What you'll learn
- Exact pixel dimensions for every LinkedIn image placement
- Which file formats LinkedIn accepts and recommends
- How LinkedIn images are cropped on desktop vs mobile
- How to resize and optimize images for LinkedIn for free
The two most important images on your personal profile — your photo and your banner. Both have specific size requirements that affect how they display across the platform.
Profile photo: 400 × 400 pixels minimum
LinkedIn displays profile photos as circles at multiple sizes: 400×400 on profile pages, 200×200 in search results, and as small as 32×32 in notification dots. Upload at least 400×400px — ideally 800×800px for sharpness at all sizes.
Tactic
Center your face in the frame. LinkedIn's cropping tool lets you adjust, but starting with a centered photo saves time.
Avoid
Don't upload photos smaller than 400×400px — they'll appear pixelated in search results.
Profile banner: 1584 × 396 pixels
The background image behind your profile photo. Uses a 4:1 aspect ratio. Design at exactly 1584×396px to avoid scaling artifacts.
Avoid
Keep important content out of the top and bottom 20% — mobile crops those areas.
Profile photo file size limit: 8MB
LinkedIn accepts PNG, JPG, and GIF formats for profile photos, up to 8MB. PNG is recommended for graphics, JPG for photographs.
Tactic
Compress large files at TinyPNG before uploading.
Key takeaways
- 1
Profile photo: 400×400px minimum, 800×800px recommended — displayed as a circle
- 2
Personal banner: 1584×396px — keep critical content in the center 60% height for mobile
- 3
Post images: 1200×627px landscape or 1080×1080px square — both display full-width in feed
- 4
Company logo: 300×300px square — test it at small sizes to ensure readability
- 5
Always upload at the exact recommended size or larger — never smaller