct gaze. Sharp, minimal and instantly recognizable. 1:1 square.

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Pro tip: Simplify the background hard — GitHub avatars swallow any detail.

Fix Old or Casual Photo

28/30

✨ What it does

ChatGPT restores and upgrades [YOUR SELFIE] into a sharp professional developer headshot, evening the light and swapping in a clean blurred workspace. Look back at the original face, then keep the rescued portrait if nothing drifted.

Restore and upgrade [YOUR SELFIE] into a sharp, professional developer headshot. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. Improve clarity, even the lighting and replace the background with a clean blurred workspace. I wear a smart casual shirt, a relaxed confident expression, direct gaze. Turn a casual or dated photo into a crisp dev headshot. 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Start with your sharpest selfie — clarity in equals clarity out.

Portfolio About Page

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✨ What it does

ChatGPT restyles [YOUR SELFIE] into an environmental developer headshot for a portfolio About page, with a wider story-telling frame. Submit the desk-context crop after you confirm it still looks like you.

Restyle [YOUR SELFIE] into an environmental developer headshot for a portfolio About page. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. A wider, story-telling frame with a clean desk or workspace softly out of focus. I wear a casual shirt, a relaxed, confident expression. Authentic, personable and on-brand for a portfolio. 3:4 portrait.

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Pro tip: Match the portrait's accent color to your portfolio's palette.

Team Page Consistency

30/30

✨ What it does

ChatGPT transforms [YOUR SELFIE] into a consistent developer headshot with a standardized neutral background so you match teammates. Line it up against the team grid, then keep the matching crop.

Transform [YOUR SELFIE] into a consistent developer headshot for a dev team page. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged — do not alter my features, age or skin tone. Use a standardized neutral background and even lighting so I match teammates' photos. I wear a smart casual shirt, a friendly expression, centered framing. Uniform, tidy and brand-aligned. 1:1 square.

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Pro tip: Share the same background and crop specs across the whole team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Every prompt explicitly instructs the model to keep your exact face, likeness and identity unchanged. Upload a clear, well-lit selfie and GPT-4o restyles the background, lighting and wardrobe while preserving your features.
Smart casual works best — a solid button-down, a plain quality tee, or a tidy hoodie for authentic dev-culture profiles. Add a slim blazer over a tee for a more senior, lead-engineer look. These prompts cover each option.
Yes. There are prompts tuned specifically for GitHub's small circular avatar and LinkedIn's profile photo. Because the crops stay tight and backgrounds stay simple, your face stays recognizable even at thumbnail size.
Use a sharp, front-facing photo in good light with your full face visible and no heavy filters or sunglasses. The higher the resolution of your original, the cleaner and more realistic the generated headshot will be.
The prompts are free to copy and paste. You'll need ChatGPT with GPT-4o image generation, available on paid plans and some limited free tiers. Any model with native image generation will produce results.