AI Author Headshots

Upload one selfie and create author headshots for authors, writers, and publishing professionals. Get polished, realistic headshots for book jackets, author bios, media kits, Substack, and LinkedIn without booking a studio session.

AI Headshot Generator

Upload Your Photo

Support: jpg/jpeg/png/webp, up to 10MB

Gender

Style

Custom Style (Optional)

This custom description is added on top of the selected gender and style.

Cost: 5 creditsRemaining: 0 credits

Generated Headshots

Your professional headshots will appear here

Author Headshots Examples

See how casual selfies become polished author headshots across Book Jacket, Website Bio, and Press Kit use cases.

AI Generated

Every example above was created with our free AI Headshot Generator — upload a selfie and make your own author headshots in minutes.

What Makes a Great Author Headshot

Style That Fits the Role

Smart casual or editorial business attire is the safest starting point for book jackets, author bios, media kits, Substack, and LinkedIn. The goal is to look credible, warm, and literary, not over-styled.

A Background That Supports the Use Case

A clean editorial studio background, bookshelf blur, or neutral author bio backdrop works best. Avoid cluttered scenes that compete with your face or make the image feel less current.

Author Headshots with natural expression

An Expression That Feels Like You

Aim for an expression that feels thoughtful, warm, and credible. PiCrafts keeps your facial features intact while improving lighting, framing, and professional polish.

How to Get Author Headshots in 3 Steps

Step 1: Upload a Selfie

Start with a clear, front-facing photo. A phone selfie in good light is enough.

Step 2: Choose a Style

Pick Book Jacket, Website Bio, or Press Kit, or describe a custom style. The generator applies smart casual or editorial business attire with clean lighting and a suitable background.

Step 3: Download Your Headshot

Generate and download headshots ready for book jackets, author bios, media kits, Substack, and LinkedIn.

How Much Do Author Headshots Cost?

A studio session can be expensive and slow. AI gives you more style options with a much faster turnaround.

Option	Price	Turnaround	What you get
Studio photographer	$150 – $500 / session	1–2 weeks	3–10 retouched photos
Other AI headshot services	$29 – $75	1–2 hours	40–100 photos
PiCrafts AI Headshot Generator	From $9.90	Minutes	Up to 40 headshots (200 credits)