How to Make a Good Tinder Profile: 15 Dos & Don’ts

Dating apps have become more popular than ever, especially with their popularity on social media, and a wide variety of dating sites are being created. Among them is Tinder, which is probably the most well-known dating app! On Tinder, you swipe through multiple people’s profiles and can form matches with those you are interested in. It’s a great way to meet people for relationships!

However, for a successful experience on Tinder, it’s vital to include at least 3-5 profile pictures that show yourself and your personality off well. If you want to know how to make a good Tinder profile picture, keep reading to find out!

1. Clean Photo Background

Having a clean background is important as to not detract attention from yourself. With less clutter, it allows the viewer to focus more on you. It also gives off a more well “put together” vibe!

Background Blur is a great tool to make you the focus of the photo. Also, you can use background remover tool to clean the background. All you have to do is use the brush over the area you want to remove, and as easy as that, the object is gone!

2. Show Your Friendly Persona

No amount of make-up or styling brightens up your look like a smile can. People love a good time, and they want their potential partner to be someone who looks warm, happy, and kind. And the easiest way to achieve that is to smile in pictures, and if you don’t have one, you can learn how to smile for pictures.

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3. Use High Quality Photos

Including high-definition pictures on your Tinder can never go wrong. Good quality photos make it easier for others to view your appearance clearly, showing off the best version of yourself! So make sure to clean up your photos using the Image Quality Enhancement tool to sharpen them up.

4. Add Some Makeup

On Tinder, you want to present the best version of yourself, and one of the best ways to do this is with the power of makeup! Applying makeup in real life is always a great option, but using BeautyPlus’ s makeup tool can also yield similar results. It’s a wonderful alternative for those who aren’t as skilled in makeup, or have past pictures with no makeup that they would like to use! From lipstick colors, blush, to skin tone, come try our makeup looks and feel even better!

5. Pick the Right Angles for Your Photos

The camera can easily warp how you look for the worst, and one’s body is no exception! Certain angles can make you look unusually short or long, or just simply interestingly shaped. If you want to reshape your body in a photo, a body editor tool can help you look your very best!

For this image, I used the “body tuner” to length the woman’s torso and legs for an elongated look. I then went in with the “slim” feature and made slight adjustments to the waist area. The end result is a more refined look!

Using dating apps, such as Tinder, are a great communication tool to find potential romantic partners! To make the most out of your Tinder experience, it’s crucial to have the right pictures that represent you and your life best.

6. Show Your Full Muscles 

Your photos are your first impression on a Tinder profile, and it’s natural to want people to see you in your best shape. If you want to stand out to your potential match, include a full-body photo that showcases your physique. Hit the gym, capture the results of your hard work, and be confident.

7. Add Photos That Showcase Your Interests 

When looking for a partner, you want someone who has similar interests to yours. They make for great conversation starters, give you activities you could do together, and narrow down the dating pool, so include pictures that showcase your interests. You could use photos of you surfing, traveling, playing the guitar and more as your Tinder profile.

8. Photos with Pets

There are very few things that you can put on your Tinder profile that are quite as adorable as pictures of you with your pets. They grab attention, show your softer side, and if your potential partner is a cat or dog person, they’re quicker to trust you and reach out to you.

9. Photos of Being in Nature

Having a great view to supplement your photo is always a plus, and if you have pictures of you with a sunset on the beach, a gorgeous mountain trail, or you feeding little ducks in a pond at the park, add them. They add a more relaxed, nature-loving, outdoorsy, and adventurous touch to your personality and, therefore, your profile.

When curating your dating profile, there are some hard “don’ts,” or things to stay away from. Otherwise, it could very much be a turn-off to people who would potentially be interested. Here are some things to NOT include on your Tinder profile:

1. Old Photos

Using old photos of yourself where you look younger from your current self could easily fool others into having an outdated image of you in their mind.

2. Photos with Exes or the Opposite Sex

This is a definite “no,” but somehow some people still include it for the sake of including pictures. However, pictures with any girls could give off the wrong idea and put someone off.

3. Group Photos

While certain group photos can be good for variety, it’s usually better to only use pictures that highlight who the Tinder profile is about – you!  Group photos make people confusing to tell which person is you, or they may find that you’re the least interesting person in the group photo.

4. Unappealing Clothing Colors

Clothing colors can subconsciously influence someone’s interest. It’s been noted that generally unappealing colors like yellow and brown do not perform as well as others who wear different clothing colors.

5. Avoid Overly Edited/Beautified Photos

The number one complaint on online forums when it comes to online dating is being catfished. When people edit their photos, it’s not to deceive others. They might overedit out of nervousness and accidentally touch up their photos until the person in the photo does not look like them anymore.

6. Don’t Include Photos of Children

This goes without saying, but never include pictures of children. There are several reasons for that, such as privacy and clarity. You don’t want to put pictures of your nieces and nephews out there, and if you have kids of your own, you might want to save that information for an in-person date. Besides, it’s better to keep the focus on you and what you bring to the table rather than on people in your life.