LinkedIn Banner Size Guide
The LinkedIn banner size is 1584 x 396 pixels, a 4:1 ratio. The diagram below is drawn at that exact ratio and shows the two areas that get covered or cropped, so nothing important ends up behind your profile photo.
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LinkedIn banner size guide
- Recommended size
- 1584 x 396 pixels
- Aspect ratio
- 4:1
- File types
- JPG or PNG
- Max file size
- 8 MB
- Safe zone
- Right of the photo, inside the edges
Or drop an image on the frame. It is previewed on your device and never sent anywhere.
Live preview
- Safe zone: keep text and logos here
- Profile photo overlaps here on desktop
- Edges cropped on mobile
Keep text and logos inside the dashed safe zone. The circle marks where your profile photo overlaps the banner on desktop, and phones trim the shaded edges. Uploads stay in your browser and are never sent anywhere.
How to check your LinkedIn banner
- 1
Design at 1584 x 396
Start from a 1584 by 396 pixel canvas, the 4:1 banner LinkedIn displays.
- 2
Preview your banner
Upload it here or drop it on the frame. It is previewed in your browser and never uploaded.
- 3
Clear the covered zones
Your profile photo covers the lower left on desktop and phones trim the edges, so keep text in the safe zone on the right.
- 4
Upload at full size
Export a JPG or PNG under 8 MB at exactly 1584 x 396 so it stays sharp.
Every LinkedIn image size
| Image | Size (px) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Profile banner (personal) | 1584 x 396 | 4:1 ratio, JPG or PNG up to 8 MB |
| Profile photo | 400 x 400 | Displays as a circle; center your face |
| Company page cover | 1128 x 191 | Much shorter strip than personal banners |
| Company logo | 300 x 300 | Square, shown small; keep it simple |
| Post image (square) | 1200 x 1200 | Biggest feed footprint |
| Post image (portrait) | 1200 x 1500 | 4:5, tallest allowed in feed |
| Post image (landscape) | 1200 x 627 | Standard link preview ratio |
| Article cover | 1920 x 1080 | 16:9 header for LinkedIn articles |
| Event cover | 1600 x 900 | 16:9 |
Banner design rules that hold up
- Export at exactly 1584 x 396. Smaller uploads get stretched and go soft.
- Keep all text right of the 20 percent mark so the profile photo never covers it.
- Check it on your phone after uploading; mobile trims the left and right edges.
- One message per banner: what you do or one proof point, not a collage.
Frequently asked questions
What size should a LinkedIn banner be?
The recommended LinkedIn banner (background photo) size is 1584 x 396 pixels, a 4:1 ratio. LinkedIn accepts JPG and PNG up to 8 MB. Upload at exactly this size to avoid blurry scaling.
Why does my LinkedIn banner look cut off?
Your profile photo overlaps the bottom-left of the banner on desktop, and mobile crops the left and right edges. Keep text and logos in the upper-right two-thirds of the image and they will survive both crops.
Is the company page banner the same size?
No. Company page covers are 1128 x 191 pixels, a much shorter strip than the 1584 x 396 personal banner. Design them separately rather than reusing one image.
What size should LinkedIn post images be?
Square 1200 x 1200 or portrait 1200 x 1500 images take up the most feed space. Landscape 1200 x 627 works for link previews. Avoid very wide images; they render small in the feed.
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