Look Your Best on LinkedIn With BeFunky’s Portrait Editor
LinkedIn is home to more than 1 billion members worldwide, so how can you stand out on the platform? The key to making the best first impression lies in professional photos, especially when it comes to capturing the attention of potential employers.
Thankfully, BeFunky’s Photo Editor has all of the tools and features you need to edit your headshot to perfection. From background removal and photo filters, to Touch Up tools, digital makeup, and more; we’ll show you how you can achieve your best LinkedIn profile picture yet!
How to Edit Your LinkedIn Profile Picture
Head to the Photo Editor to upload your image from your computer. Or, simply drag and drop it into right onto the canvas.
Step 1: Crop Your Profile Photo
First, let's make sure our portrait is cropped to the correct dimensions. Head to the Edit tab and use the Crop tool to make sure it follows LinkedIn’s recommended 1:1 ratio – ideally 400 x 400 pixels.
Step 2: Apply the AI Portrait Enhancer
Want to tackle all of the most challenging portrait enhancements in one click? The AI Portrait Enhancer, found in the Touch Up tab, uses artificial intelligence to automatically balance exposure, adjust lighting, brighten eyes, smooth skin, and boost colors in your image.
It’s a quick way to ensure your lighting looks professional and flattering – especially if your original image was taken in less-than-ideal conditions.
Step 3: Touch Up Anything Else
Want to polish your portrait just a bit more? BeFunky’s Touch Up tools include a variety of digital makeup effects that help you look your best while keeping things natural.
Some options include:
- Lipstick for enhancing your smile with a pop of color.
- Blush to add a healthy glow to your cheeks.
- Mascara and Eyeshadow to define your eyes subtly.
- Clone to remove stray hairs, lint, and touch up your makeup.
The best part? You have complete control over the intensity, color, and application areas – so you can enhance your features while staying true to your authentic self.
Step 4: Save Your LinkedIn Profile Picture
Once you’re happy with your edits, click Save at the top of the canvas and choose your desired save location. From there, upload your refreshed photo to LinkedIn to compliment your awesome profile header.
Polished LinkedIn Profile Pictures in Seconds
In just a few clicks, we turned a good portrait into a great one – all while maintaining our business professional's natural features. With BeFunky's Touch Up tools and suite of photo editing features, it's easy to stand out and make a great first impression. Now, all that's left is sprucing up your resume to complete your super solid profile!
Start editing your LinkedIn profile picture in the Photo Editor to see just how great it is.
Extra Tools for a Next-Level LinkedIn Headshot
There are plenty of other tools you can use to take your LinkedIn headshot to a whole new level! We’ve included three of our favorite standout features below.
Add a New Background
If your image has a distracting or messy background, use the Background Remover to isolate yourself and replace it with a solid color or new setting.
After removing the background, you can keep it transparent, add a neutral color like white or gray, or drop in a soft texture that matches your personal brand.
Blur the Background
Prefer to keep your original background but soften its appearance? Use the Blur tool in the Edit tab, then click Select > Background to apply a subtle blur that makes you the focal point.
This effect is great for making a casual setting look more polished without replacing it entirely.
Apply a Unique Filter
Your LinkedIn profile picture doesn’t have to be plain if you don’t want it to be. Some photo effects can be just as professional on the platform, and can help you stand out from the crowd.
Try applying a black and white filter to your headshot for a more dramatic appeal. To do this, navigate to Effects in the main menu on the left. Then, click on B&W Tones or Black & White to select a black and white filter from these categories.
