Real exampleFormal headshot on a plain white background
Your photo as a clean front-facing formal headshot on a plain white background, with your face unchanged.
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Viral trend
Passport-size photo trend: 5 prompts to try
This trend turns a casual photo into a clean, formal headshot on a plain background. AI-edited photos may be rejected for passports, visas and ID cards. For official documents, follow the issuing office's photo rules and use an unedited photo.
Real example
Real exampleFormal headshot in ethnic wear
Your photo as a neat front-facing headshot in simple ethnic formal wear on a plain off-white background.
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Real exampleProfile headshot on a light blue background
Your photo as a friendly, front-facing profile headshot on a soft light blue background for work profiles.
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Real examplePrint sheet of identical headshots
Your formal headshot repeated as identical copies on one printable sheet with thin cut lines.
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Real exampleClean a cluttered background for a formal photo
Your home photo with the cluttered background replaced by plain white, face untouched.
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Why it's trending
People want a neat formal headshot for profiles and forms without visiting a studio. The prompts keep your face unchanged and only tidy the background, light and clothes.
How to make it
- Pick a sharp, front-facing photo with your full face visible.
- Choose a background and outfit above and change them in Customise.
- Copy the prompt, open ChatGPT, Gemini or Grok, upload the photo and paste.
- Compare the face closely with your original; it should not be smoothed or reshaped.
Tips
- Face the camera straight on in the original photo, with your head level.
- Remove anything covering the face, such as hair over the eyes.
- If the model smooths your skin, ask it to keep natural texture.
- For official use, check the issuing office's rules before using any photo.
Use photos with care
Use only your own photo. AI-edited photos may be rejected for passports, visas and ID cards. For official documents, follow the issuing office's photo rules and use an unedited photo.
Questions
Can I use this for my passport application?
Not safely. AI-edited photos may be rejected for passports, visas and ID cards. Follow the issuing office's photo rules and use an unedited photo for official documents.
What is it good for then?
A clean headshot for work profiles, résumés or informal forms where an edited photo is acceptable.
Will it change my face?
The prompts tell the model not to smooth, reshape or retouch your face, but always compare the result with your original.