Oval
Length is moderately greater than width. The cheek area is usually the broadest visible region, followed by a gradual taper toward a softly rounded jaw.
Free AI Face Shape Detector
Upload one clear, front-facing photo. Face Atlas compares your visible length, cheek width and jaw taper to show your closest face-shape match—and the evidence behind it.
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- Result includes measured evidence
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Choose one clear photo
Drop your portrait here
Face forward in even light. Keep your forehead, cheeks and chin visible.
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Your closest visible profile
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Why this result
This is a geometric comparison of one photograph, not an identity, attractiveness or medical assessment. Camera angle, expression and hairstyle can affect the result.
1Find 478 visible landmarks
2Correct for head roll
3Compare length, width and jaw taper
What your face-shape result means
Face shape is a shorthand for visible outline and proportion. It is more useful as a starting point for frames and hairstyles than as a rigid label.
Round
Length and width sit closer together. The cheek area looks full, while the jaw transitions smoothly without a strong corner or narrow chin.
Square
The forehead, cheek area and jaw appear closer in width. A broader lower face and clearer jaw corners contribute more than face length alone.
Heart
The upper face appears broader than the lower face. The visible outline narrows from the cheeks toward a smaller or more pointed chin.
Oblong
Visible face length is distinctly greater than cheek-side width, while the forehead, cheeks and jaw remain relatively consistent through the outline.
How the face shape detector compares your photo
The detector does not choose a face shape from one measurement. It first corrects the eye line for head roll, then compares several visible proportions. The closest match is the profile whose combined measurements best fit the photo.
Every result is a photo-based estimate. Face shapes overlap, and a person can sit between two profiles. That is why the result includes ranked matches and measured evidence instead of presenting one label as an absolute fact.
The comparison focuses on the outer geometry visible in the photo. Eye shape, nose shape, skin, age and perceived attractiveness do not determine the face-shape label. Each distance is normalized to the visible face size so a large image and a smaller image can be compared on the same proportional basis.
Forehead width is especially sensitive to hair coverage, so the detector relies on landmarks it can see consistently and treats the upper outline with care. If the outline is obstructed or the head is turned, the result should be read with lower confidence and repeated with a clearer photo.
- Visible length
- Forehead-side landmark to chin, measured after the photo is aligned.
- Cheek-side width
- The widest stable span across the visible cheek region.
- Jaw width
- The lower-face span used to distinguish a broad jaw from a tapered outline.
- Jaw taper
- How strongly the outline narrows between the cheeks, jaw sides and chin.
Read the result as a comparison, not a verdict
A result is most useful when you can see why the first match ranked above the alternatives.
Start with the top two matches
If Oval and Oblong are close, face length is likely the main signal while the jaw remains balanced. If Round and Square are close, length and width may be similar while jaw definition separates the two. A close second match is normal and gives useful context.
Check the evidence
Look at the length-to-width relationship, cheek width and jaw taper shown with the result. These measurements explain the ranking. They are more useful than comparing your photo with a celebrity or an idealized illustration.
Repeat with a better photo
Retake the photo if the camera sits above or below eye level, one side of the jaw is hidden, or hair covers the temples. Similar photos should produce similar rankings. Large changes usually indicate that the input conditions changed.
Why two face shapes can look similar
Oval or Oblong? Both are longer than they are wide. Oblong results show a stronger length signal and a more consistent width from forehead to jaw, while Oval results usually show a gentler taper below the cheeks.
Round or Square? Both can have similar visible length and width. A broader jaw with clearer corners moves the comparison toward Square; a smoother transition around the lower outline moves it toward Round.
Oval or Heart? Both can narrow toward the chin. Heart results show a larger contrast between the upper face and lower jaw, while Oval results keep the transition more balanced through the cheeks.
What makes a reliable face-shape photo?
Use a relaxed, front-facing portrait taken near eye level. Keep the phone far enough away to reduce wide-angle distortion, and use even light so both sides of the outline remain visible.
- Keep the full outline visible. Move hair away from the forehead, cheek sides and jaw.
- Face the camera directly. Turning or tilting changes apparent width and jaw taper.
- Use a neutral expression. A wide smile can broaden the lower face and shorten its visible length.
- Avoid close wide-angle selfies. Greater camera distance produces a more stable proportion comparison.
Face shape questions
How the detector works, what can affect the result and what happens to your photo.
What face shape do I have?
Choose a clear, front-facing photo and run the free detector. It compares your visible facial proportions with five profiles, then shows your closest match and the next closest options. The measurements beside your result explain why one shape ranked first. Since face shapes overlap, use the result as a guide to your appearance in this photo, not a fixed label.
How does an AI face shape detector work?
The detector finds facial landmarks in your photo, corrects for a tilted head, and compares visible face length, cheek width, jaw width and jaw taper. It ranks five face-shape profiles by how closely they fit those proportions. Your result includes the other matches and the measurements used in the comparison.
How accurate is the face shape detector?
It measures visible landmarks and applies the same comparison method to each photo. There is no universal boundary between face-shape categories, so the result is an estimate, not a guaranteed classification. A front-facing photo with your full outline visible gives the detector a better basis for comparison. Check the ranked matches and measurements, especially when the top two are close.
What photo should I upload for the best results?
Use a sharp photo of one person facing the camera, with the camera near eye level and soft, even light. Move hair away from your forehead, cheeks and jaw, and keep a relaxed expression. Avoid a close wide-angle selfie or a photo taken from above or below. The tool accepts a JPG or PNG up to 10 MB.
What are the different face shapes?
People use several names for face shapes, and the boundaries between them are subjective. This detector compares five profiles: Oval, Round, Square, Heart and Oblong. It does not report Diamond or other categories as separate results. The shape guide above describes the proportions behind each of the five profiles.
Why do different photos or tools give different face shapes?
A camera angle, close lens, expression or hair covering part of your face can change the outline a tool sees. Different tools may also use different landmarks, categories or cutoffs. Compare results from clear, front-facing photos taken under similar conditions. If two shapes keep appearing, look at their measurements rather than forcing one permanent label.
Can I have more than one face shape?
Yes. Face-shape categories overlap, so your proportions can sit between two profiles. The detector shows a closest match and the next closest options for that reason. If two matches rank closely, read both descriptions and look at the length, width and jaw measurements. A different clear photo may shift their order without changing your underlying features.
Is this face shape detector free to use?
Yes. You can upload a photo, run the face-shape comparison and view the result without paying or creating an account. The complete face analysis is a separate, optional service. You can use this detector without continuing to it.
Is my face photo uploaded, stored, or shared?
For this free face-shape check, your photo is processed in your browser and is not uploaded to Face Atlas servers. The detector does not save it as a server report or share it with an AI provider. If you continue to the complete analysis, its separate consent step explains any later cloud processing and storage before you agree. See the Privacy Policy for details.
What hairstyles and glasses suit my face shape?
Use your closest matches as a starting point. If your face looks longer, try hair with some width at the sides or glasses with deeper lenses. If it looks rounder, height at the crown or a frame with a stronger upper edge can change the balance. Try a few options against your own photo, especially if your top two matches are close. The complete face analysis offers more personal style directions.