LinkedIn article cover size
1920 × 1080pixels · 16:9
LinkedIn recommends 1920 × 1080 for article and newsletter cover images and crops covers to 16:9. GIFs can no longer be used as covers. Newsletter logos are 300 × 300.
Checked November 14, 2026
Crop your image to 1920 × 1080
LinkedIn article cover specs
- Recommended size
- 1920 × 1080 px
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9
- Maximum file size
- Not stated on the current help page
- Formats
- JPEG, JPG, PNG, WEBP
- Safe zone
- Official: 'Cover images are cropped to a 16:9 aspect ratio.'
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
What size is a LinkedIn article cover?+
1920 × 1080 pixels, an aspect ratio of 16:9.
What is the maximum file size for a LinkedIn article cover?+
Not stated on the current help page
How do I resize an image to 1920 × 1080?+
Drop your image into the tool on this page, drag and zoom to choose the crop, and download it at exactly 1920 × 1080. It runs in your browser, so the image isn’t uploaded.
Where do these numbers come from?+
From LinkedIn’s own documentation. We checked them on November 14, 2026; the sources are listed on this page.
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