How to Resize Image for LinkedIn: Every Size Covered

LinkedIn crops, compresses, or rejects images that do not match its expected dimensions. A banner at the wrong aspect ratio gets cropped unevenly. A profile photo below 400×400 turns blurry. A post image with a non-standard ratio loses its edges.

The fix: resize your image to the exact pixel dimensions LinkedIn expects before uploading. Here are the correct dimensions for every LinkedIn image type and a step-by-step workflow to resize them using Pixotter's resize tool.

LinkedIn Image Size Quick Reference

For the full breakdown of each dimension — including why LinkedIn uses these specific sizes — see our dedicated guides for LinkedIn banner size, LinkedIn post image size, and LinkedIn ad image size.

How to Resize Images for LinkedIn Posts

LinkedIn post images come in three aspect ratios. Which one you pick depends on your content and audience.

Landscape (1200 × 628 px)

The default LinkedIn post format. Fills the full feed width on desktop and mobile. Best for blog promotions, data visualizations, charts, and link previews.

To resize: open your image in the Pixotter resize tool, set the width to 1200 and the height to 628. If your source image has a different aspect ratio, crop it to 1.91:1 first to avoid stretching.

Square (1080 × 1080 px)

Square images take up more vertical space in the feed than landscape. Use square for quote cards, product photos, headshots, and text-heavy graphics.

Set the resize tool to 1080 × 1080. If your source image is rectangular, crop to a 1:1 ratio first using the crop tool.

Portrait (1080 × 1350 px)

Portrait dominates the mobile feed. At a 4:5 ratio, it takes more vertical space than any other single-image format. Use portrait for mobile-first audiences, tall infographics, and maximum visual impact. This is also the recommended format for LinkedIn carousel slides.

Resize to 1080 × 1350 pixels.

Which Format Should You Pick?

Portrait wins on mobile, square wins on desktop, landscape is safest when you are unsure. For detailed specs on each format, see the LinkedIn post image size guide.

How to Resize Your LinkedIn Banner

The LinkedIn personal banner (background image) is 1584 × 396 pixels at a 4:1 aspect ratio. This is the trickiest LinkedIn image to get right because it displays differently on desktop and mobile.

The Responsive Display Problem

On desktop, the full 1584 × 396 banner is visible. On mobile, LinkedIn crops roughly 20% from each side. Your profile photo also overlaps the bottom-left corner on desktop.

This means your banner needs to work in three states: full desktop view, mobile cropped view (center 60% only), and with the profile photo overlay in the bottom-left.

How to Resize for Banners

1. Start with an image wider than 1584 pixels. Upscaling a smaller image introduces blur.
2. Open the crop tool and set the aspect ratio to 4:1. Position key content in the center 60% of the frame.
3. Switch to the resize tool and resize to exactly 1584 × 396 pixels.
4. Keep text and logos away from the bottom-left quadrant where the profile photo sits.

For the full banner specification, see the LinkedIn banner size guide.

How to Resize LinkedIn Profile Photos

LinkedIn profile photos display as a circle, but you upload a square image. The recommended size is 400 × 400 pixels.

• Start square. Crop your image to a 1:1 ratio before resizing. Use the crop tool with a centered composition — LinkedIn's circular mask cuts off the corners, so keep your face well inside the center.
• Resize to 400 × 400. Open the resize tool and set both dimensions to 400 pixels. Uploading larger (like 800 × 800) works fine — LinkedIn downscales it — but going below 400 × 400 produces a noticeably soft image.
• Check the circle preview. Before uploading, mentally mask the corners. If anything important sits near the edges of the square, re-crop.

Company logos use the same spec but display in a rounded square on some surfaces, so keep padding around the logo mark.

Step-by-Step: Resize Any Image for LinkedIn with Pixotter

Here is the complete workflow to resize any image for LinkedIn. Everything happens in your browser — no uploads to a server.

Step 1: Upload Your Image

Go to Pixotter's resize tool and drop your image onto the page. Pixotter supports JPG, PNG, WebP, and most common formats. There is no file size limit since all processing runs locally.

Step 2: Set the Target Dimensions

Enter the exact pixel dimensions from the reference table above. For a landscape post, that is 1200 × 628. For a banner, 1584 × 396. If your source image has a very different aspect ratio than your target, use the crop tool first — cropping before resizing avoids distortion.

Step 3: Compress for Fast Upload

After resizing, run the image through the compress tool to reduce file size without visible quality loss. A 1200 × 628 JPG typically compresses to 100-200 KB — well under LinkedIn's 10 MB limit and fast to load on mobile.

For more techniques, see our guide on how to reduce image size.

Step 4: Download and Upload to LinkedIn

Download the resized image and upload it to LinkedIn. Because the dimensions match what LinkedIn expects, there is no additional cropping or recompression on their end.

Common LinkedIn Image Problems and Fixes

Blurry Images After Upload

LinkedIn recompresses every image you upload. If your source is already heavily compressed or too small, double compression creates visible blur.

Fix: Upload at the exact recommended resolution (not smaller) and use PNG for graphics with text or sharp edges. PNG handles recompression better than JPG for non-photographic content. For photos, use high-quality JPG (80-90% quality).

Banner Gets Cropped on Mobile

Your banner looks fine on desktop but the key message gets cut off on mobile.

Fix: Keep all important content within the center 60% of the banner. LinkedIn crops roughly 20% from each side on mobile. Use our image aspect ratio calculator to verify proportions before cropping.

Profile Photo Looks Pixelated

Clicking a profile photo shows a larger version. If you uploaded a low-resolution source, the enlarged view looks terrible.

Fix: Upload at least 400 × 400 pixels. Larger is fine — LinkedIn downscales cleanly. Smaller is not.

Post Image Shows Black Bars

LinkedIn added bars to fill a frame your image does not match.

Fix: This happens when the aspect ratio does not match LinkedIn's three supported ratios (1.91:1, 1:1, or 4:5). Crop your image to the exact aspect ratio before uploading.

FAQ

What is the best image size for a LinkedIn post?

For maximum mobile engagement, use 1080 × 1350 pixels (portrait, 4:5 ratio). For safe cross-device display, use 1200 × 628 (landscape, 1.91:1). Square at 1080 × 1080 splits the difference. See the LinkedIn post image size guide for detailed comparisons.

Does LinkedIn compress my images after I upload them?

Yes — every uploaded image gets recompressed regardless of file size or format. Minimize quality loss by uploading at the exact recommended dimensions and keeping your source file high-quality. LinkedIn's recompression is less aggressive on already-optimized images.

Can I use the same image for LinkedIn and other social platforms?

Not without resizing. LinkedIn uses 1.91:1 for landscape, Instagram uses 1:1 or 4:5, X/Twitter uses 16:9, and Facebook uses 1:1 for feed posts. The resize tool makes it fast to produce platform-specific versions from one source.

What format should I use — JPG or PNG?

Use JPG for photographs and complex gradients. Use PNG for graphics with text, screenshots, logos, or sharp edges. PNG survives LinkedIn's recompression with less artifacting on hard edges. Both formats are accepted for all LinkedIn image types.

How do I resize a LinkedIn banner without losing quality?

Start with a source image at least 1584 pixels wide. Crop to a 4:1 aspect ratio first, keeping important content in the center 60% of the frame. Then resize to exactly 1584 × 396 pixels. Avoid upscaling from a smaller image. For the complete banner specification, see our LinkedIn banner size guide.