It’s something that many singles spend hours on.
But the days of having to decide whether or not to include your friends, dogs, or selfies in your dating app profile will soon be a thing of the past, thanks to Tinder.
The dating app has released a new tool called ‘Photo Selector’, which uses AI to select the best photos for your dating profile.
“By taking the burden of selecting photos away, Photo Selector allows users to focus more on making meaningful connections instead of spending excessive time selecting photos,” Tinder explains.
“This AI innovation promises to bring more spontaneity to the online dating experience.”
Tinder has released a new tool called ‘Photo Selector’, which uses AI to pick the best photos for your dating profile
Tinder users can select up to nine photos for their profile, but choosing which ones to add can be a stressful affair.
A survey by the dating app found that 52 percent of users find it difficult to choose a profile photo.
To help users, Tinder has launched Photo Selector, which it describes as a “digital companion.”
“We’re proud to be the first dating app to introduce an AI tool that dramatically simplifies the profile creation process, which we know is one of the hardest parts of dating,” said Faye Iosotaluno, CEO of Tinder.
To use the tool, open the Tinder app and select “Add Media” from your profile.
First you will be asked to upload a photo of yourself or take a selfie.
Based on this image, Tinder uses AI to scan your camera roll for your best photos.
After a few seconds, Tinder will display your selections for you to review. If you like the choices, you can select up to seven to add to your profile.
“Tinder does not collect or store any photos from your device, other than the photos you post yourself,” the dating app assures.
Tinder users can select up to nine photos for their profile, but choosing which ones to include can be a stressful affair
If the idea of having a robot select your Tinder photos doesn’t appeal to you, luckily Tinder has a few other suggestions for your profile photos:
1. Find your light
Tinder recommends choosing well-lit photos for your profile.
“Find a nice shady spot on a sunny day and make a few variations,” it advised. “It’s always good to have a few options to choose from.”
2. Avoid confusion
Tinder advises against taking group photos, only individual photos.
“People are here to meet you, not your entire group of friends. One group photo is fine, but keep the rest solo,” it said.
3. Clean that lens
“Give your camera lens a quick wipe with a microfiber cloth before taking photos,” says Tinder. “Sharp, clear photos = instant improvement.”
4. Have fun
Show your potential dates your fun side with different photos.
Tinder advises: ‘A stunning headshot, an action shot (you doing something you love), a social shot, and a candid shot.’
‘Inspire people and let them know more about you!’
5. Mix it
Replace old photos with more recent snapshots.
“If your profile photos are older than your favorite brunch spot, it’s time for a refresh,” says Tinder.
“Keep things fresh by adding at least one or two new photos. Fresh photos show that you are active and keep your profile fresh and exciting.”
Photo Selector will be rolling out to users in the UK in the late summer months.