Upload a square profile photo at least 400 × 400 pixels. Keep your face or logo centered because LinkedIn displays the square source inside a circular crop.
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Your LinkedIn profile photo appears in search results, connection requests, messages, and on your full profile page. It renders at different sizes across the platform. Using the correct LinkedIn profile picture size ensures your photo always looks crisp, not blurry or oddly cropped.
LinkedIn profile picture size: the official specs
- Minimum size: 200 × 200 pixels
- Recommended size: 400 × 400 pixels
- Maximum size: 7680 × 4320 pixels (8K)
- Maximum file size: 8 MB
- Aspect ratio: 1:1 (square)
- Accepted formats: JPG, PNG, GIF (non-animated)
LinkedIn displays your profile picture in a circle, so make sure your subject is centered and there is enough padding around the edges to avoid faces being cropped.
Why 400 × 400 px is the sweet spot
400 × 400 pixels is the most recommended LinkedIn profile picture size because it covers all display scenarios on the platform. On retina displays (which many modern laptops and phones use), LinkedIn renders the photo at 2× scale. A 400 × 400 px image stays sharp. A 200 × 200 px image at 2× scale will look slightly soft.
Going higher (600–800 px) also works well, but the visible improvement over 400 px is minimal while the file size increases. Unless you need the absolute maximum quality, 400 × 400 px at high-quality JPG is the practical choice.
How to resize your photo to the right LinkedIn profile picture size
- Step 1: Open Resizo in your browser.
- Step 2: Drop your profile photo onto the tool.
- Step 3: Set width to 400 and height to 400. Make sure aspect ratio lock is off so you can set equal dimensions.
- Step 4: Choose JPG as output format for the smallest file size, or PNG if your photo has transparency.
- Step 5: Download the resized photo and upload it to LinkedIn.
LinkedIn banner (background image) size
While you're optimizing your profile, it's worth noting the LinkedIn background banner size: 1584 × 396 pixels. This is the cover photo that appears behind your profile photo at the top of your profile. You can resize this with Resizo too — just enter those dimensions and upload your banner image.
Common mistakes with LinkedIn profile photos
- Too small: Uploading a photo smaller than 400 × 400 px results in visible softness, especially on retina displays.
- Wrong aspect ratio: LinkedIn forces a square crop. If your photo is wide or tall, the auto-crop may cut off faces. Crop to square before uploading.
- Low JPG quality: Saving at low quality introduces compression artifacts that make a photo look unprofessional. Always save at 85+ quality.
- Too large a file: Files over 8 MB will be rejected by LinkedIn.
Tips for a great LinkedIn profile photo
Beyond the technical LinkedIn profile picture size requirements, a few simple rules make profile photos more effective:
- Use a plain or softly blurred background that doesn't compete with your face.
- Face the camera directly and make sure your face fills about 60% of the frame.
- Use natural or even, soft lighting to avoid harsh shadows.
- Dress professionally in line with your industry.
- Use a recent photo — ideally taken within the last 3 years.
Design for LinkedIn’s circular display crop
Your source file is square, but the visible profile image is usually circular. Leave breathing room around a face or logo, and avoid placing small type in the corners because those pixels disappear. A head-and-shoulders portrait with the eyes near the upper third usually survives desktop and mobile layouts cleanly.
Personal profiles, company logos and banners are different jobs
A personal headshot needs natural detail and a calm background. A company mark needs clean edges and enough internal padding. A banner is a wide composition with profile information overlapping part of the image. Do not stretch one file into all three placements; build each crop deliberately from the same source assets.
LinkedIn image checklist
- Start from a sharp square file at 400 × 400 pixels or larger.
- Keep the main subject centered inside an imaginary circle.
- Use sRGB so colour stays predictable across browsers.
- Preview at small size; profile photos are rarely viewed full-screen.
Prepare the portrait before resizing
Crop loosely enough to include the shoulders, remove distracting objects near the head and correct exposure before making the final square. LinkedIn displays profile images quite small in comments and search results, so clear separation between the subject and background matters more than tiny skin detail. A simple background and a recognisable expression usually work better than an elaborate scene.
Keep logos readable at notification size
For a company page, place the mark on a square canvas with generous padding. Thin taglines and detailed emblems often disappear when LinkedIn shrinks the logo. If the full identity is too complex, use the brand symbol or monogram and leave the company name to the text next to it.
Check the file on both light and dark surrounding interfaces. The image itself should include enough contrast that a white mark does not vanish into the page and a dark mark does not become a featureless spot.
Common profile-image problems
- Soft source: resizing cannot repair motion blur or missed focus.
- Tight crop: the circular mask cuts hair, glasses or the outer edge of a logo.
- Old photo: a recognisable current portrait is more useful than a heavily retouched one.
- Text in the image: most words become unreadable at comment size; put them in the profile fields instead.
Save the edited high-resolution square separately from the uploaded copy. That master makes future crops faster and avoids recompressing an image downloaded from LinkedIn.
Questions people ask
What is the correct LinkedIn profile picture size?
LinkedIn recommends 400 × 400 pixels in a 1:1 square format. Minimum is 200 × 200 px and maximum file size is 8 MB.
What format should I use for my LinkedIn profile photo?
JPG is recommended for photos. PNG works for images with transparency. Keep the file under 8 MB.
How do I resize my photo to 400x400 for LinkedIn?
Use Resizo: open the tool, drop your photo, set 400 × 400 px, choose JPG, and download. It takes under a minute.
What is the LinkedIn background banner size?
The LinkedIn background (cover) image should be 1584 × 396 pixels.
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