There is no official CV photo size
Unlike passports, CVs have no fixed rule. A 4 : 5 portrait of about 400 × 500 pixels looks sharp in a Word or PDF CV without making the file heavy. Job portals and professional networks usually show a square, so the 400 × 400 and 800 × 800 options fit those.
A good CV photo
- Head and shoulders, face roughly in the upper third.
- Plain, calm background and soft daylight.
- Smile slightly and look at the camera.
Keep your CV small
Job portals often limit the whole CV to 2 MB or less. A photo under 200 KB keeps your PDF light and quick to open.
Questions
Is my photo private?
Yes. It is processed on your device and never uploaded.
Should I add a photo to my CV?
It depends on the country. Photos are common in much of Europe, Asia and Latin America, and usually left out in the US and UK.