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LINKEDIN PROFILE IMAGE GUIDE

LinkedIn banner size: 1584 × 396 pixels

Use a 4:1 canvas for a sharp personal profile background. Keep important text clear of the profile photo and page edges.

Create at the correct size
RECOMMENDED PROFILE COVER1584 × 396 px

4:1 aspect ratio
PNG or JPG
Under 8 MB

1584 × 396recommended pixels
4:1aspect ratio
< 8 MBmaximum file size

LinkedIn background photo requirements

For a personal profile, LinkedIn recommends a cover image that is 1584 pixels wide and 396 pixels high. Upload it as a JPG or PNG file smaller than 8 MB. The free editor on this site exports at exactly 1584 × 396 pixels.

Profile versus company page: this guide covers personal profile backgrounds. LinkedIn Page covers use a shallower 1512 × 256 px canvas. See the current company Page cover guide →

How to keep text visible

  1. Put your main message in the middle or right side of the banner.
  2. Leave breathing room around every edge because display can vary by screen size.
  3. Avoid placing a name, logo or key detail behind the profile-photo area on the left.
  4. Preview the image after uploading and adjust if your profile layout crops it.

Choose PNG or JPG

Use PNG for

Typography, logos, flat colour and graphics that need crisp edges.

Use JPG for

Photography and gradients when a smaller file is more important.

Create a LinkedIn banner in three steps

  1. Choose one of 100 professional templates.
  2. Edit the headline, skills, colours and supporting text.
  3. Turn on the profile-photo guide, then download a PNG or JPG.
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Specifications checked 20 October 2026 against LinkedIn Help.