How SMVrater works

SMVrater gives one photo an honest, structured read.

The rubric

You choose the male or female rubric. Face covers symmetry, proportions, eye area, skin and hair. Body covers posture, proportions, muscle development and leanness. Style covers clothing fit and grooming. Photo quality covers lighting, angle and framing.

The scale

Scores run from 1.0 to 10.0 and are calibrated to the adult population. 5.0 is average. 7.0 is clearly above average. 9.0 and higher is rare.

What it will not do

It will not evaluate anyone who could be under 18, photos with more than one subject, or nude photos. It does not guess identity, ethnicity or health conditions, and it never recommends surgery or extreme dieting.

Getting the best read

Use a recent, unfiltered photo in daylight, camera at chest height, standing straight. A full-body shot scores face and body. A headshot scores face only.