Face Shape DetectorBrowser-based AI tool that detects your face shape from a photo and suggests flattering styles

Face Shape Detector is a free, web-based tool that analyzes a photo of your face and classifies it into one of seven recognized face shapes: oval, round, square, heart, diamond, oblong, or triangle. It then translates that result into practical styling guidance — hairstyle, glasses frame, makeup contouring, and beard recommendations tailored to your detected proportions. The core problem it addresses is the guesswork involved in determining face shape manually with a tape measure, replacing it with an automated analysis that runs in under a minute. The tool is built on Google's MediaPipe face-landmark technology, which maps 478 facial landmarks across an uploaded image. From these points it measures forehead width, cheekbone width, jawline width, and overall face length, then computes the proportional ratios that distinguish one face shape from another. A confidence breakdown is shown for each category rather than a single binary answer, which gives a sense of how strongly the face matches a given shape. Notably, the analysis runs entirely client-side in the browser, so the photo is never uploaded to a server or stored — a meaningful privacy advantage over tools that process images remotely. Using it is straightforward: upload an image (JPG, PNG, or WebP) or capture one with the device camera, and the system returns results within roughly 30 seconds. The site recommends a clear, front-facing photo with even lighting and hair pulled back for the most accurate result. No account, email, or payment is required, and it works across phone, tablet, and desktop without an app install. It's aimed at everyday users curious about their face shape for styling purposes — people choosing a new haircut, shopping for glasses frames, learning makeup contouring, or deciding on a beard style. It sits within a broader suite of browser-based beauty and style tools from the same maker, including an eye shape detector, face symmetry test, color season analyzer, body shape calculator, and lip shape analyzer. The main strengths are its privacy model, speed, zero cost, and reliance on a well-regarded landmark-detection library. The trade-offs are inherent to the category: face-shape classification is somewhat subjective and sensitive to photo angle, lighting, and hairline visibility, so results can vary between photos. The styling recommendations are general guidance rather than professional consultation, and the tool's accuracy depends heavily on input image quality.