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How to upload or edit your resume photo

Add, replace, or remove a resume photo with market-specific best-practice guidance.

How to upload or edit your resume photo guide illustration

A resume photo can help in some markets and hurt in others. The right choice depends on country norms, industry expectations, and the type of role you are targeting. Use this guide to decide deliberately instead of following random template defaults.

Upload a photo

  • Open your resume and stay on the Personal details step.
  • Click Upload photo next to the photo preview.
  • Drop an image on the box, or click Choose Image and pick a file. JPEG, PNG or WEBP, up to 10 MB.
  • Drag the image to reposition it, use the Zoom and Straighten sliders or the 90 degree rotate buttons, then click Save.
  • The photo is saved with this resume's personal details. New resumes you create afterwards start from the same details, so they pick it up too, while resumes you already made keep the photo they had.

Replace or remove your photo

  • On the Personal details step, click Edit photo to reopen the photo editor.
  • Click Replace to pick a different file, adjust the framing, then click Save.
  • To take the photo off, click Remove next to Edit photo.
  • If you remove the photo, the template adjusts the layout to fill the space.

Photo tips

  • Use a plain or simple background — busy backgrounds distract from the document.
  • A clear, well-lit headshot works best. Avoid group photos or casual shots.
  • Square or portrait crops fit template frames better than landscape.
  • JPEG, PNG and WEBP files up to 10 MB are accepted. A smaller file still loads and exports faster.
Not all templates support photos. If you switch to a template that does not have a photo section, the photo is stored but not shown. Switch back to a photo-enabled template and it will reappear.
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