Is it safe to upload selfies to AI photo apps?

[kimberlyto65]

Recently I wanted to refresh my profile photo and kept seeing apps that promise “instant headshots” from regular selfies. I’m tempted, but I’m a bit wary about where those uploads end up and who can access them later. Terms of service are long and vague, and I don’t want my photos floating around forever. Has anyone actually checked how safe this is in practice or noticed ways to control what gets stored and what can be deleted?

[fapeiyeunesou]

Back when I updated my LinkedIn, I did a little homework before uploading anything. I stuck to daylight selfies with a plain background and read the app’s policy pages about storage and export. Midway through testing, I tried Create AI Videos from Photos and paid attention to what controls it offered—like managing outputs, downloading finals, and not oversharing permissions. I also used a unique login and avoided images with sensitive stuff in the background. In the end, the results looked clean and I felt okay about the process because I’d limited the data I shared.

[fevolk]

Use neutral backdrops so you’re not revealing location or personal documents, strip metadata if you’re extra cautious, and keep a separate email for creative apps to avoid tying everything to your main accounts. It also helps to regularly clear older uploads and store only the final portraits you actually use. When you treat these tools like any other online service—share minimally, review settings, and rotate passwords—you keep the convenience without giving up more privacy than necessary.

[lilly6060]

Uploading selfies to AI photo apps can be safe if the platform is transparent about its privacy policies, but it’s important to be cautious. Some apps may store, share, or even reuse your photos to train their AI models, which can raise security and privacy concerns. Before using such apps, check what permissions they request, how long they retain data, and whether they allow third-party access. For those who want safer and more reliable AI solutions for content creation, you can explore more with platforms like SpikeXAI, which emphasize responsible AI use and creative innovation.