Uploading the wrong image dimensions on LinkedIn is one of the fastest ways to look unprofessional. A stretched banner, a blurry profile photo, or a clipped post image signals that you don't sweat the details — and on a platform built around professional reputation, details matter.
This guide covers every LinkedIn image format in 2026, with exact pixel dimensions, aspect ratios, and practical advice for each format.
Why dimensions matter on LinkedIn
LinkedIn serves your images across desktop browsers, mobile apps, and notification cards — all at different resolutions and crop ratios. The platform resamples images that don't match expected dimensions, which causes softness, letterboxing, and unexpected cropping.
Unlike Instagram or TikTok, LinkedIn is a text-first platform. That means your images need to work harder to earn visual attention. A correctly sized, sharp image is one less reason for a viewer to scroll past.
Profile photo — 400 × 400 px
Your profile photo is the most-seen image on your LinkedIn presence — it appears in search results, connection requests, comment threads, and messaging. Upload at 400 × 400 px minimum; LinkedIn stores the original and resamples on display, so larger uploads give you sharper results on high-DPI screens.
The photo is always cropped to a circle, so center your face or logo with generous margin on all sides. Avoid placing anything important in the corners — it will be clipped.
Personal banner / background photo — 1584 × 396 px
The personal profile banner spans the top of your profile and is one of the few places where you control a full-bleed branded image. The 4:1 aspect ratio is unusual — most design tools default to 16:9 or 4:5, so check your dimensions explicitly before uploading.
Mobile displays show a center-cropped portion of the banner, approximately the middle 60% vertically. Keep critical text and key visuals within that safe zone.
Post image — 1200 × 628 px
Images shared directly in LinkedIn posts are displayed at a fixed width with variable height depending on aspect ratio. The recommended 1200 × 628 px format mirrors Open Graph standards and renders cleanly across desktop and mobile feeds.
Square posts at 1200 × 1200 px also work well and tend to take up more vertical space in the feed, which can improve visibility. Use landscape for article-style content and square for standalone graphics or product shots.
Article / blog post cover — 1200 × 628 px
LinkedIn articles (published via the LinkedIn editor) use a hero image at the top. This image is also pulled as the preview card when you share the article as a post. The 1200 × 628 px format ensures the cover displays sharply in both contexts.
Avoid placing important text near the edges — the cover is cropped differently in the article view versus the feed preview card.
Company page logo — 300 × 300 px
Your company page logo appears next to every post your company publishes, in follower feeds, and in search results. Upload at 300 × 300 px — a clean 1:1 square. LinkedIn renders it as a circle in some contexts (feed, messaging) and as a square in others (company page header), so leave breathing room on all sides.
Company page banner — 1128 × 191 px
The company page banner is even wider than the personal banner — approximately 6:1. At this ratio, the image functions more like a wide header stripe than a traditional image. Use it for brand color, tagline, or a subtle pattern. Avoid complex scenes or small text; neither will read at this aspect ratio.
Quick reference
| Format | Dimensions | Aspect ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profile photo | 400 × 400 | 1:1 | Circular crop |
| Personal banner | 1584 × 396 | 4:1 | Center-safe zone for mobile |
| Post image | 1200 × 628 | 1.91:1 | OG-compatible |
| Post image (square) | 1200 × 1200 | 1:1 | More feed space |
| Article cover | 1200 × 628 | 1.91:1 | Also used as share card |
| Company logo | 300 × 300 | 1:1 | Renders as circle and square |
| Company banner | 1128 × 191 | ~6:1 | Keep it simple |
How to resize for LinkedIn with ImageSizeTool
ImageSizeTool has LinkedIn presets built into the editor. No manual math needed.
- Upload your image — drag and drop, or click to pick from your device. JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC are all supported.
- Select the LinkedIn preset — open the Presets panel and choose the format you need: Profile Photo, Banner, Post Image, etc.
- Adjust the crop — drag the handles to frame your shot. Lock or unlock the aspect ratio as needed.
- Export — choose JPG for photos, PNG for graphics with text or logos, then download.
Everything runs in your browser. No upload to a server, no account required.
Common LinkedIn image mistakes
Using a personal photo for company page logo. Company logos need clear margins on all sides because LinkedIn renders them as both circles and squares. A headshot or a photo with an off-center subject will look odd in one or both contexts. Use a logo or brand mark on a solid or transparent background.
Forgetting the 4:1 banner ratio. Designers instinctively reach for 16:9 or 1:1 canvases. The LinkedIn personal banner's 4:1 ratio is non-standard enough that it's easy to design in the wrong dimensions and only notice after upload. Lock the canvas ratio in your tool before you start.
Placing text too close to the profile photo overlap. On desktop, your profile photo sits over the bottom-left corner of your banner. Text placed in that area is partially obscured. Keep anything important in the right half or the upper third of the banner.
Uploading low-resolution post images. A 600 × 315 px post image looks fine on a phone but blurry on a large desktop monitor. Always export at the full recommended resolution — file size is rarely an issue for a single post image.