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#OpenToWork Frame Generator
Add #OpenToWork, #Hiring, #OpenForFreelance or your own text to your LinkedIn profile photo — with 4 styles, fonts and photo positioning. Free, private, no sign-up.
- 10 Presets
- Custom Text
- 4 Styles
- 800×800 PNG
- Photo Stays Private
- No Watermark
LinkedIn Photo Frame Generator
Add a #OpenToWork, #Hiring or custom frame to your profile photo
1. Your photo
Your photo never leaves your browser — nothing is uploaded or saved.
2. Frame text
3. Frame style
4. Adjust the photo
LinkedIn also has a built-in frame: turn on “Open to work” or “Hiring” on your profile and choose to show it on your photo. Use this tool for custom text or styles.
Match your banner
Use the same colour in the Banner Maker.
Open to work?
Update your headline too.
Hiring?
Announce it with the Post Generator.
What's New in the Photo Frame Generator (2026 Upgrade)
10 presets
Open to work, hiring, freelance, internships, speaking, mentoring and more.
4 frame styles
Classic band, full ring, band + outline, gradient.
4 fonts
Bold sans, rounded, serif or mono.
Band controls
Thickness and length of the band.
Position your photo
Zoom and move it so your face sits in the centre.
Photo adjustments
Brightness, black & white and background colour.
PNG & JPG
800×800 or 400×400.
Private by design
Your photo never leaves your browser.
Remembers your style
Frame settings are saved; your photo isn't.
LinkedIn Photo Frames at a Glance
- LinkedIn's recommended minimum
- 400×400
- Our default export
- 800×800
- Frame presets
- 10
- Frame styles
- 4
- Characters of custom text
- 24
- Fonts
- 4
- Uploads to our servers
- 0
- Watermarks
- 0
How to Add a Frame to Your LinkedIn Photo
- 01
Choose your photo
Pick a clear, well-lit photo of your face. It stays in your browser.
- 02
Pick a frame
Choose a preset or type your own text, then a style, colour and font.
- 03
Adjust & download
Zoom and move your photo, then download the PNG and upload it to LinkedIn.
Custom Frame vs LinkedIn's Built-In Frame
LinkedIn's built-in frame
- Turned on with your Open to Work or Hiring setting
- Also helps recruiters find you
- Fixed wording and style
- Can be visible to everyone or recruiters only
A custom frame (this tool)
- Any wording: #OpenForFreelance, #Speaking…
- Your colours, fonts and style
- Purely visual — doesn't change LinkedIn settings
- Best used alongside LinkedIn's setting
Popular LinkedIn Photo Frames
#OpenToWork
Let your network know you're looking.
#Hiring
Show you're building a team.
#OpenForFreelance
Tell clients you're taking projects.
#OpenToInternships
For students looking for experience.
#Speaking
Signal you're available for talks and podcasts.
#Mentoring / #Volunteering
Show you're giving back.
Profile Photo Frame Tips
Start with a good photo
Your face clearly visible, good light, simple background.
Keep the text short
Shorter text is bigger and easier to read in the small circle.
Centre your face
Use zoom and position so the band doesn't cover your chin.
Match your brand
Use the same colour as your banner.
Think about who sees it
A visible frame is public. Use LinkedIn's private setting if needed.
Take it off when done
Remove #OpenToWork once you've accepted a role.
6 Photo Frame Mistakes
Band covering your face
Zoom out or move the photo up.
Long text that's unreadable
Keep it under about 16 characters.
A blurry, low-res photo
Export at 800×800.
Forgetting LinkedIn's settings
Turn on Open to Work in LinkedIn too.
Busy background photos
Use a plain background colour.
Leaving the frame on forever
Update it when your status changes.
How to Upload Your Framed Photo
- 1
Download the 800×800 PNG.
- 2
On LinkedIn, click your profile photo.
- 3
Choose to change or update your photo and upload the PNG.
- 4
Adjust the crop so the frame sits in the circle, then save.
Who Is This For?
Job seekers
A clear #OpenToWork signal.
Students
Internships and first jobs.
Hiring managers
Attract candidates.
Freelancers
Open for projects.
Founders
#Hiring or #NowBuilding.
Teams
Matching frames for a campaign.
Tutorials & Guides
Pro Tips
Use both signals
Turn on LinkedIn's Open to Work setting and use a frame.
Post about it
A short post saying what role you want gets more eyes than a frame alone.
Update your headline
Say what you're looking for in your headline too.
Match your banner
Same colour, same message, one clear profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add the Open to Work frame on LinkedIn itself?
LinkedIn has a built-in version: turn on “Open to work” from your profile and choose whether to show the #OpenToWork frame on your photo. The built-in frame can't be customised — use this tool when you want different words, colours or styles.
Is a custom frame better than LinkedIn's built-in one?
It depends on your goal. LinkedIn's built-in Open to Work setting also lets recruiters find you — keep that switched on. A photo-based frame is better when you want custom wording (like #OpenForFreelance or #Speaking) or a style that matches your brand.
Can recruiters find me if I use a photo frame instead of LinkedIn's setting?
A photo frame is purely visual — it doesn't change any LinkedIn settings. For the most visibility, do both: turn on Open to Work in LinkedIn (you can choose “Recruiters only” if you're employed), and use a frame if you want it visible to everyone.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Your photo is processed entirely in your browser on a canvas — it's never sent to a server, stored or shared. Only your frame settings (text, colours, style) are saved.
What size should a LinkedIn profile photo be?
LinkedIn recommends at least 400 × 400 pixels. This tool exports 800 × 800 (sharp on high-resolution screens) and 400 × 400.
What text can I use?
Anything up to 24 characters — use a preset like #OpenToWork, #Hiring, #OpenForFreelance, #Speaking or #Mentoring, or type your own.
PNG or JPG?
PNG keeps the round photo with a transparent background and the sharpest text. JPG puts it on white and makes a smaller file. LinkedIn accepts both.
How do I upload the framed photo?
On LinkedIn, click your profile photo, choose to change or update it, upload the downloaded PNG, adjust the crop so the frame sits in the circle, and save.
Should I use a frame if I'm employed?
Think about who can see it. A visible #OpenToWork frame is seen by everyone, including your employer. If that's a concern, use LinkedIn's “Recruiters only” setting instead of a visible frame.
Is it free?
Yes — free, unlimited downloads, no watermark and no sign-up.
Let People Know You're Available
Scroll up, choose your photo and a frame, and download a sharp 800×800 PNG — private and free.