Hourglass
Balanced shoulder and hip width with more visible waist definition.
Body Shape Analyzer
Upload a full-body photo to detect your body type and get practical guidance based on your visual proportions.
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Your Body Shape
The highlighted row marks your current result from the uploaded image.
| Body Type | Visual Pattern |
|---|---|
Hourglass | Shoulders and hips are similar width with a clearly defined waist. Define and frame the waist while keeping top and bottom balanced. |
Pear (Triangle) | Hips are visually wider than shoulders with a narrower upper torso. Add structure or visual width up top and keep clean lines below. |
Rectangle | Shoulders, waist, and hips read relatively straight with less waist contrast. Create shape through waist definition, layering, and silhouette contrast. |
Inverted Triangle | Shoulders/chest appear broader than hips and lower body. Soften upper width and add balance through lower-body volume/structure. |
Apple (Oval) | Midsection appears fuller relative to shoulders/hips, often with less waist indentation. Use vertical lines and structured drape to simplify the torso silhouette. |
Common Body Types
Visual reference cards to help you compare silhouette patterns.
Women Body Types (Female)
Triangle (Pear)
Lower body reads wider than upper body.
Rectangle
Straighter silhouette with less waist contrast.
Inverted Triangle
Upper body appears broader than hips.
Oval (Apple)
More visual fullness around the midsection.
Men Body Types (Male)
Trapezoid
Balanced shoulders and hips with moderate waist taper.
Triangle
Lower body and waist read wider than upper torso.
Rectangle
Straight shoulder-to-waist silhouette with less taper.
Inverted Triangle
Upper torso appears wider than hips with stronger V-taper.
Oval
Visual fullness concentrated more in the midsection.
Result Confidence
Confidence reflects how clearly your photo matched one dominant body-shape pattern after checking for overlap with alternatives.
- High: clear pattern separation and stable cues.
- Medium: usable result with some overlap or ambiguity.
- Low: weak signal; retake with cleaner photo setup.
Treat this as directional guidance. Lighting, pose, lens choice, and clothing can shift what the model sees, so consistent photo setup matters if you compare multiple scans.
Body Shape Analyzer FAQ
Common questions about photo-based body-shape classification and how to interpret your result.
How does the Body Shape Analyzer work?
This tool uses visual proportion cues from your uploaded image to classify your likely body type. The model evaluates upper-body width, waist definition, and hip balance, then maps your silhouette into common categories like hourglass, pear, rectangle, inverted triangle, and apple.
You also get confidence and explanation output so you can understand why the model picked that category.
What does the Body Shape Analyzer actually detect?
It estimates visible silhouette pattern from one front-facing photo, focusing on shoulder-to-waist-to-hip balance. The output is a visual category estimate (such as hourglass, pear, rectangle, inverted triangle, or apple), not a clinical measurement.
How accurate is body-shape detection from one image?
It is directionally useful, but not perfect. Accuracy depends heavily on photo quality, camera height, clothing fit, and pose. For most people, it works best as a practical guide rather than a strict label.
What photo setup gives the best result?
- Full-body front photo with head-to-feet visible
- Camera around torso height, not steeply above or below
- Neutral stance with arms relaxed
- Even lighting and minimal shadow
- Fitted clothing so body lines are visible
Why can results change between photos?
Small differences in pose, camera distance, lens distortion, and clothing can shift how proportions appear. A single bent hip or camera tilt can change waist and hip perception enough to affect category output.
Should I trust confidence or category more?
Read them together. Category tells what pattern was selected; confidence tells how clear the signal was. If confidence is low, retake with better setup before treating the classification as meaningful.
Can this replace tape measurements?
No. For measurement-based analysis, use bust/chest, waist, and hip circumferences with a measurement calculator. This tool is a visual estimate, not a substitute for direct measurements.
Is this tool useful for progress tracking?
Yes, if you keep setup consistent. Use similar camera position, clothing type, lighting, and pose each time. Compare trend direction across scans instead of reacting to one-off changes.
Does body fat level affect body-shape output?
Yes. Changes in body-fat distribution can alter silhouette cues, especially around waist and hips, which may shift the detected category over time.
Is this a health or medical diagnosis?
No. This is a non-medical appearance tool designed for fit/styling and proportion context. It should not be used to diagnose disease, endocrine issues, or health risk on its own.
Are uploaded photos stored?
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How can I get better Body Shape Analyzer results?
- Use a full-body front photo from head to feet.
- Keep camera height around torso level to reduce distortion.
- Wear fitted clothing so natural shape lines are visible.
- Use even lighting and avoid heavy shadows to enhance photos and improve overall clarity.
- Stand in a neutral pose with arms relaxed at your sides.
Prefer a manual method? Use the Body Shape Calculator to estimate body type from bust/chest, waist, and hip measurements.
References
- Li B, Mitchell K. A body shape classification scheme for women based on depth image analysis.PubMed record
- Krakauer NY, Krakauer JC. A new body shape index and mortality risk.PubMed record
- WHO clinical/public-health context for adiposity risk:WHO fact sheet
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