LinkedIn Banner Size in 2026: Exact Dimensions for Every Image Type
Your LinkedIn banner is the first thing people see when they visit your profile — and it's the most underused piece of real estate on the platform. Getting the dimensions wrong means a blurry, cropped, or awkward-looking image that undermines your credibility before anyone reads a word.
Here are the exact LinkedIn banner size, cover photo, and profile picture specifications for every image type in 2026, plus design tips to make sure every image looks sharp on both desktop and mobile.
LinkedIn Personal Profile Banner Size
The recommended size for your personal profile banner (also called a cover photo or background image) is:
- Dimensions: 1584 x 396 pixels
- Aspect ratio: 4:1
- File format: PNG, JPG, or GIF
- Max file size: 4 MB
This is the large horizontal image behind your profile photo. It displays at full width on desktop and gets cropped on mobile — more on that below.
Your banner is part of your overall LinkedIn profile optimization. A generic stock photo or the default blue gradient tells visitors you haven't put thought into your presence. A well-designed banner reinforces your personal brand, communicates what you do, and gives visitors a reason to keep scrolling.
LinkedIn Company Page Banner Size
The company page cover image uses different dimensions than personal profiles:
- Dimensions: 1128 x 191 pixels
- Aspect ratio: approximately 5.9:1
- File format: PNG or JPG
- Max file size: 3 MB
Company page banners are wider and shorter than personal banners. Because of the narrow height, keep text large and minimal — anything smaller than a tagline will be hard to read.
Other Company Page Images
| Image Type | Dimensions | Aspect Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Company logo | 400 x 400 px | 1:1 |
| Square logo (favicon) | 60 x 60 px minimum | 1:1 |
| Life tab main image | 1128 x 376 px | 3:1 |
| Life tab custom modules | 502 x 282 px | 16:9 |
| Life tab company photos | 900 x 600 px | 3:2 |
LinkedIn Event Cover Size
If you're hosting a LinkedIn event, the cover image dimensions are:
- Dimensions: 1600 x 900 pixels
- Aspect ratio: 16:9
- File format: PNG or JPG
Use this space to include the event title, date, and a visual that matches your brand. Since event covers appear in feed previews when people share the event, treat it like a mini billboard.
LinkedIn Post Image Sizes
When sharing images in LinkedIn posts, use these dimensions for optimal display:
| Post Type | Dimensions | Aspect Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape image | 1200 x 627 px | 1.91:1 |
| Square image | 1080 x 1080 px | 1:1 |
| Portrait image | 1080 x 1350 px | 4:5 |
| Shared article/link preview | 1200 x 627 px | 1.91:1 |
For maximum feed real estate on mobile, portrait (1080 x 1350) takes up the most screen space. Square (1080 x 1080) is a safe middle ground that works well on both desktop and mobile.
LinkedIn Carousel Size
LinkedIn carousels (document posts) use these specifications:
- Dimensions: 1080 x 1080 pixels (square) or 1080 x 1350 pixels (portrait)
- Format: Upload as PDF
- Max slides: 300 pages (practically, 8-12 slides is ideal)
Portrait carousels (4:5 ratio) take up more feed space on mobile and tend to get higher engagement. If you're designing carousels in Canva or PowerPoint, start with 1080 x 1350.
LinkedIn Profile Photo Size
Your profile picture is the most-viewed image on your LinkedIn presence — it appears on your profile, in search results, next to every post and comment, and in message threads. Getting the size right matters.
- Dimensions: 400 x 400 pixels (minimum recommended)
- Aspect ratio: 1:1 (square upload, displayed as a circle)
- File format: PNG or JPG
- Max file size: 8 MB
- Minimum upload size: 200 x 200 pixels (but 400x400+ is recommended for sharpness on high-density displays)
Profile Picture Best Practices
- Use a professional headshot with good lighting and a clean background. Your face should fill about 60% of the frame.
- Center your face in the image — LinkedIn crops it into a circle, so anything in the corners gets cut off.
- Shoot against a contrasting background so your photo stands out in the feed. Solid colors or soft gradients work best.
- Avoid group photos, logos, or full-body shots — your face should be clearly recognizable at thumbnail size (the profile picture appears as small as 48x48 pixels in comment threads).
- Upload at 400x400 or higher — LinkedIn downscales larger images, but uploading at higher resolution ensures the photo stays sharp on retina displays and when people click to expand it.
Mobile Safe Zone: The Most Important Design Rule
Here's where most people get LinkedIn banner size wrong: your profile photo covers the bottom-left corner of your banner on mobile.
The blocked area is approximately 568 x 264 pixels in the bottom-left corner. Any text, logos, or important design elements in that zone will be hidden behind your profile photo on mobile devices.
Additionally, mobile screens crop the left and right edges of your banner, showing roughly the center 60% of the full width.
Safe Zone Rules
- Keep critical content in the center-right area of your banner
- Avoid placing text or logos in the bottom-left 568 x 264 pixel zone
- Test on mobile after uploading — open your profile on your phone to verify nothing important is cropped
- Use a template with safe zone guides to design confidently (Canva offers free LinkedIn banner templates with these zones marked)
How to Design a LinkedIn Banner
You don't need to be a designer. Here's a simple approach:
What to Include
- Your value proposition: A short tagline that explains what you do or who you help
- A call-to-action: "Book a call," "Visit mysite.com," or "Download my free guide"
- Visual branding: Your brand colors, a clean background, or a professional photo
- Social proof (optional): "Featured in Forbes" or "500+ clients served" if relevant
What to Avoid
- Cluttered designs: Your banner is a billboard, not a brochure. One message, clean layout.
- Small text: If it's hard to read on a phone screen, it's too small. Stick to 1-2 lines of large text.
- Low-resolution images: Always design at the exact pixel dimensions listed above, then export at high quality.
- Dark text on dark backgrounds: Ensure contrast is strong enough to read at a glance.
Free Design Tools
- Canva: Offers pre-sized LinkedIn banner templates. Search "LinkedIn banner" and customize.
- Figma: Free for individual use. Create a frame at 1584 x 396 and design from scratch.
- Adobe Express: Free templates with drag-and-drop editing.
Quick Reference: All LinkedIn Banner Sizes
| Image Type | Dimensions | Aspect Ratio | Max Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal profile banner | 1584 x 396 px | 4:1 | 4 MB |
| Company page cover | 1128 x 191 px | 5.9:1 | 3 MB |
| Event cover | 1600 x 900 px | 16:9 | — |
| Post image (landscape) | 1200 x 627 px | 1.91:1 | — |
| Post image (square) | 1080 x 1080 px | 1:1 | — |
| Post image (portrait) | 1080 x 1350 px | 4:5 | — |
| Carousel slide | 1080 x 1080 px or 1080 x 1350 px | 1:1 or 4:5 | — |
| Profile photo (picture) | 400 x 400 px (min 200 x 200) | 1:1 | 8 MB |
| Company logo | 400 x 400 px | 1:1 | — |
Bookmark this table — it covers every image dimension you'll need for LinkedIn in 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Your personal LinkedIn banner (cover photo) size is 1584 x 396 pixels (4:1 ratio)
- Your LinkedIn profile picture should be 400 x 400 pixels minimum — uploaded as a square, displayed as a circle
- Company page covers are 1128 x 191 pixels — wider and shorter
- The bottom-left 568 x 264 pixel area is blocked by your profile photo on mobile — keep it clear
- Design for mobile first: keep text large, centered, and in the safe zone
- Use free tools like Canva or Figma with pre-sized templates to get the dimensions right every time
- Your banner is prime personal branding real estate — use it to communicate your value proposition, not just decoration
- For a complete walkthrough of every profile element, see our LinkedIn profile optimization guide
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