# Uploading Your Photos

> How to upload or capture your reference photos and what makes a good photo

- Language: English (en)
- Canonical URL: https://jobfoto.ch/help/getting-started/uploading-your-photos
- Last updated: 2026-03-02

Jobfoto needs a few clear selfies of your face to generate headshots. You can upload files from your device or use mobile capture for a guided experience.

## Two Ways to Add Photos

### Option A: Mobile Capture

On mobile, you're guided through a step-by-step capture experience with on-screen prompts for angles and expressions, plus a face guide overlay to help you position yourself correctly.

On desktop, click **Start capture** to get a QR code. Scan it with your phone to open the guided capture — your photos sync back to the desktop automatically.

![Desktop QR code dialog for mobile capture](https://jobfoto.ch/_app/immutable/assets/step3-mobile1.D128TfHN.png)

![Mobile capture intro screen with tips](https://jobfoto.ch/_app/immutable/assets/step3-mobile2.CU7lpxIT.jpg)

### Option B: File Upload

Drag and drop photos onto the upload area, or click to browse your files. Pick your two best photos — clear selfies where your face is well lit and fully visible work best. Supported formats: JPEG, PNG, HEIC, and HEIF.

![File upload area for dragging and dropping photos](https://jobfoto.ch/_app/immutable/assets/step3-file-upload.Cp4F_iNy.png)

## Quality Guidance

Every photo you upload is automatically scored for quality on a 0–100 scale:

-   **85+** (green) — Excellent Quality
-   **70–84** (green) — Good Quality, ready to use
-   **60–69** (orange) — Okay Quality, usable but has minor issues
-   **50–59** (amber) — Low Quality, consider replacing for better results
-   **Below 50** (red) — Unusable, upload a different photo

Click on any photo to see its score, a detailed quality assessment, and suggestions for improvement. Only photos scoring 50 or above are used for headshot generation.

![Quality score dialog showing feedback](https://jobfoto.ch/_app/immutable/assets/step3-quality-score1.6oUIy3iV.png)

![Quality score dialog showing detailed assessment](https://jobfoto.ch/_app/immutable/assets/step3-quality-score2.Cd-8KKAg.png)

## Photo Requirements

Better input photos lead to better headshots. Follow these tips to get the most out of your session:

-   **Your face should be well lit** - Too dark? Move closer to a window or lamp. Don't stand with your back to a window or lamp.
-   **Stand up, camera at eye level** - standing gives the best angle, hold your phone at arm's length to avoid distortion
-   **Keep hands away from your face** - hands or objects near the face can interfere with AI editing
-   **Groom yourself** - style your hair, trim or shape your beard, and put on makeup the way you'd like to appear in your headshots
-   **Closed-mouth expression** - a calm, natural look works best, avoid showing teeth or making unnatural expressions