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Wixel: Generating a professional portrait with AI

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Generating a portrait
FAQs

This article refers to the previous version of Wixel. A new version was released in December 2025. If you're unsure whether you’re using the new or previous Wixel, view more information here.

Turn everyday photos into polished, professional portraits that leave a lasting impression. Whether you're creating images for LinkedIn, corporate websites, or conference materials, Wixel’s portrait generator provides quick, high-quality results tailored to your needs. Elevate your designs with sleek imagery that ensures you stand out.

A screenshot of generating an professional portrait in Wixel.

Generating a portrait

Use Wixel’s AI-powered portrait generator to transform photos into professional-quality portraits. Upload an image, customize the style, and save your final creation in just a few clicks.

To generate a portrait:

Dashboard

Wixel app

Go to your project in Wixel.
Click New Design on the left.
Click Generate Portrait.
(Optional) Under Choose image size, select an image type from the drop-down (e.g. Instagram, business) and the relevant size.
Add a person to feature in your image. Select an image from your uploaded media or upload a new photo.
(Optional) Choose a portrait style that fits your project (e.g., corporate, minimalist).
Click Generate Portrait.
Once the images are generated, choose what you want to do:
- Download an image: Hover over the relevant image and click the Download icon to save it to your device.
- Edit an image: Hover over the relevant image and click Edit to customize it further. Use tools like cropping, background removal, or color filters.
- Generate again: Click Generate Portrait to create new images.

Note:

Generated portraits are not automatically saved. Always download images you want to keep before generating new options.

FAQs

Click a question below to learn more about generating portraits.

What types of projects can I use the generate portrait tool for?

What is the difference between generate portrait and generate avatar?

How can I ensure my uploaded image gets the best results?

Can I customize the portrait style after creating it?

How can I use my portrait in other parts of my project?

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In this article

Generating a portrait
FAQs