Mugshot Generator
A joke booking photo from your selfie.
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Mugshot Generator examples.
Birthday joke
1950s black and white
No board
Mugshot Generator features.
Classic booking look
Height chart, flat flash, straight-on stare.
Color or 1950s
Modern color or grainy black and white.
Optional letter board
Your joke on the board; short lines are usually spelled right.
Mugshot Generator, step by step.
01
Upload a selfie
A clear, front-facing face.
02
Pick a look
Color or Black & white.
03
Add a board line
Optional: "board says: ATE ALL THE COOKIES".
Mugshot Generator use cases.
- Party jokes
- A booking photo of the birthday person for "crimes" like eating all the cake.
- Costumes
- A prop photo for an outlaw or gangster costume.
- Group chat memes
- Charge your friend with stealing the aux cord.
Mugshot Generator: best photos and fixes.
Selfies that work
A clear, front-facing selfie with even light gives the most convincing result, because a booking photo is straight on by nature. Your hair, glasses and the top of your clothes are kept, so the joke still lands as you. Photos taken from below or with the head turned can still work, but the face is redrawn facing forward, which can change your likeness a little.
Writing on the letter board
Leave the instructions empty and no board or text is added. To add one, write the line: "board says: ATE ALL THE COOKIES". Short lines of two to five words fit best and are spelled exactly; longer text may get cramped or misspelled. Joke charges, a nickname or a party date all work well.
Color or black and white
Color gives the modern look, with harsh flash and slightly greenish fluorescent light. Black & white gives the 1950s look: grainy, high contrast and a bit faded, perfect for mid-century and film-noir costumes. For a pair, such as a couple's costume, use the same look for both photos so they match.
Keep it a joke
Use your own photo or a friend's who is in on the joke. A realistic booking photo of someone could be mistaken for a real arrest record, so never post one of a person who hasn't agreed, never use one to accuse anyone, and don't present it as real. No real police logos or agency names are added.
Expression
Booking photos are famous for blank or annoyed stares, so the expression is made neutral or slightly grumpy. If you want a smile for a funnier result, write "smiling broadly" in the instructions. Some of the best party photos come from an obvious grin against the serious background.
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For a classic serious portrait, the AI headshot generator makes professional photos. The vintage filter gives any photo an old look, and the caricature generator exaggerates features for a funny portrait. The avatar generator turns your selfie into profile pictures in many styles.
Mugshot Generator FAQ.
Can I use someone else's photo?
Use photos of yourself, or of people who are happy for you to use their picture. Don't use the result to mock, embarrass or deceive anyone.
Is it a real mugshot?
No. It is a joke photo for parties, costumes and memes. Don't present it as a real arrest record.
Can I add text?
Yes. Write "board says:" and your line; short lines are spelled most reliably.
Can I smile?
Yes. Add "smiling broadly" to the instructions for a funnier result.
Is the Mugshot generator free?
Yes, you can try it free. New accounts get 15 free credits, and one generation here uses 13 credits. You sign in with your email; no card needed. Results have no watermark. After that, plans add credits every month and credit packs never expire.
