Design a professional 1200×628 article header image in minutes. 8 templates, instant PNG download.
Preview at 50% — exported at full 1200×628
In the Data Visual template, this is shown as the large stat (e.g. "42%")
Color Presets
Custom Color
Background Photo (Photo Overlay template)
A LinkedIn article without a header image is invisible. When your article appears in search results or gets shared in the feed, the header is the only visual asset LinkedIn shows. It determines whether someone clicks.
Studies on LinkedIn content consistently show that articles with a strong, relevant header image receive significantly more views than those without — often 40–60% more. The header sets the expectation for what readers will find inside.
A professional header also signals credibility. It tells your audience you put thought into presentation, which transfers directly to how they perceive the quality of your ideas and expertise.
Pick your template
Choose Editorial for thought-leadership, Magazine for punchy headlines, or Minimal for corporate audiences.
Fill in your content
Add your title (max 100 chars), a subtitle or hook, and select your category badge.
Set your brand color
Use a preset or enter your exact hex code. The color propagates across the entire design.
Upload a photo (optional)
For the Photo Overlay template, upload any image. A dark overlay is applied automatically.
Download and upload to LinkedIn
Hit Download to get the full 1200×628 PNG. Upload it directly when creating or editing your article.