Scroll down to add your image.
Additional information is available in the description section.
1) Upload your photo (required)
Upload a clear, well-lit cell phone photo (front-facing is best).
2) Choose your background (optional)
You have three options:
A) Pick from our gallery (BG images)
Phone tip: after you tap a background, it may open larger—just close/minimize it and your background is still selected.
Desktop tip: click the background once to select it; if it enlarges, minimize/close the preview and it will remain selected.
B) Upload your own background
Upload any image into Option 2: Background.
C) No background image — just type what you want
If you don’t upload a background, type what you want in the prompt box (examples below).
3) Describe your look
In the prompt box, describe the setting + vibe. Examples:
4) Generate (uses 1 credit each time)
Click Generate to create a watermarked preview.
Each generation uses 1 credit and creates a new job.
5) Your job is added to cart automatically
After Generate, a $0 Headshot Job Receipt is added to your cart.
Generate multiple looks, then checkout once.
6) Checkout to unlock your final download link
After checkout, your download link is available on the Order Status page and in your confirmation email/text.
Best results
Bright lighting • no heavy filters • face fully visible • avoid harsh shadows and busy backgrounds.
Use ONE of these prompts depending on what you’re doing:
A) If you selected a gallery background OR uploaded your own background (Photo 2):
Prompt:
Remove the background from Photo 1 and place the subject onto Background Image (Photo 2). Keep the subject’s face and body unchanged. Do not alter facial features. No extra people. Clean, professional headshot look.
B) If you did NOT upload/select a background and you’re describing what you want:
Prompt:
Create a professional headshot backdrop: [describe the setting + colors]. Keep the subject unchanged. Do not alter facial features. No extra people. Soft, natural lighting. Create a headshot.
Backdrop ideas you can type: modern office • clean studio • textured neutrals • outdoor greenery • soft blurred room tone.
Why do I see a watermark?
The watermark is your preview. The final, clean download is unlocked after checkout.
What kind of photo should I upload?
Use a clear, well-lit photo where your face is fully visible.
Avoid heavy filters, blurry photos, harsh shadows, and anything that hides facial features.
Can I create more than one look?
Yes. Each time you click Generate, you create a new look and it uses 1 credit.
If you may want multiple final images, generate each look you want—each one will be added to your cart automatically as its own job.
Where do I get my final image?
After checkout, your download link is available on the Order Status page and in your confirmation email/text.
If my result looks off…
Try a brighter photo, a more front-facing angle, and a simpler prompt.
Tip: dark backgrounds + flyaway hair + low lighting can reduce cutout quality.
Create a polished, professional headshot quickly and easily using a clear cell phone photo.
Important: This is a credits-based product. Before you can generate a headshot preview, you must purchase credits first. Credits are bought separately and added to your account for use in the headshot creator.
VPL Virtual Headshot Creator lets you upload your photo and customize your look your way. Choose a backdrop from our gallery, upload your own background, or type a backdrop request describing the style you want.
Once you have credits, click Generate to create a watermarked preview. Each generation uses 1 credit. Every generation also creates a new job that is automatically added to your cart as a $0 Headshot Job Receipt.
You can generate multiple looks, compare your options, and then checkout once to unlock your final, clean download links.
After checkout, your final image link will be provided on the Order Status page and in your confirmation email and/or text.
Digital item policy: Because this is a digital item, all sales are final.