LinkedIn Banner (Background Photo) Resizer
LinkedIn recommends 1584 × 396 px for the background photo on your profile, a wide 4:1 strip. This page crops your image to that shape; switch to the profile photo, company logo or company cover in the list.
- Runs on your device
- No sign-up
- Free, no watermark
This page opens the Social Media Image Resizer with the settings for this task. You can change any of them above.
LinkedIn image sizes
| Image | Size | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Profile background | 1584 × 396 px (4:1) | JPG or PNG, 8 MB |
| Profile photo | At least 400 × 400 px, up to 7680 × 4320 px | 8 MB |
| Company logo | 400 × 400 px (at least 268 × 268 px) | PNG or JPG, 3 MB |
| Company page cover | 4200 × 700 px (6:1) | 3 MB |
| Article or newsletter cover | 1920 × 1080 px (16:9) | JPG, PNG or GIF, 5 MB |
- Older versions of LinkedIn's company page help gave 1128 × 191 px for the cover, the same 6:1 shape.
Sources: LinkedIn Help: background photo; LinkedIn Help: profile photo; LinkedIn Help: company page images; LinkedIn Help: article cover image. Requirements can change with each new notice, so check the one for your exam before you apply.
How to use the LinkedIn Banner Resizer
- 01Drop your image. LinkedIn Profile background is already selected.
- 02Move the crop box. Keep text away from the lower left, where your profile photo sits.
- 03Press Create image and download the file.
- 04On your LinkedIn profile, tap the camera icon on the background and upload it.
Good to know
1584 × 396 px
LinkedIn's recommended size for a personal profile background, in a 4:1 shape.
Mind the profile photo
Your round profile photo covers part of the lower left, so keep text to the right or centre.
Runs on your device
Your image is cropped and resized in your browser. It's never uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
What is the LinkedIn banner size?
1584 × 396 px, a 4:1 shape, as a JPG or PNG under 8 MB.
What size is the LinkedIn profile photo?
At least 400 × 400 px and up to 7680 × 4320 px, under 8 MB. It's shown as a circle. Choose LinkedIn Profile photo for an 800 × 800 px square.
What size is a LinkedIn company page cover?
LinkedIn's help page now gives 4200 × 700 px (6:1), up to 3 MB. Older versions said 1128 × 191 px, which is the same shape. The company logo is 400 × 400 px.
Why is text on my banner hidden?
Your profile photo overlaps the lower left of the background, and phones show it in a slightly different position. Keep text in the right half or centre.
Is my image uploaded to OptiPress?
No. It's cropped and resized in your browser, and it never leaves your device.