Resize Image for LinkedIn Banner
Scale your image to 1584x396 — LinkedIn's recommended banner dimensions.
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How to Resize Image for LinkedIn Banner
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Choose your banner image
Upload a landscape photo or graphic. Wide images work best since the banner is a 4:1 ratio.
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Resize to LinkedIn specs
Dimensions are preset to 1584x396. Position your subject in the center since edges get cropped slightly on mobile.
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Download and upload to LinkedIn
Save the file and go to your LinkedIn profile. Click the camera icon on your banner to upload the resized image.
LinkedIn Banner Dimensions and Display Quirks
LinkedIn recommends 1584x396 pixels for the background banner image. The ratio is roughly 4:1, which is very wide and relatively short. The challenge is that your profile photo overlaps the lower-left portion of the banner, so keep important content away from that area.
On mobile, LinkedIn crops the banner differently. The sides get trimmed, showing roughly the center 60% of the image. Anything critical — text, logos, key visual elements — should be centered both horizontally and vertically. Think of the edges as a buffer zone.
File size matters less here than dimensions. LinkedIn accepts up to 8MB for banner images and compresses it on their end. Focus on getting the dimensions right at 1584x396 and keeping the file under 2MB for fast upload.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between LinkedIn banner and profile photo?
The banner (background photo) is the wide image behind your profile. Recommended size is 1584x396. The profile photo is the circular headshot, recommended at 400x400 pixels.
Can I use a company logo as my LinkedIn banner?
You can, but it's not ideal. The 4:1 ratio stretches logos awkwardly. Consider placing your logo on a branded background or using a wide landscape version of your brand imagery instead.
Why does my banner look pixelated on LinkedIn?
Your source image was probably too small. If you upload a 600px wide image, LinkedIn stretches it to 1584px, causing visible pixelation. Always start with an image at least 1584px wide.