Stop googling "LinkedIn banner size" every time you need to update your profile. Here's every LinkedIn image dimension you'll ever need, in one place.
Quick Reference Table:
| Image Type | Recommended Size | Aspect Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profile Photo | 400 x 400 px | 1:1 (square) | Displays as circle, face should fill 60-70% (LinkedIn Help Center, 2025) |
| Banner/Cover | 1584 x 396 px | 4:1 | Keep text centered-right (profile pic covers left) (LinkedIn Help Center, 2025) |
| Feed Post (Square) | 1200 x 1200 px | 1:1 | Best for single images (LinkedIn Business Blog, 2024) |
| Feed Post (Landscape) | 1200 x 627 px | 1.91:1 | Good for link previews (LinkedIn Business Blog, 2024) |
| Feed Post (Portrait) | 1080 x 1350 px | 4:5 | Takes more screen space (LinkedIn Business Blog, 2024) |
| Carousel Slide | 1080 x 1080 px | 1:1 | Or 1080 x 1350 for portrait (Richard van der Blom, 2025) |
| Company Logo | 300 x 300 px | 1:1 | Square, simple design (LinkedIn Help Center, 2025) |
| Event Cover | 1776 x 444 px | 4:1 | Similar to banner (LinkedIn Help Center, 2025) |
Profile Photo Best Practices:
Your profile photo displays at different sizes across LinkedIn—from tiny thumbnails in comments to larger displays on your profile. Design for the smallest size:
- Face fills 60-70% of frame - Tiny faces in thumbnails become invisible (Jobvite Recruiter Nation Report, 2024)
- High contrast background - Your face should pop, not blend
- Upload at 400x400 minimum - LinkedIn will crop to circle (LinkedIn Help Center, 2025)
- Test the thumbnail - Check how it looks in comment threads
Banner Design Tips:
The banner is prime real estate that most people waste with abstract gradients.
- Safe zone matters - Your profile photo covers the bottom-left on desktop (LinkedIn Help Center, 2025)
- Text should be centered or right-aligned - Avoid left side
- Keep it simple - One clear message or value proposition
- Include branding - Your tagline, social proof, or CTA
- Upload at 1584x396 - Or higher resolution (3168x792) for retina displays (LinkedIn Help Center, 2025)
Post Image Optimization:
Different image formats perform differently in the feed:
Square (1:1) - Best for:
- Quote cards
- Single images
- Screenshots
- Text-heavy graphics (LinkedIn Business Blog, 2024)
Portrait (4:5) - Best for:
- Taking up more feed space
- Mobile-first content
- Infographics (LinkedIn Business Blog, 2024)
Landscape (1.91:1) - Best for:
- Link preview images
- Webinar promotions
- Event announcements (LinkedIn Business Blog, 2024)
Carousel Specifications:
LinkedIn carousels are uploaded as PDFs. Each page becomes a slide.
- Recommended: 1080 x 1080 px per slide (square) (Richard van der Blom, 2025)
- Alternative: 1080 x 1350 px (portrait, takes more screen space) (Richard van der Blom, 2025)
- Max slides: No official limit, but 8-15 is optimal (Richard van der Blom, 2025)
- File size: Keep under 100MB
- File type: PDF only
Pro Tips:
- Design for mobile first - 60%+ of LinkedIn views are mobile (LinkedIn Business Blog, 2024)
- Use large, readable text - If you can't read it on your phone, it's too small
- Upload 2x resolution - For sharp display on retina/high-DPI screens (LinkedIn Help Center, 2025)
- Test before posting - Preview on both mobile and desktop
- Compress wisely - Balance quality vs. file size
Tools for LinkedIn Graphics:
- Canva - Free templates for all LinkedIn sizes
- Figma - More control, great for carousels
- Remove.bg - Quick background removal
- TinyPNG - Compress without losing quality
Quick reference tool
Bookmark our LinkedIn Image Size Guide for instant access to all current LinkedIn image dimensions whenever you need them.
Related resources:
- Check your sizes: LinkedIn Image Size Tool
- Banner sizing: LinkedIn Banner Size Tool
- Photo best practices: What Makes a Great LinkedIn Profile Photo and Banner?
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I upload the wrong size image?
LinkedIn will automatically crop or resize your image to fit, which often cuts off important parts. For profile photos, it crops to a circle. For banners, it cuts off text. Always design to the exact recommended dimensions (LinkedIn Help Center, 2025).
Should I use PNG or JPG for LinkedIn images?
Use PNG for graphics with text, logos, or sharp edges. Use JPG for photos. PNG files are larger but maintain quality for text. JPG files are smaller and ideal for photographs (LinkedIn Business Blog, 2024).
Why does my banner look blurry?
You uploaded at the minimum size (1584x396). For crisp display on high-resolution screens, upload at 2x size (3168x792) and let LinkedIn resize it down. This ensures sharpness on retina displays (LinkedIn Help Center, 2025).
"The LinkedIn algorithm rewards conversation, not broadcasting. The more genuine replies your post generates, the wider it travels." - Richard van der Blom, LinkedIn Algorithm Researcher, Author of the annual LinkedIn Algorithm Report