Key Takeaways
- The Remini app, made popular on TikTok, lets you use a selfie to generate an AI-powered headshot.
- Based on multiple selfies, the app can generate dozens of different professional photos.
- Remini offers a free trial but costs $10 per week. It’s good for quick headshots, but looks more professional with real-life photos.
The strangeness of TikTok trends is matched by their short lifespan. Some, like Fit Check, have lasted forever, while others (mainly the fleeting Song of the Sea) were never really designed to last. The trend of AI-generated professional headshots for LinkedIn was popular in 2023 but isn’t as popular as it is now. But there’s still something to the craziness of this trend.
In my opinion, managing a LinkedIn profile is one of the most tedious and humiliating aspects of being a working professional. Promoting your accomplishments, organizing your work history, and presenting yourself as a professional with well-taken photos doesn’t come naturally to everyone. If you have the ability to do some of that work yourself, I don’t see why you wouldn’t consider it. If you’re looking to save some money on a headshot for your LinkedIn profile, here’s how to get started:
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What app should I use to generate AI headshots?
There is one most popular app
The most popular way to generate AI LinkedIn headshots, at least from TikTok, is an app called Remini. The app has a variety of AI-powered photo editing features, but what we’re mostly interested in is its ability to turn ordinary selfies into polished headshots. What made the app popular amid the AI headshot craze was this TikTok video by a user named Grace (@gracesplace).
With a staggering 52.5 million views (as of July 2024) and the caption “Take advantage of this trend and get a new headshot for LinkedIn,” Grace’s video is a really good example of the variety of results you can get with Remini and how many results are generated based on the difference between her original selfie and the Remini-enhanced version.
How to Generate AI Headshots for LinkedIn
Have a few different selfies to choose from
If you want more variety in your AI-generated headshots, you’ll need your phone and some selfies to create one. Once you’re all set, it only takes a few minutes to generate usable options.
To get started, you’ll need a Remini account.
- download Remini AppAvailable on both iOS and Android.
- Launch the app and “let’s start” button.
- On the subscription page, Sign up for a free 1-week trialIf you do not cancel after that week, there will be a fee of $10 per week.
- Answer a few questions Fill out your basic profile.
- Allow Remini Access your photos.
Then, to generate a headshot:
- open Remini App.
- Tap “AI Photo” It’s at the bottom of the main screen.
- Select the style you want and tap “Generate my photos.”
- If asked, please answer. If not, Upload 8-12 selfies taken in well-lit areas.
- Please wait a moment, the app will generate the image, make sure you have notifications turned on for real-time updates.
- Once done, you’ll see several different variations of your photo – just swipe to save the version you like best.
These headshots will have a watermark at the bottom, but if you’re happy with them, you can use them on other professional platforms, on your personal website, or anywhere you want to appear professional.
AI-generated images aren’t perfect
Inspiration over final product
Remini is great for restoring and enhancing old or low-quality photos. The ability to generate headshots is a bit of a mixed bag. Whether or not headshots work for you depends on your preferences and the photos you use to generate them.
While I think the app did a decent job of generating an image that looks like me, it’s not the most natural. The eyes and mouth are realistic, like something Remini extracted directly from your selfie, but the rest of the app is too smooth for it to not feel creepy. The app also isn’t very good at matching hairstyles, other than recognizing if you have short or long hair and choosing the option for the model that matches your basic look. It’s something that requires some trial and error to get the look you want.
Considering you only need to submit a few photos and get at least one quality headshot in return, Remini still has a lot of potential, even if it’s not as popular as it once was. The $10 a week fee is a bit steep, and I think you’d get more professional results if you actually took real photos, but it’s still fun to try out Remini: take advantage of the free trial, get the headshots you want, and cancel your subscription.
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FAQ
Q: Are there any alternatives to Remini?
Yes, there are alternatives to Remini that use AI to create your LinkedIn profile picture. Some of the most popular alternatives are Try It On AI and AI SuitUp.. Like Remini, each of these options has its quirks, but they can be useful in emergencies if you’re looking to save time and money..
