What angle is most flattering for a selfie?

Start slightly above eye level, then rotate your face a little (3/4). Avoid shooting from below unless you’re intentionally going for a dramatic look.

Why do my selfies look worse than the mirror?

Phones often use wide lenses and strong processing that changes proportions. Step back and use 2x/telephoto if available for a more natural look.

Usually no. Clean light + good framing beats filters. If you use a filter, keep it subtle and consistent across your profile.

What’s the fastest improvement?

Face a window, clean the background, and retake from a slightly higher angle. Those 3 fixes outperform most editing.

Nanorater

Selfie Rater

powered byNano Banana Pro

Upload a selfie for blunt persona annotations on angle, light, expression, and background. Get fast retake steps that improve clarity and vibe.

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Step 1

Who do you want to judge you?

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Input

Max 5MB

Step 2

1 credit / image•

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Output

Your annotated result will appear here

Step 3

Rate this image

What this tool does

This tool helps you improve a casual selfie fast: what to retake, how to pose, and how to fix lighting and framing without over-editing.

Eyes sharp and in focus (not the nose/ears).

Camera slightly above eye level to avoid under-chin emphasis.

Window light from ~45°; avoid ceiling light casting raccoon shadows.

Background simplified (no laundry, messy shelves, bright signs).

Expression reads relaxed (no forced smile, no dead eyes).

Crop leaves a little headroom; avoid cutting off chin.

Color looks natural (no orange skin or gray-green cast).

Phone lens is clean; no haze from fingerprints.

How to use (get better results)

Follow these steps to increase feedback accuracy.

STEP 01

Upload 1 clear selfie (avoid collages).

STEP 02

Also try one “baseline” shot and one “improved” retake.

STEP 03

If possible, take a new photo by a window facing the light.

STEP 04

Try 2 angles: slightly above eye level, and slight 3/4 turn.

STEP 05

Compare persona outputs: one strict, one coaching.

STEP 06

Fix the top 1–2 issues and retake immediately.

STEP 07

Save the best crop for tiny-avatar readability.

Scoring rubric (how we judge a good photo)

Each dimension maps to actionable improvements.

Face clarity

Eyes in focus, no blur, natural detail.

Lighting

Soft and directional; clean skin tone.

Angle

Flattering perspective; no distortion.

Expression

Warm, relaxed, confident—fits your vibe.

Background

Quiet, supportive, not distracting.

Crop & framing

Intentional headroom and composition.

Do / Don't

Quick pitfalls checklist for faster improvements.

Use window light and face toward it.
Hold the phone slightly above eye level.
Step back and use 2x to reduce distortion.
Relax your jaw and soften your eyes.
Clean the lens before shooting.
Take 5 shots and pick the best micro-expression.
Keep a simple background and one dominant color theme.

Don't

Don’t use harsh front flash in a dark room.
Don’t shoot ultra-wide very close to your face.
Don’t over-smooth skin to “plastic.”
Don’t crop too tight and cut off the chin.
Don’t use distracting backgrounds or mirrors behind you.
Don’t force a big smile if it looks tense.
Don’t mix conflicting color temperatures (blue + orange).

Who it's for

Anyone updating profile photos on social apps.

People who feel their selfies look “off” but can’t tell why.

Users who want concrete retake directions (angle/light/pose).

Anyone testing multiple “vibes” with different personas.

People who want to look better with minimal edits.

Creators choosing a clean, readable avatar crop.

Who it's not for

If you want heavy Photoshop/beauty edits done for you.
If the photo is extremely low-res or heavily filtered.
If you upload group photos where the subject is unclear.
If you want a one-word verdict and no actionable steps.
If you’re optimizing for formal ID compliance (use ID tools).
If your goal is outfit-only feedback (use outfit tools).

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