What happens to photos and prompts I upload?
Handling varies by provider. Before uploading, review the service’s privacy and retention policy. Best practice: work from local copies, remove metadata from images, and avoid uploading photos of other people without explicit permission. If you’re concerned about retention, prefer workflows that use local processing or services that explicitly disclose short retention windows.
Can I use generated images for commercial profiles and company materials?
Many providers permit using generated images for profiles and company materials, but licensing terms differ. Confirm the generator’s acceptable use and licensing terms before publishing on company assets. For internal directories, prefer edited versions of existing staff photos to avoid ambiguity about likeness rights.
How should I prepare an input photo for best results?
Use a high-resolution image with clear facial visibility, neutral or uncluttered background, and minimal heavy shadows. Avoid extreme angles or heavy filters. If the subject wears glasses, ensure the frame doesn’t obscure the eyes and minimize glare. For background replacement, supply a photo where the subject is well separated from the background.
Which crop and file format should I use for LinkedIn, GitHub, and Twitch?
LinkedIn: 1:1 crop, 400x400–800x800 px PNG or JPG. GitHub: 1:1 crop, 400x400 px PNG with good contrast for small sizes. Twitch: provide a PNG with transparent background for overlays and a tight crop for channel icons; also export larger banner art where required. Always preview the image at the platform’s display size.
How do I create consistent profile photos across a team?
Use one base prompt for framing and lighting, then generate controlled expression and background color variants. Keep a style guide with allowed clothing, background palette, and file-naming conventions. Generate batches from a single seed to maintain consistent lighting and composition.
Should I edit an existing photo or generate from scratch?
Edit an existing photo when you want to preserve a person’s likeness and photographic detail (retouching, glare removal, background swap). Generate from scratch when you need stylized portraits, illustrated avatars, or when no suitable original exists. For professional profiles, editing usually yields the most natural result.
How do I make avatars legible at very small sizes?
Simplify details, increase contrast, and preserve key facial landmarks. Export dedicated small-icon variants at 64x64 and 128x128 px. For illustrated or gamer avatars, emphasize silhouette and high-contrast color blocks so the subject reads clearly at thumbnail sizes.
What’s good alt-text for a profile photo?
Write concise descriptions that focus on the subject’s role and visible attributes: e.g., “Mid-30s person with short dark hair, wearing a navy blazer, neutral smile — professional headshot.” Keep it neutral, avoid speculative details, and include context such as ‘professional headshot’ or ‘streamer avatar’ where helpful.
