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Find the best headshot background for your professional photo
No studio. No photographer. Upload one selfie, pick from 100+ backgrounds, and get up to 50 studio-quality headshots in minutes.
17,943,292 headshots created for 196,987+ professionals
Choosing a headshot background shouldn't be this hard
You know you need a professional headshot. But neutral or contextual, light or dark, what actually suits you? Picking the right background is a guess you only get to make once.
So many options
Grey, white, office, outdoor, studio. Every background sends a different signal, and it's hard to know which one actually suits you.
No way to preview
You can't see how a background looks with your face and outfit until the photo already exists. By then it's too late to change your mind.
Get it wrong and it shows
A distracting or dated background drags down an otherwise great photo, and it's the first thing people notice.
With HeadshotPro, you try any background from a single selfie. Preview the look, mix and match, and keep only the ones that work.
How it works
Three steps to your headshots
Upload one selfie
Just a regular selfie. No ring light, no prep, no specific outfit needed.
Pick your background
Grey, white, office, outdoor. Choose any background from 100+ options below.
Get up to 50 photos
Get up to 50 professional headshots with a variety of backgrounds, ready in minutes.
Choose your headshot background
Browse every background available in HeadshotPro.
93+ backgrounds
Tunnel to Nature
Beach Sunrise
Blooming Pathway
Ivy Wall
British Country House
Urban Texture
Leather Couch
Red brick
Sky Blue with Pattern
Calm Ocean
Earthy Textures
Rustic Wood
Vintage Train Station
Dark
Urban Sitting
NYC Skyline Office
Indoor Documents
Blue home
Architectural Stonework
Patriotic Display
Urban Elegance
Urban Wall
Enchanted Pathway
Conference Stage
Corporate Charcoal
Urban Oasis
Park
Yellow brick
Public Speaking
Light salmon pink
Realtor
Woods
Wildflower Field
Observatory Deck
Gray Texture
Colorful Swirls
Kitchen
Data Center
Matte Mauve
Neutral Gradient
Brooklyn Waterfront
Plain Pastel Blue
Pine home
Bookshelf
Lush Greenery
Urban Garden
Metallic Bronze Copper
Loft Interior
Streets
Muted Nature
Ivy League
Office Screens
Building
Tea Time
Terracotta Clean
Soft Pink Blush
Urban Sunlight
Marble Lobby
Beach Stairs
Light Peach
Window
Cozy Christmas
Tulips
Corporate Olive
Stone Steps
Ivory Glaze
Modern Architecture
Soft Marigold (Gold)
Historic Courthouse
Grey (Light grey)
White
Azure Blue
French rooftop
Clear Sky
Server room
Golden gate
Office Workspace
Office
Fence
Minimalist Interior
Blue
Green
Alley
Cafe
Tropical Oasis
Garden
Rustic Charm
Yellow
Hotel
Slate Lavender
Plum Matte
Forest Pathway
Yellow Presentation
Choose your outfit
Pair any background with an outfit from our wardrobe. Get up to 50 photos with a variety of backgrounds.
white chef's coat with black trim
white chef's coat with black trim
light gray textured sweatshirt
light gray textured sweatshirt
black leather jacket-1
light blue denim shirt
black jacket with light gray piping
black leather bomber jacket
black puffer vest over light gray sweatshirt
green corduroy jacket with sherpa collar
chocolate brown ribbed top
floral cropped blouse
navy and cream striped polo
navy crew-neck sweater with textured knit
white t-shirt and black joggers
scrubs (unpatterned, light blue with white lab coat overtop)
scrubs (unpatterned, light blue with white lab coat overtop)
teal and black checkered flannel shirt
red t-shirt
red t-shirt
light-wash denim pinafore dress
light beige high-collar half-zip top
black pinstripe button-up shirt with wide-leg trousers
green blazer over ivory shirt
brown button-down long-sleeve shirt
red sleeveless dress
navy cap sleeve dress
burgundy short-sleeve turtleneck
navy blue tailored blazer-1
red knitted sweater
red knitted sweater
black sleeveless tailored jumpsuit
teal blazer over white v-neck
grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket
grey high-collared sherpa fleece jacket
classic grey pantsuit with white blouse
white t-shirt and black trousers
white t-shirt and black trousers
navy scrub set
navy scrub set
navy blue tailored blazer
black and white striped polo sweater
dark wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater
navy blue blazer with gold buttons
cream mock neck short-sleeve top
dark wool overcoat
grey double-breasted blazer
gray double-breasted blazer
burgundy fitted blazer
bright red blazer
cropped black button-up shirt
navy blue tailored suit
light pink tailored blazer
neutral high-neck knit sweater
neutral high-neck knit sweater
navy tailored blazer with striped dress shirt and patterned tie
navy blue knitted sweater with collared shirt
beige ribbed knit polo sweater
dark green and tan striped polo sweater
longsleeve navy scrub set
longsleeve navy scrub set
black tuxedo jacket
beige lightweight bomber jacket
black tailored blazer
black fitted button-up shirt
forest green sleeveless knit top
red cinched waist dress
soft pink overcoat
black suit with white top
burgundy blazer over white tee
navy blue textured cardigan
navy a-line dress
black crew-neck sweater
navy oversized button-up
navy blue short-sleeve blazer
muted mustard blazer with white boat-neck
navy blue short-sleeve polo
navy blue short-sleeve polo
black abstract print short-sleeve shirt
teal fitted blazer
white sheath dress
beige t-shirt
beige t-shirt
brown v-neck knitted pullover
light brown hijab and cardigan
gray tailored suit jacket
green button down shirt
light blue blazer
navy fitted blazer with turtleneck
pastel yellow blazer with white top
pastel yellow blazer with white top
black notch-neck a-line
light gray ribbed half-zip sweater
grey t-shirt
grey t-shirt
navy blazer with blue checked shirt
light blue button-up shirt
dark navy polo shirt
black ribbed long-sleeve polo sweater
black tailored blazer with geometric shirt and vest
dark grey tailored suit jacket
navy fitted blazer with white button-up
teal double-breasted blazer with white blouse
dark gray fitted blazer
olive-khaki short-sleeve button-up
tailored gray blazer
light beige zip-up jacket
black square-neck sheath
black blazer over black top
black long-sleeve v-neck
light yellow peplum button-up
white embroidered blouse
yellow t-shirt
yellow t-shirt
beige oversized button-up jacket
dark gray check blazer
beige knit polo shirt
monochromatic taupe suit with white top
dark grey checkered suit jacket
light blue denim jacket
light blue denim jacket
black short-sleeved button-up
brown pinstripe suit
dark gray tailored suit jacket
camel double-breasted coat
navy tailored blazer with silver buttons
dark brown suede bomber jacket
cream long-sleeve henley
cream long-sleeve henley
black padded vest
white lab coat with black outfit
white lab coat with black outfit
dark blue blazer over a white shirt
dark blue blazer over a white shirt
off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket
off-white high-collared sherpa fleece jacket
black midi fitted dress
cream ribbed high-neck top
light army-green button-up overshirt
navy ribbed sweater with chambray shirt
dark gray long-sleeve polo shirt
green cardigan with pastel orange tee
green cardigan with pastel orange tee
black sleeveless turtleneck
black textured polo shirt
dark navy tailored suit jacket
beige textured polo shirt
modern black blazer with tied neck blouse
cream ruffled cardigan
navy short-sleeve polo
dark blue military uniform
dark blue military uniform
pastel blue blazer with white shirt
pastel blue blazer with white shirt
dark gray sweatshirt
black cropped cardigan with frayed hem
cream tailored blazer with tie belt
black tailored suit jacket
beige long-sleeve button-up
maroon button down shirt
maroon button down shirt
army green button down shirt
textured pink cropped cardigan
black short-sleeve knit top and cream high-waisted trousers
light gray ribbed turtleneck
light gray ribbed turtleneck
black fitted suit jacket
beige long-sleeve turtleneck
black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top
black relaxed-fit balloon sleeve top
soft black overcoat
light beige button-up jacket
dark blue suit jacket
black crewneck t-shirt
navy striped t-shirt
green tropical floral button-up shirt
light gray tailored blazer
white pleated belted top
caramel ribbed knit sweater and black pleated skirt
navy blazer over white button-up shirt
navy blazer over white button-up shirt
light gray plaid blazer
beige short-sleeve knitted shirt
pink rose blazer with cream top and skirt
fitted kaki turtleneck
fitted kaki turtleneck
black ribbed v-neck sweater
light blue plaid blazer
white short-sleeve shirt with green skirt
black relaxed-fit turtleneck sweater
sage button down shirt
olive green structured jacket with light olive knit polo
black over burgundy sweater
black tailored suit with vest
black tailored suit with vest
pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt
pastel-pink crew-neck sweatshirt
black short-sleeve t-shirt
black fitted knit sweater
black turtleneck under brown blazer
light blue button-up
light beige blazer and tan trousers ensemble
navy blue crew-neck t-shirt
navy blue crew-neck t-shirt
ribbed navy sweater
ribbed navy sweater
black tailored blazer-1
ribbed beige sweater
ribbed beige sweater
brown suede bomber jacket
black v-neck sweater
black v-neck sweater
beige knitted cardigan
classic navy pantsuit with white blouse
monochromatic grey suit with white top
navy button down shirt
fitted black turtleneck
fitted black turtleneck
light grey suit, without tie
light grey suit, without tie
olive green zip-up jacket
dark green blazer outfit
dark green blazer outfit
black tailored blazer-1-2
beige textured short-sleeve sweater
black long-sleeve button-up shirt
black long-sleeve button-up shirt
gray long-sleeve sweater
cream short-sleeve polo shirt
black zip-up nike hoodie
beige striped knit top
light blue short-sleeve button-down
light blue short-sleeve button-down
brown t-shirt
brown t-shirt
light gray blazer
high-waisted trousers with a white blouse
navy blazer with light blue shirt
navy blazer with light blue shirt
brown leather jacket with stand-up collar
terracotta jacket over white tee
terracotta jacket over white tee
black bomber jacket and white t-shirt
blue scrub set
blue scrub set
navy blue crew-neck sweater
dark blue tailored suit
dark blue tailored suit
olive green tailored blazer
light grey button down shirt
black sleeveless dress
navy blazer over burgundy sweater
light grey tailored blazer
muted brown ribbed sweater
a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt
a charcoal gray blazer with light blue button up shirt
navy blue lightweight jacket
light gray zip-up hoodie
light beige embroidered button-up blouse
black floral button-up blouse
charcoal half-zip polo
gray plaid blazer
beige bomber jacket
coral blazer over white blouse
charcoal gray long-sleeve polo sweater
cream long-sleeve blouse
light purple v-neck scrub top
green cropped polo shirt
tan suede blazer
beige embroidered blouse
navy blue and brown striped long-sleeve polo
pale yellow mandarin collar blouse
camel overcoat
taupe suede bomber jacket
beige tailored blazer
light beige button-up shirt
light gray cardigan
light gray cardigan
longsleeve navy blue polo shirt
longsleeve navy blue polo shirt
khaki cardigan over light brown top
khaki cardigan over light brown top
peach striped short-sleeve button-up
white polka dot short-sleeved button-up
black and white checkered coat
beige wool overcoat with rib-knit sweater
light gray tailored blazer-1
blue tropical print button-up
taupe zip-up polo shirt
black leather bomber jacket with polo
red tropical print button-up shirt
khaki blazer with white shirt
khaki blazer with white shirt
brown double-breasted blouse
cream knit sweater with plaid shirt-jacket
taupe short-sleeve polo
light blue scrub top and white lab coat
light blue scrub top and white lab coat
white button-up shirt
white button-up shirt
olive green short-sleeved polo
gray tailored suit jacket-1
dark gray patterned blazer
dark gray patterned blazer
navy blue cropped sweater
black satin tied waist top
olive green cinched button-up shirt
light blue striped tie-front blouse
brown puffer jacket
white hooded sweatshirt
navy blue zip-up jacket with polo
beige ribbed knit sweater
brown crewneck sweatshirt
burnt-orange abstract patterned blouse
scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)
scrubs (heathered grey, short-sleeve)
black leather jacket
light gray suit ensemble
light gray suit ensemble
fitted light grey turtleneck
fitted light grey turtleneck
black polo knit top
black and white striped polo
black and white striped polo
light gray long-sleeve polo sweater
turquoise tropical print shirt
tan leopard print faux fur jacket
black textured knit polo shirt
black abaya with wide sleeves
black shearling jacket
white short-sleeve peplum shirt
olive green ribbed polo sweater
black and gray striped polo
white shirt dress with brown belt
brown cable-knit turtleneck
peach and cream striped button-up
yellow safety vest with reflective stripes
yellow safety vest with reflective stripes
dark olive green blazer
dark blue denim jacket
navy blazer with light blue v-neck
cream short-sleeve top
cream short-sleeve polo
ivory button-up shirt
teal tropical print button-up
red floral hawaiian shirt
abstract watercolor long-sleeve button-up
light green sleeveless dress
grey zip-up nike hoodie
blue and orange plaid shirt
pink and white striped cropped blouse
light gray cropped t-shirt
beige oversized button-up jacket (black)
multicolored striped sweater
light beige hijab with white turtleneck and loose shirt
mustard short-sleeved polo sweater
black graduation robe
black graduation robe
light beige knitted polo shirt
navy blue polo with white scalloped collar
white pilot shirt with epaulets
white pilot shirt with epaulets
creamy white turtleneck with orange stripe
burgundy corduroy jacket with sherpa collar
beige short-sleeve crew-neck sweater
light cream graphic hoodie
light cream graphic hoodie
light sea-green button-down with vintage crane pattern
striped shawl collar polo
dark blue graduation gown
tan button-up jacket with faux fur collar
striped crew-neck t-shirt
light cream knitted polo shirt
sandy beige ribbed short-sleeve sweater
What's the best background for a professional headshot?
The most effective headshot backgrounds are neutral and non-distracting. Solid grey, white, or soft off-white are the most widely used for corporate and LinkedIn headshots. A medium grey (around 18% grey) is the industry standard: it's neutral, flatters most skin tones, and photographs cleanly.
Best headshot background colors
- Grey, the most professional and universally used
- White or off-white, clean and modern, popular for LinkedIn
- Navy or dark blue, authoritative and a good fit for executives
- Blurred office/indoor, adds context without distraction
Should a headshot background be dark or light?
Light backgrounds (white, light grey) work better for darker clothing. Dark backgrounds (charcoal, navy) work better for lighter outfits. The key is contrast between your clothing and the background.
With our AI headshot generator, you can try multiple backgrounds from a single selfie, so you don't have to guess.
Your headshot is often your first impression
Recruiters, clients, and colleagues will see your headshot before they ever meet you. The right background makes you look polished, credible, and ready.