Most people want to see how glasses look on their face before they buy. A virtual try-on is one way to do that online. Here is what it can do, what it cannot, and what else works.
How virtual try-on works
You open your camera or upload a photo. The website places a picture of the frame over your face. It is a quick way to see a colour or a shape.
What it cannot tell you
- If it is comfortable. A photo cannot show a tight temple or a bridge that slips.
- If it is the right size. A frame can look right in a picture and still be too wide. See our frame size guide.
- How it looks in real light. Colour and shine look different on a screen.
- How your lenses will sit. A strong prescription changes the look of the edge.
Three easier ways to choose
1. Use a face shape finder
Your face shape helps you pick frame shapes that balance it. See the best glasses for your face shape, for men and women, and use our free face shape finder works from your camera, a photo or four measurements you take with a tape. It runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded. It suggests shapes. It does not place frames on your face. See also how to choose a frame shape for your face and frame shapes explained.
