Using an iPhone Photo for AI Headshots (HEIC, Lighting, and Framing)

Many people start with an iPhone image, often in HEIC format. That works well when you choose the right source photo and keep a few practical constraints in mind.

Can you upload HEIC from iPhone?

Yes. The upload flow supports selecting HEIC files. For processing compatibility, HEIC input is converted client-side before upload.

Backend processing accepts JPEG and PNG. In practice, this means iPhone photos can still fit the one-photo workflow without manual conversion apps.

iPhone photo checklist for one-photo generation

Use a photo that is:

• Solo (only you in the frame)
• Bright enough to show facial detail
• Sharp, not motion blurred
• Framed with face and chest visible
• Under 15MB

If you are deciding between two iPhone shots, pick the one with better smile and cleaner lighting.

Lighting tips for iPhone source photos

The fastest setup is indirect window light.

• Stand near a window
• Keep light in front of you, not behind you
• Avoid mixed warm/cool lighting in one shot

This reduces shadow artifacts and preserves facial detail that the model needs.

Framing tips specific to phone captures

Phone selfies can be too tight or distorted.

• Prefer a normal camera distance over ultra-close selfies
• Keep the camera around eye level
• Include upper body context (face + chest)
• Avoid extreme up-angle or down-angle framing

Compression pitfalls to avoid

Do not upload screenshots of photos if the original photo is available. Screenshots and re-shares can lose useful detail.

Best source order:

1. Original iPhone photo
2. Exported high-quality JPEG
3. Avoid heavily compressed messaging-app copies

What to do after upload

If warnings appear, decide whether to continue or replace:

• Continue for speed if you are testing
• Replace for better quality if this is your main profile photo

Warnings are useful signals, especially in one-photo workflows.

Final takeaway

You do not need to manually convert HEIC before using the app. Focus on photo quality fundamentals: clear smile, visible face and chest, and good light.

Then generate from AI Business Headshots and refine style with background, attire, and pose settings.