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PhotoGuru AI

Browser-based AI headshot generator that turns phone selfies into studio-style portraits for LinkedIn and dating apps.

Paid· Packs from $9.99; SUMMER30 code for 30% offImage Generation7.0 / 10
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Best for

Pick PhotoGuru AI if you need a cheap one-off batch of polished headshots for LinkedIn, dating apps, or a creator profile without committing to a monthly plan.

Skip if

Skip it if you need API access, brand-consistent team headshots at scale, or transparency about the model and training data.

PhotoGuru AI is a consumer-grade AI headshot service that takes 6-10 ordinary phone selfies and outputs HD studio-style portraits across 30+ style packs covering professional, dating, creative, and casual looks. The whole flow runs in the browser with no app install: upload, pick a pack, preview, and download. Alongside the paid headshot packs it offers a handful of free novelty tools - Selfie Score, Photo Roast, LinkedIn Ready Check, and a Tinder Analyzer - which double as a top-of-funnel for the main product.

Pricing starts at $9.99 per pack on a one-time payment model with non-expiring credits, undercutting subscription-based competitors like Aragon and HeadshotPro, and there is a 7-day refund policy. There is no public API and no free generation tier - the free tools score existing photos rather than generate new ones - and the site doesn't disclose which underlying diffusion model powers it, which is typical for white-label headshot apps fine-tuned on top of Stable Diffusion or Flux. It's aimed squarely at job seekers, daters, and creators who want a one-off batch of profile pictures rather than a recurring creative workflow.

Editor's take

PhotoGuru AI is a competent entry in the crowded selfie-to-headshot category, and the one-time pricing is genuinely friendlier than the subscription-heavy incumbents. The lack of model disclosure and any API means it's a consumer convenience product, not an infrastructure choice - fine for a job hunt, not for a design team.

— The AI Tool Bible editorial team

Pros

  • One-time payment with non-expiring credits, no subscription lock-in
  • 30+ style packs spanning professional, dating, and creative looks
  • Runs entirely in-browser on mobile or desktop, no install
  • Free auxiliary tools (Selfie Score, Photo Roast) for quick feedback
  • 7-day refund policy lowers purchase risk

Cons

  • ⚠️ Underlying AI model is not disclosed
  • ⚠️ No API or batch/team workflow for agencies
  • ⚠️ No free generation tier - only paid packs produce new images
  • ⚠️ Quality and likeness depend heavily on the 6-10 selfies uploaded

Use cases

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