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LinkedIn Background Photo Size Guide 2026

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The LinkedIn background photo (banner) requires specific dimensions. Here are the exact specs and how to resize yours for free.

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Your LinkedIn background photo — the banner behind your profile picture — is valuable visual real estate. Getting the dimensions right prevents cropping and makes your profile look professional.

LinkedIn background photo dimensions

Recommended size: 1584 × 396 px (4:1 aspect ratio). This is LinkedIn's official recommended size. Minimum size: 1192 × 220 px. Maximum file size: 8 MB. Accepted formats: JPG, PNG.

Safe zone for LinkedIn banners

The banner display varies by device:

  • Desktop: Full 1584 × 396 px is visible.
  • Mobile: The sides and bottom are cropped. The profile photo circle overlaps the lower-left area.

Safe zone recommendation: Keep important content (text, logos, key visual elements) in the center 1000 × 300 px area. Avoid putting critical elements in the bottom-left (where the profile photo overlaps) or near the edges (which get cropped on mobile).

Design tips for LinkedIn banners

  • Professional photography or branded gradient: Both work well. Avoid cluttered backgrounds.
  • Keep text minimal and central: If adding a tagline, use large, legible fonts centered horizontally.
  • Brand colors: Matching your company's brand colors makes your profile look consistent.
  • Avoid busy images: Complex patterns compete with your profile information visually.

How to resize your LinkedIn banner with Resizo

  1. Open Resizo in your browser.
  2. Drop your image onto the tool.
  3. Set width to 1584 px. If the aspect ratio lock doesn't give you exactly 396 px height, disable it and set height manually.
  4. Choose PNG for banners with text or graphics, JPG for photograph-based banners.
  5. Download and upload to LinkedIn: Profile → Edit → Background photo.

LinkedIn background photo vs. LinkedIn profile photo

These are two different elements:

  • Profile photo: Square (upload at 400 × 400 px minimum), displayed as circle, shows your face or brand logo.
  • Background photo (banner): Wide (1584 × 396 px), horizontal, appears behind the profile photo.

Both contribute to first impressions. A professional, well-sized banner signals attention to detail.

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FAQ

What is the LinkedIn background photo size?
1584 × 396 px is recommended (4:1 ratio). Minimum 1192 × 220 px. Max file size 8 MB.
What is the LinkedIn banner safe zone?
Keep important content in the center 1000 × 300 px. Mobile crops the sides and bottom, and the profile photo overlaps the lower-left.
Can I use a PNG for a LinkedIn banner?
Yes. PNG is recommended for banners with text or logos. JPG works well for photo-based banners.
How do I resize my LinkedIn background photo for free?
Open Resizo, upload your image, set width to 1584 px and height to 396 px, choose PNG or JPG, download.

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