Visual posture guide
How to Take a Side-View Posture Photo
The quality of a posture result depends heavily on the photo. A level, full-body side view reduces perspective distortion and gives the scanner more visible context for estimating alignment.
Try the free posture scan →What to notice
These are visual observations, not diagnostic criteria.
- Entire body is visible
- Camera is level and perpendicular
- Body landmarks are not hidden by loose clothing
- Lighting separates your outline from the background
How to take a useful photo
- 1Place the camera around waist height
- 2Step back and use minimal zoom
- 3Stand exactly side-on with arms relaxed
- 4Keep head and feet inside the frame
How to use the result
- Blur or crop your face if preferred
- Avoid mirrors and wide-angle closeups
- Retake blurry or strongly tilted images
- Use the same setup for later comparisons
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to show my face?
No. PostureScan states that you may blur or crop your face. Keep enough of the head outline visible for side-view alignment.
What file types work?
The current scanner accepts JPG, PNG, and WEBP images up to 10 MB.