LinkedIn Banner Size
LinkedIn Guide
LinkedIn Banner Size & Cover Photo Dimensions
Your LinkedIn banner is one of the first things people see on your profile. Using the wrong dimensions leads to cropping, blurriness, or awkward layouts. Here are the correct LinkedIn banner sizes for 2026.
Last updated: February 2026
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LinkedIn Dimensions at a Glance
| Format | Width | Height | Aspect Ratio | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Personal profile banner Recommended minimum size for personal LinkedIn profiles | 1584px | 396px | 4:1 | 1584x396 |
Company page cover Used on LinkedIn company/organization pages | 1128px | 191px | 5.9:1 | 1128x191 |
Profile photo Displays at various sizes across LinkedIn | 400px | 400px | 1:1 | 400x400 |
Shared image post Standard single-image post in feed | 1200px | 627px | 1.91:1 | 1200x627 |
Shared link preview Thumbnail for shared links/articles | 1200px | 627px | 1.91:1 | 1200x627 |
Quick Reference
1584x396
Personal profile banner
1584 x 396
4:1
1128x191
Company page cover
1128 x 191
5.9:1
400x400
Profile photo
400 x 400
1:1
1200x627
Shared image post
1200 x 627
1.91:1
1200x627
Shared link preview
1200 x 627
1.91:1
Tips & Best Practices
Design your banner at 1584x396 for personal profiles — this gives the best clarity across all devices.
Keep key text and visuals in the center. LinkedIn crops the edges on mobile view.
Your profile photo overlaps the bottom-left of the banner — avoid putting important content there.
Use PNG format for text-heavy banners and JPG for photo-based banners to balance quality and file size.
Test your banner on both desktop and mobile before publishing. The visible area differs significantly between devices.
Keep the file size under 8 MB. LinkedIn may reject or heavily compress larger files.
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Safe Zone and Profile Photo Overlap
On personal profiles, your circular profile photo overlaps the bottom-left corner of the banner. The exact overlap varies by screen size, but roughly the left 20% and bottom 25% of the banner are partially covered. On company pages, the square company logo overlaps a similar area. To avoid important content being hidden behind your photo, keep all text, logos, and key visual elements in the right two-thirds and upper three-quarters of the banner. A common approach is to place your headline or tagline in the center-right area and use the left side for background texture or gradient only.
Mobile vs Desktop Cropping
LinkedIn banners display differently across devices. On desktop, you see the full width of the banner. On mobile, LinkedIn crops roughly 15-20% from each side, showing only the center portion of the image. This means content near the left and right edges of your banner will be invisible on phones. Always keep critical elements — text, logos, headshots, CTAs — within the center 60% of the image. Test on both a phone and a laptop before committing to a design. A banner that looks perfect on desktop may have its key message cropped on mobile.
File Format Recommendations
For banners that are primarily photographic (headshots, landscapes, team photos), export as JPG at 85-95% quality. This keeps file sizes manageable while preserving visual fidelity. For banners with text, logos, or graphic elements with sharp edges, use PNG. PNG preserves crisp lines and prevents the smudging artifacts that JPG compression causes around text. LinkedIn re-compresses images on upload, so starting with the highest quality source minimizes the double-compression effect. Keep your file under 8 MB regardless of format.
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