Image size reference
| Image type | Dimensions | Aspect ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Cover / Banner | 1584 × 396 px | 4:1 | — |
| Profile Photo | 400 × 400 px | 1:1 | — |
| Company Logo | 300 × 300 px | 1:1 | — |
| Company Page Cover | 1128 × 191 px | 1128:191 | — |
| Post Link Image | 1200 × 627 px | 400:209 | — |
| Post Square Image | 1080 × 1080 px | 1:1 | — |
| Article Cover | 1200 × 644 px | 300:161 | — |
How to Use the LinkedIn Cover Photo Size
- Choose the LinkedIn image you're updating (cover, profile or post).
- Copy the exact pixel dimensions.
- Optionally upload your image and select that size.
- Download it cropped to fit LinkedIn perfectly.
What size is a LinkedIn cover photo (banner)?
Your personal LinkedIn background — the wide image behind your profile — should be 1584×396 pixels, a 4:1 ratio. This is the size LinkedIn displays at full width on desktop, so uploading at exactly 1584×396 keeps it crisp and avoids blurry upscaling.
Note that your circular profile photo sits over the lower-left of the banner, and on mobile LinkedIn crops the banner more aggressively. Keep any text, logos or key visuals in the upper and centre-right area so they aren't hidden behind your photo or cut off on phones.
LinkedIn image sizes: personal vs company page
LinkedIn uses different banner sizes for personal profiles and company Pages, and mixing them up is a common mistake. A personal profile cover is 1584×396 (4:1), while a company Page cover is 1128×191 — wider and shorter. Design them separately.
For posts, a shared link image works best at 1200×627, and a standalone square image post at 1080×1080. Your profile photo (personal or company logo) is square: 400×400 for people, 300×300 for company logos.
Tips for a professional LinkedIn banner
Treat your banner as free personal branding real estate. Effective banners reinforce what you do — a tagline, your specialty, or a subtle brand pattern — rather than a busy stock photo. Keep it clean and legible.
Export at 1584×396 as a high-quality JPG or PNG. If your design is a different size, use the resizer above to crop it to the exact 4:1 banner ratio so nothing important gets clipped.
How to make a LinkedIn cover photo (best practices)
- Use the banner as branding — a short tagline, your specialty, or a clean brand pattern beats a random stock photo.
- Keep text and logos in the upper and centre-right area; your profile photo covers the lower-left and mobile crops the sides.
- Keep it professional and uncluttered — LinkedIn is a business network.
- Use your brand colours and readable fonts; avoid tiny text that disappears on mobile.
- Only use images you own or are licensed to use, and avoid misleading claims or spam.
- Export at exactly 1584×396 (4:1) for a sharp, full-width banner.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a LinkedIn cover photo?
A personal LinkedIn background/cover banner is 1584×396 pixels (4:1). Keep important content centered, since the left area is partly covered by your profile photo on some layouts.
What size is a LinkedIn company page cover?
The LinkedIn company (organization) page cover image is 1128×191 pixels. It's wider and shorter than a personal banner, so design it separately.
What size should a LinkedIn post image be?
For a shared link, 1200×627 works well; for a standalone image post, a 1080×1080 square displays cleanly in the feed.