Prompt for LinkedIn Profile Picture
Edit this photo into a LinkedIn profile picture: square 1:1 crop, my face and shoulders centered with even margin on all sides to survive a circular crop, [background, described specifically, e.g. "solid light grey"], even studio lighting throughout. Keep my face and expression exactly as they are in the original.
A LinkedIn profile picture needs a square 1:1 crop with your face and shoulders centered — since LinkedIn displays it as a circle, framing that works for a general rectangular headshot often gets awkwardly cut off once the circular mask is applied.
What this produces
A square-cropped, centered headshot with the framing and margin needed to survive LinkedIn’s circular avatar mask cleanly, rather than a general headshot that may crop poorly once displayed.
Variations
Two ready-to-copy versions for different backgrounds.
Edit this photo into a LinkedIn profile picture: square 1:1 crop, my face and shoulders centered with even margin on all sides, solid [color, e.g. “light grey”] background, even studio lighting throughout. Keep my face and expression exactly as they are — adjust only crop, background, and lighting.
Edit this photo into a LinkedIn profile picture: square 1:1 crop, centered with generous headroom to survive a circular crop, softly blurred professional background, natural window-style lighting. Keep my face and expression exactly as they are in the original.
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FAQ
Why does a regular headshot look cut off as my LinkedIn photo?
LinkedIn crops your uploaded photo into a circle — a headshot framed for a rectangular photo often loses too much off the top or sides once that circular mask is applied.
What size should the image be?
LinkedIn accepts a range of sizes and crops automatically, but starting with a clean square (1:1) image gives you more control over exactly how the circular crop will look.
Can I use this same framing for other platforms too?
Yes — a centered square crop with generous headroom works well for most circular-avatar platforms, not just LinkedIn.
