How to Turn a Selfie Into a One-Page Report With ChatGPT

An emerging AI meme asks ChatGPT to examine a selfie and report a "facial aesthetic report", a poster-style infographic with score-bars, a proportion diagram, and style advice. This is not presented as paragraphs of text.

This article provides the prompt, explains the sections, and a disclaimer that the scores are a lighthearted AI opinion of the photo, not an objective or medical evaluation of the subject's face structure and character.

What is AI Face Rating Infographic?

It is an image prompt. The user uploads a selfie, pastes the prompt below, and the image-generating AI within ChatGPT is able to produce a one-page report that may include the following:

• A large portrait of the subject with an overall "photo-presentation" score

• Strengths with score bars: symmetry, proportion

• A face diagram with guide lines: midline, thirds, fifths

• Grooming, skincare, style, and photography advice

• A summary of the face-shape

The user may request the information in text instead; I recommend trying the text version first (see below) to understand what the AI is saying, before sharing the infographic. Everything the AI is saying is based on one photo, and the scores are subjective and should be taken with a grain of salt.

This article includes instructions for using ChatGPT to create the image, a review of the text prompt, and tips for using the most useful portions. It also contains safety and privacy considerations.

Below is a comparison of the infographic and text versions, including what to do if the text on the image is misspelled or inaccurate.

Read This Before Accepting Scores as Facts

• The scores are generated from one photo from an AI. It is not objective measurements.

• Lighting, lens, angle, expression, and filters can affect the appearance of the face in a photo. The AI will produce different scores and commentary based on the input photo.

• A photo isn't a medical or scientific instrument; the diagram lines are for entertainment value only.

• The report is not medical advice, dermatological advice, or cosmetic surgery advice.

• Do not interpret low scores as a personal characteristic. Use the grooming, skincare, and photography recommendations, if applicable, and disregard the rest.

What You Need

• Access to ChatGPT with image upload and image generation features (varies by plan)

• A clear selfie with minimal filters

• About 5 minutes

Do not upload photos of other people or children without permission.

Step 1: Take a Good Selfie

Face the camera straight on, in even lighting, and with a neutral or relaxed expression. Avoid filters, shadows, and unusual angles.

Step 2: Open ChatGPT and Upload the Photo

Open a new chat and upload the photo.

Step 3: Paste the Prompt Below

I have made a few minor edits to the original viral prompt, which are explained below. Here is the prompt:

✨ AI Prompt
Copy Prompt

Create a clean, professional FACIAL PRESENTATION REPORT INFOGRAPHIC IMAGE using the uploaded face photo.

IMPORTANT:

- Output the results as a report poster IMAGE, not text within chat

- Use the uploaded photo throughout the report

- Keep the identity of the person within the photo exactly as is. Do not beautify or alter any features. Keep the face authentic and real

- This is an entertainment value only, subjective opinion based on one photo. Add a small footer on the poster stating "Subjective AI opinion based on one photo, not a medical or scientific assessment."

TITLE: FACIAL PRESENTATION REPORT

SUBTITLE: Proportion • Symmetry • Photo Presentation

SECTION 1: Large portrait of the subject.

SECTION 2: PHOTO PRESENTATION SCORE

Show an overall score out of 10 and a short paragraph about the lighting, angle, expression, and visible features in this photo.

SECTION 3: TOP STRENGTHS

Show six strengths with icons: facial proportions, eye area, smile/expression, jawline, skin tone, overall harmony.

SECTION 4: ANALYTICAL BREAKDOWN

Horizontal score bars for: Symmetry, Facial Thirds, Facial Fifths, Eye Shape & Spacing, Brow Structure, Nose Harmony, Lip Proportions, Jawline, Chin, Cheekbones, Skin Quality in this photo, Hairline, Hairstyle, Overall Harmony, Photogenic Potential.

SECTION 5: PROPORTION AND SYMMETRY DIAGRAM

Use the uploaded face with a vertical midline, facial thirds grid, facial fifths grid, eye spacing, jawline markers and symmetry guides, and notes.

SECTION 6: RECOMMENDATIONS

Icon categories with short notes about Grooming, Facial Hair (if applicable), Skincare, Lifestyle, Fitness, Posture, Photography, Style.

SECTION 7: PRESENTATION IMPROVEMENT ESTIMATE

Score bars for: Current Photo, With Better Grooming, With Better Lighting & Styling, Combined.

SECTION 8: FACE SHAPE

Face shape, unique characteristics, and an illustration.

SECTION 9: SUMMARY

Top 3 strengths, top 3 areas of opportunity in the photo, and an overall score.

VISUAL STYLE: White background, black and grey text and divider lines, minimalist and ultra-clean design, professional-looking charts and score bars, portrait orientation (4:5 or A4), high resolution for print, no clutter, be respectful and constructive. Do not make claims about health, personality, intelligence, or character.

Changes I have made from the original viral prompt:

1. Changed "medical-grade infographic" to "clean, professional infographic": a medical document style may give the incorrect impression that this is a medical or scientific assessment

2. Changed "attractiveness potential" to "photo presentation score": the AI is giving an opinion on a photo

3. Added a disclaimer footer that this is a subjective opinion based on one photo

4. Changed the "potential improvement" section to "estimates for current photo", "with better grooming", "with better lighting and styling", and "combined", to tie improvements in the photo to specific changes that can be made

Step 4: Generate and Review Image

Let ChatGPT generate the image, then review each section:

• Does the text match the score bars?

• Is the diagram roughly accurate to the person's face, or are the lines just decoration?

• Does any text appear misspelled or incorrectly formatted? Images tend to have errors if the text is too small. Request that the text be modified, or use an image editor to fix it

If the image is not accurate, explain what should be changed and request that a new image be generated.

Step 5: Try a Text Version, Too

If you want something that is easier to read, ask to generate the text version using this prompt:

✨ AI Prompt
Copy Prompt

Analyze the uploaded selfie and write a respectful personal appearance report based only on what is visible. Include: visible features, notes on proportions (noting that a photo cannot give exact measurements), feedback on lighting, angle, and expression, grooming and hairstyle suggestions, an overall photo-presentation score out of 10 that explains what it represents, and three tips for a more flattering, natural photo. Do not make claims about personality, intelligence, health, or character. Explain that any score is subjective and not a measure of beauty or worth.

Step 6: Use the Practical Suggestions

The most useful parts of the report are usually the practical suggestions: better lighting, angle, and hairstyle. Take a second selfie with those changes and see what difference they make. In general, avoid altering your natural appearance to chase an AI-score.

Infographic Report vs Text Report

| |Infographic image |Text report|

|---|---|---|

|Shareable|Yes|Needs formatting|

|Easy to fact-check|Harder|Easier|

|Text accuracy|May have typos|More reliable|

|Best for|Having fun|Understanding the feedback|

Privacy and Safety Considerations

• A face photo is sensitive data. Review the privacy policy and data practices of the service before uploading a photo

• Do not include documents, address books, or other identifying information that should not be shared publicly

• Be careful when sharing the report online, and note that it is an AI opinion

• Do not use this on photos of other people without permission, and not on children

• If you are feeling insecure about your appearance based on the scores, consider talking to a friend, a therapist, or a dermatologist. No one's appearance is "bad" or "in need of improvement" simply by virtue of existing

My Experience Trying This

Note to the author (delete before publishing): Describe what happened when you tried this on your own photo

Did the scores match the written feedback? Was the diagram accurate to your own face? Were there typos on the image that had to be edited?

What suggestion was practical and helped you take a better selfie? What suggestion was unnecessary and/or impossible to implement?

FAQs

Is the AI face rating accurate?

No, the scores are subjective opinions generated from one photo.

Why did you change the prompt from the viral version?

I removed wording that made it sound medical or tied attractiveness to the score, and I added a disclaimer, so the result should be honest about what it is.

Can I use this on someone else's photo?

Only with that person's permission, and not on children.

Do I need ChatGPT Plus?

It depends on your region and what features are available. Image upload and generation may be limited on lower plans.

Why is the text on the image wrong?

Some text on images gets misinterpreted by the model. Ask for a revision, or edit the image in an editor.

Is my selfie stored somewhere?

It depends on the service and your privacy preferences. Review their privacy policy and data practices before uploading photos.

Should I post my score online?

Only if you are comfortable doing so, and note that it is an AI opinion.

Conclusion

An AI face rating infographic is a fun exercise to see what ChatGPT can do with your photo. Take the comments and scores with a grain of salt, be aware of your privacy and data, and use only the practical suggestions for improving your selfies. Your appearance and worth are not determined by an AI algorithm.