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LinkedIn Banner Size: All Image Dimensions for 2026
The correct LinkedIn banner size is 1584×396 pixels at a 4:1 aspect ratio, with a maximum file size of 8 MB. That covers the personal profile banner — the most commonly searched spec. But LinkedIn has different dimensions for company pages, post images, event covers, and ads, and getting any of them wrong means awkward cropping or blurry images. This guide gives you every LinkedIn image dimension in one place, plus how to resize and compress your images in seconds.
LinkedIn Image Sizes at a Glance
Here is every LinkedIn image type and its required dimensions for 2026. Bookmark this table — it saves you from Googling "linkedin banner size" every time you update your profile.
| Image Type | Dimensions (px) | Aspect Ratio | Max File Size | Formats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal profile banner | 1584×396 | 4:1 | 8 MB | JPG, PNG, GIF |
| Company page cover | 1128×191 | ~5.9:1 | 8 MB | JPG, PNG |
| Profile photo | 400×400 | 1:1 (circular crop) | 8 MB | JPG, PNG, GIF |
| Post image (landscape) | 1200×627 | ~1.91:1 | 10 MB | JPG, PNG, GIF |
| Post image (square) | 1080×1080 | 1:1 | 10 MB | JPG, PNG, GIF |
| Post image (portrait) | 1080×1350 | 4:5 | 10 MB | JPG, PNG, GIF |
| Article cover image | 1200×644 | ~1.86:1 | 10 MB | JPG, PNG |
| Event cover image | 1600×900 | 16:9 | 10 MB | JPG, PNG |
| Sponsored Content (single) | 1200×627 | 1.91:1 | 5 MB | JPG, PNG |
| Carousel ad card | 1080×1080 | 1:1 | 10 MB | JPG, PNG |
| Message ad banner | 300×250 | 6:5 | 2 MB | JPG, PNG, GIF |
A few patterns to notice: landscape post images and sponsored content share the same 1200×627 spec. Profile photos always display as a circle, so keep key elements centered even though you upload a square. And the personal banner and company page cover are completely different sizes — do not reuse the same image for both.
LinkedIn Banner Size for Personal Profiles
The personal profile banner (also called the background image or cover photo) is the large horizontal image behind your profile photo. LinkedIn specifies 1584×396 pixels at a 4:1 ratio.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Recommended size | 1584×396 px |
| Aspect ratio | 4:1 |
| Max file size | 8 MB |
| Accepted formats | JPG, PNG, GIF |
The Safe Zone Problem
Your LinkedIn banner does not display the same way on every device. On desktop, your profile photo overlaps the bottom-left corner of the banner. On mobile, the profile photo often sits centered near the bottom, and the banner itself gets cropped more aggressively on the sides.
The safe zone for text and important visual elements is roughly the center 1350×200 pixels. Anything outside this area risks being hidden behind the profile photo on desktop or cropped on mobile. If you are placing a call-to-action, tagline, or contact details on your banner, keep them in this safe zone.
A practical rule: design at the full 1584×396 and treat the outer edges as bleed. The center delivers your message; the edges provide visual context.
Desktop vs Mobile Rendering
On desktop, LinkedIn displays the full 1584×396 banner with your profile photo anchored to the bottom-left. The banner stretches edge to edge within the profile card.
On mobile, the banner is narrower relative to the screen. LinkedIn crops from the sides, effectively zooming in on the center. The profile photo shifts to a centered position below the banner rather than overlapping it. This means bottom-left text that is visible on desktop may be perfectly readable on mobile (no overlap), but anything at the far left or right edges disappears.
Test your banner on both desktop and mobile before committing to a design. Open LinkedIn on your phone after uploading — five seconds of checking beats hours of wondering why nobody is reading your carefully placed tagline.
LinkedIn Company Page Banner Size
The company page cover image is 1128×191 pixels — significantly smaller than the personal profile banner. This catches people off guard because they assume LinkedIn uses the same banner across profile types.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Recommended size | 1128×191 px |
| Aspect ratio | ~5.9:1 |
| Max file size | 8 MB |
| Accepted formats | JPG, PNG |
The company banner is shorter and narrower. If you resize your personal banner (1584×396) for your company page, it will look squashed or get cropped badly. Design them as separate assets. The company banner works well for a wide logo lockup, a tagline, or a product screenshot — there is not enough vertical space for complex imagery.
How to Resize Images for LinkedIn
You have your design ready but it is 2400×600 instead of 1584×396. Here is the fastest way to get it right.
Using Pixotter:
- Go to pixotter.com/resize
- Drop your image onto the page
- Set dimensions to 1584×396 (or whichever LinkedIn size you need)
- If the file is over 8 MB, add compression in the same step — Pixotter handles resize and compress in one pipeline, so you do not need a second tool
- Download the result
The pipeline approach saves you from the usual workflow of resizing in one app, then opening a separate compressor, then re-checking the dimensions. Drop, fix, done.
For other platform image sizes, check out our YouTube Thumbnail Size guide — same approach, different dimensions.
LinkedIn Banner Design Tips
Getting the dimensions right is step one. Making the banner actually look good is step two.
Text Placement
Place text in the center of the banner, vertically and horizontally. The top 80 pixels and bottom 100 pixels of a personal banner are risk zones — the top may get clipped on some views, and the bottom overlaps with the profile photo on desktop.
For company pages, the entire banner is only 191 pixels tall. Use large, bold text or skip text entirely and rely on a clean visual or logo. Small text at 191 pixels of height becomes unreadable on mobile screens.
Mobile vs Desktop Differences
Design for mobile first, then verify on desktop. Mobile users make up over 60% of LinkedIn traffic, and the mobile crop is more aggressive. If your banner looks good on a phone screen, it will look great on desktop. The reverse is not always true.
Key mobile considerations:
- Side cropping: Roughly 100-120 pixels from each side may be cut on narrow screens
- Profile photo position: Centered below the banner on mobile, bottom-left overlay on desktop
- Text readability: If your banner text requires a desktop-width display to be readable, it will fail for most viewers
File Format Recommendations
- JPG for photographic banners (headshots, office photos, product images). JPG handles gradients and complex imagery at smaller file sizes.
- PNG for graphics with text, logos, flat colors, or sharp edges. PNG preserves crisp lines that JPG compression can blur.
- GIF is accepted for personal profiles but provides no advantage — LinkedIn does not animate GIF banners.
For a deeper dive into format tradeoffs, see our PNG vs WebP comparison. WebP is not supported as a LinkedIn upload format yet, but understanding the tradeoffs helps if you are choosing source formats for your design workflow.
How to Compress Your LinkedIn Banner
LinkedIn allows up to 8 MB for banners, which is generous. Most banners at 1584×396 will land between 200 KB and 1.5 MB depending on format and image complexity. But if you are working with a high-resolution source or a PNG with lots of detail, compression helps in two ways: faster page load for people viewing your profile, and a snappier upload experience.
Compress with Pixotter:
- Go to pixotter.com/compress
- Drop your banner image
- Pixotter compresses it client-side — your image never leaves your browser
- Download the optimized file
If you already resized with Pixotter, you can add compression in the same pipeline. No need to visit the compress page separately — just enable both operations in one step.
Target file sizes:
- JPG banner: aim for 150-400 KB. Anything above 500 KB is oversized for a 1584×396 image.
- PNG banner with text/graphics: aim for 200-600 KB. Complex PNGs with lots of color variation will be larger.
- If your banner exceeds 2 MB after compression, reconsider the design complexity or switch from PNG to JPG.
FAQ
What is the LinkedIn banner size for 2026? The LinkedIn personal profile banner is 1584×396 pixels with a 4:1 aspect ratio. The maximum file size is 8 MB. Accepted formats are JPG, PNG, and GIF. The company page cover is different — 1128×191 pixels.
Why does my LinkedIn banner look blurry? Three common causes: uploading an image smaller than 1584×396 (LinkedIn upscales it, which destroys sharpness), uploading a heavily compressed JPG (artifacts become visible at banner scale), or using the wrong aspect ratio (LinkedIn stretches or crops the image to fit). Always upload at exactly 1584×396 and keep JPG quality above 80%.
Can I use the same banner for my personal profile and company page? No — they have different dimensions. The personal banner is 1584×396 and the company cover is 1128×191. Using the same file will result in cropping or distortion. Design them separately.
What is the LinkedIn profile photo size? The profile photo should be 400×400 pixels. LinkedIn displays it as a circle, so keep your face or logo centered within the square. The maximum file size is 8 MB.
What file format is best for LinkedIn banners? Use JPG for photographic images (smaller file size with good quality). Use PNG for graphics with text, logos, or flat colors (sharper edges). LinkedIn does not animate GIFs in banners, so there is no reason to use GIF unless your source file happens to be one.