Upload a front-facing selfie and the detector finds 478 face landmarks right in your browser, measures your forehead, cheekbones, jaw and face length, and tells you which face shape you are closest to, with hairstyle and glasses ideas. Your photo is never uploaded.
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Tip: drag any dot to fine-tune it. Put the top dot on your hairline, the side dots on the widest part of forehead, cheekbones and jaw corners, and the lower pair where the chin starts to curve.
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Your photo never leaves this device: face landmarks are found by a model that runs inside your browser. Face shape is a styling guide, not a measurement of beauty, and many faces sit between two shapes.
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How to use the Face Shape Detector
Upload a selfie (or take one with your camera). Face the camera straight on, with neutral expression and hair pulled back from your forehead and jaw.
Wait a moment while the face model loads and places ten measuring dots on your face.
Check the dots: drag the top dot to your hairline and adjust any side dot that is off the edge of your face.
Read your face shape and the match percentages; a close second shape means you share traits of both.
Use the tips for hairstyles and glasses, then download the marked photo or copy the result.
How your face shape is measured
Stylists describe face shape with four measurements, and this tool takes the same ones from your photo:
Face length: from the hairline to the bottom of the chin.
Forehead width: across the upper forehead, between the temples.
Cheekbone width: across the widest part of the cheekbones, usually level with the outer corners of the eyes.
Jaw width: between the two jaw corners (below the ears), plus the width where the jaw curves into the chin.
From these it calculates four ratios: length ÷ cheekbones (how long the face is), forehead ÷ cheekbones and jaw ÷ cheekbones (where the face is widest) and chin ÷ jaw (how pointed or square the lower face is). Each shape has a typical set of ratios; the tool scores your ratios against all seven and turns the distances into match percentages. Because ratios are used, it does not matter how big your face is in the picture.
Face shape reference
Shape
Length ÷ width
Widest part
Jaw and chin
Quick styling idea
Oval
about 1.4–1.5
Cheekbones, forehead close behind
Narrower than forehead, rounded
Most cuts and frames work
Round
about 1.1–1.25
Cheeks
Soft, rounded, few angles
Height on top, angular frames
Square
about 1.1–1.3
Equal forehead, cheeks and jaw
Wide, angular jaw corners
Soft layers, round frames
Oblong / rectangle
1.55 or more
Similar width top to bottom
Fairly straight jawline
Bangs, side volume, deep frames
Heart
about 1.3–1.45
Forehead and cheekbones
Narrow, pointed chin
Fullness near the jaw, light frames
Diamond
about 1.35–1.5
Cheekbones, clearly
Narrow jaw, defined chin
Fringe to widen forehead, oval frames
Triangle / pear
about 1.25–1.4
Jaw
Wide jaw, narrower forehead
Volume at the crown, top-heavy frames
These ranges are typical styling guidelines, not strict rules. Real faces are often a blend of two shapes, so use the top two results together.
Tips for an accurate result
Hold the camera at eye level about an arm's length away, or use a rear camera from a little further back, to reduce lens distortion.
Pull hair, hats and headbands away from your forehead and jaw; the top dot must sit on your real hairline.
Keep your mouth closed and relaxed. Smiling widens the cheeks and lifts the jaw corners.
Glasses are fine for detection, but take them off if the frames hide your temples.
If your hairline is receding or very high, place the top dot where your natural hairline used to be, or about one finger width above the top forehead crease.
Frequently asked questions
How does the face shape detector work?
It finds facial landmarks with an AI model that runs in your browser, then measures four proportions: face length divided by cheekbone width, forehead width and jaw width relative to the cheekbones, and how quickly the jaw narrows into the chin. These ratios are compared with typical proportions for each face shape and the closest match is shown with a percentage.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. The photo is processed on your device. Only the face model files are downloaded from a public CDN the first time; your image is never sent to a server.
What is the most common face shape?
Oval and round faces are the shapes stylists describe most often, but there is no single official count. Many people are a mix, for example an oval face with a slightly square jaw, which is why the tool shows a percentage for every shape.
How do I take a good photo for face shape?
Use even light, look straight at the camera at eye level, keep a neutral expression and pull your hair back so your hairline, ears and jawline are visible. Avoid wide-angle close-ups, which make the nose and center of the face look larger.
What is the difference between an oval and an oblong face?
Both are longer than they are wide. An oval face is about 1.5 times as long as it is wide with a narrower, rounded jaw, while an oblong (rectangle) face is longer still and keeps a similar width from forehead to jaw.
Why do I get a different shape with another photo?
Head tilt, camera distance, lens distortion, expression and hair covering the forehead all change the measured proportions. Try two or three straight-on photos and adjust the dots; the shape that comes up most often is the best guide.
Can I measure my face shape without the AI model?
Yes. If the model cannot load, the ten dots appear on the photo and you can drag them by hand to your hairline, forehead sides, cheekbones, jaw corners and chin. The same calculation runs on your placement.
Are all the tools on FreeToolCabin tested for quality and accuracy?
Yes! Every tool on our site undergoes automated Q/A testing in real browser environments to ensure high precision, correct output, and zero errors. If you happen to spot a bug or have a suggestion, please contact us at [email protected] and our team will review it right away.