LinkedIn banner size
1584 × 396pixels · 4:1
LinkedIn recommends 1584 × 396 for the background photo on a personal profile, as a JPG or PNG under 8 MB (GIFs aren’t supported). LinkedIn notes that how the image appears depends on the browser window size and screen resolution, and you can reposition it after uploading.
Checked November 14, 2026
Crop your image to 1584 × 396
LinkedIn banner specs
- Recommended size
- 1584 × 396 px
- Aspect ratio
- 4:1
- Maximum file size
- Under 8 MB
- Formats
- JPG, PNG
- Safe zone
- Official: 'How your image appears may change based on the size of your web browser window and screen resolution.' Users can reposition and resize the image after upload.
Sources
- officiallinkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a568217
- officiallinkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a549049
- secondaryblog.hootsuite.com/social-media-image-sizes-guide/
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Frequently asked questions
What size is a LinkedIn banner?+
1584 × 396 pixels, an aspect ratio of 4:1.
What is the maximum file size for a LinkedIn banner?+
Under 8 MB
How do I resize an image to 1584 × 396?+
Drop your image into the tool on this page, drag and zoom to choose the crop, and download it at exactly 1584 × 396. It runs in your browser, so the image isn’t uploaded.
Where do these numbers come from?+
From LinkedIn’s own documentation and widely used design guides. We checked them on November 14, 2026; the sources are listed on this page.
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