Magic Studio Review 2026: Price, Refunds and Privacy
Magic Studio is quick, but it costs more than the top three, its refund promise conflicts with its own terms, and its privacy policy lets it use your inputs and outputs to improve its models. Its 5.0 Trustpilot score is for magicstudio.com as a whole, which sells many AI tools besides headshots.
At a glance
| Fact | Magic Studio |
|---|---|
| Rank | #4 of 6 |
| Entry price | from $59 |
| Turnaround | About 15 minutes, per Magic Studio |
| Refund | Conflicting: 3 days (headshots page) vs 2 days at discretion (terms) |
| Data retention | 30 days per headshots page; may be used to improve models |
| Operator | aarzoo, Inc. |
| Affiliate status | Not stated; we found no affiliate program for headshots. |
See current Magic Studio prices
Pricing and turnaround (checked 2026-10-18)
- From $59: 50 headshots, 5 looks, about 15 minutes (per the headshots page)
- InstaHeadshots now redirects to Magic Studio
Refund terms
The headshots page promises a refund if you get fewer than 4 decent headshots, haven’t downloaded any, and ask within 3 days. The terms of service say purchases are generally non-refundable, with discretionary refunds up to 2 days after purchase. The two pages conflict.
Privacy and data retention
The headshots page says data is deleted 30 days after creation. The privacy policy says deletion requests take up to 7 business days, with remnants in backups for up to 90 days, and that your inputs and outputs may be used to improve its machine-learning models.
What users complain about
Trustpilot: 5.0/5 from 17,201 reviews (checked 2026-10-18). Below are recurring themes from recent one- and two-star reviews, paraphrased rather than quoted. Each is one customer’s account, which we haven’t verified.
- A user said results looked dated and unlike them. Read the review
- Users say “free” results came with watermarks that cost money to remove. Read the review
- A user said the headshots after payment differed from the previews. Read the review
On Reddit
- We found no substantial Reddit discussion worth citing.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Fast (about 15 minutes)
- A quality-based refund promise on the headshots page
Cons
- Highest entry price of the four with clear prices
- Privacy policy allows using your photos to improve its models
- Refund terms conflict between pages
Who it’s for
People in a hurry who are comfortable with their photos being used to improve the models.
Alternatives
- HeadshotPro (#1, from $29)
- Aragon (#2, from $35)
- BetterPic (#3, from $35)
FAQ
How much does Magic Studio cost?
From $59 (checked 2026-10-18). From $59: 50 headshots, 5 looks, about 15 minutes (per the headshots page). InstaHeadshots now redirects to Magic Studio.
Does Magic Studio give refunds?
The headshots page promises a refund if you get fewer than 4 decent headshots, haven’t downloaded any, and ask within 3 days. The terms of service say purchases are generally non-refundable, with discretionary refunds up to 2 days after purchase. The two pages conflict.
How long does Magic Studio keep my photos?
The headshots page says data is deleted 30 days after creation. The privacy policy says deletion requests take up to 7 business days, with remnants in backups for up to 90 days, and that your inputs and outputs may be used to improve its machine-learning models.
Sources
- Magic Studio ai headshots page (checked 2026-10-18)
- Magic Studio terms of service (checked 2026-10-18)
- Magic Studio privacy policy (checked 2026-10-18)
- Magic Studio on Trustpilot