How do I know which photo I look better in?
Compare the photos on the things that are measurable and that change how a face reads: proportions, symmetry, head angle and how large the face is in the frame. FaceTwin does this in your browser. Each photo gets the same 1–10 proportions score, built from 68 landmarks and compared with our 1,196 reference faces (median 7.2), plus a symmetry score (median 79 out of 100). Then it checks whether the head is turned, tilted, or too small in the frame, because those flaws cost more than any feature. Photos are ranked best first, with the reason, such as “most frontal, level head”. It measures the face, not the mood: the photo with the best smile or light may not be the top ranked, so choose among the top two by eye. Nothing is uploaded.
- Compare 2–4 photos at once
- 1–10 score + symmetry for each
- Checks head turn, tilt and face size
- Computed in your browser, nothing uploaded
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What the photo comparison checks
Looking better in a photo is partly the person and partly the photo. The same face can score a point lower because of a slight head turn or a close lens. The comparison tool measures both so you can tell the difference.
| Check | What it measures | Why it matters for choosing |
|---|---|---|
| Proportions score (1–10) | 68 landmarks → five proportions, scaled against 1,196 reference faces (median 7.2, middle 80% 6.4–8) | Shows which photo shows your proportions at their most balanced |
| Symmetry (0–100) | Left and right halves compared (median 79 in our set) | Head turn and expression lower it, so it also flags a bad pose |
| Head turn | Left-right rotation from the landmark layout | A turned head shortens one cheek and hides the jaw |
| Head tilt | Roll of the eye line against the horizontal | A tilted head shifts every ratio and looks off-balance |
| Face size in frame | Face width as a share of the photo | Too small means a low-detail face and a crop that wastes pixels |
The ranking puts the best photo first and says why: for example “most frontal, level head” or “face too small in the frame”. The photos are never sent anywhere. Everything is computed in your browser, and the images are gone when you close the page.
How to pick the right photo for dating, LinkedIn or a passport
The best photo depends on where it will be used. The ranking tells you which photo shows your face most clearly; the context tells you which of the top two to choose.
| Use | Choose the photo with | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Dating profile | A clear, well-lit face; a natural expression; a frontal or slight three-quarter angle | Heavy filters, sunglasses in the first photo, group shots as the lead |
| LinkedIn / work | Head and shoulders, level head, plain background, relaxed expression | Cropped-out friends, strong tilt, a very small face in the frame |
| Passport or ID style | Frontal, level, neutral face, even light, full face in frame | Smiles, glasses glare, head tilt, shadows across the face |
| Social profile picture | A face that stays readable at thumbnail size | Wide shots where the face is a few pixels |
If you are comparing profile photos for a dating app, put the strongest photo first and keep the others varied. A score tells you which photo flatters your proportions, but dating results also depend on expression, context and what the photo says about you, which no landmark measurement sees.
What makes the same face look better: light, angle and distance
Most of the difference between a good and a bad photo of the same person comes from three things you control.
- Light: face a window or shoot in open shade. Soft light from the front fills shadows; overhead light and flash flatten or carve the face.
- Angle: the camera at eye level keeps the proportions honest. Looking up from below lengthens the lower face; looking down from above shortens the forehead and widens the face. A slight turn of 10–20 degrees can flatter, but a clear head turn costs symmetry.
- Lens distance: close selfies enlarge the nose and the middle of the face. Stand at arm’s length or further and crop, or ask someone to take it from 1.5–2 metres.
- Expression: relaxed eyes and a natural smile read better than a forced one. The tool does not score the smile, so use your own eye for this.
A useful way to use the tool is to shoot a batch of six to ten photos in the same light, load the best four, and let the ranking drop the ones where the head is turned or tilted. Then pick between the top two by expression.
FaceTwin vs asking people (Photofeeler and friends)
Photofeeler works differently, and the two answer different questions. As of November 2026, Photofeeler's own site says that real people vote on your photos and you get trait scores such as attractive, smart and trustworthy for dating, or competent, likable and influential for business. Voting on other people's photos earns a free test, and purchasing credits speeds up results.
| FaceTwin photo comparison | Photofeeler | |
|---|---|---|
| Who judges | Your browser: landmark measurements | Real people voting |
| What you learn | Which photo has the most balanced proportions, a frontal level head, and a good face size | How strangers perceive traits for a purpose such as dating or business |
| Photo handling | Computed on your device, nothing uploaded | Photos are shown to voters (you control visibility, per their site) |
| Speed | Seconds | Depends on votes (per their site: free by voting, faster with credits) |
| Best for | A quick first pass, and finding technical flaws | Testing how strangers read your photo |
They work well together: use FaceTwin to drop the photos with a head turn, tilt or small face, then put your final two or three in front of real people if the decision matters.
Frequently asked questions
How does FaceTwin choose the best photo?
Each photo gets a 1–10 proportions score and a symmetry score from 68 landmarks, plus checks for head turn, head tilt and face size. Photos are ranked best first, with the main reason, such as a frontal level head. It measures the face and the pose, not the expression or the light.
How many photos can I compare?
Two to four at a time. Run the tool again with the next batch if you have more.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. The comparison runs in your browser, so the pictures and the landmarks stay on your device. Nothing is stored.
Should I trust the ranking for dating photos?
Use it for the technical part: pose, head angle, face size, balance. Dating results also depend on expression, setting and what the photo shows about you, so choose between the top two yourself. Entertainment, not a measure of worth.
Why is my favourite photo not ranked first?
Likely because the head is turned or tilted, the camera was too close, or the face is small in the frame. These lower the measured score even when the photo looks good to you. Choose between the top two by eye.
Is this the same as Photofeeler?
No. Photofeeler collects votes from real people. FaceTwin measures your face and pose in the browser, instantly and privately. They answer different questions and can be used together.
Is my photo uploaded?
Not for local lookalikes or face analysis: the model runs in your browser, so your selfie, landmarks and descriptor stay on your device. AI portraits, including the first free one, and full reports send your photo through our server to the AI provider after a free first-portrait request or a credit purchase, and separate upload consent. Reports also send your numeric measurements. FaceTwin does not save the original photo; it is discarded from request memory after processing.
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Last updated 2026-10-18. FaceTwin is for entertainment and is not identity recognition, medical or cosmetic advice.