PDFConvertersOnline.comHow to resize a LinkedIn banner
- Choose an image, such as a workplace shot, city skyline or branded graphic.
- 1584×396 is already set. Drag the preview to choose which strip of the image stays.
- Resize, download, and add it under your profile's background photo.
The size LinkedIn recommends
For the background photo on a personal profile, LinkedIn's help recommends 1584 pixels wide by 396 pixels tall. That is a 4:1 shape, an even longer strip than a Facebook or X header. A typical photo therefore loses a lot of its height, and choosing the band you keep is the most important step. Company pages use a different cover size, so check LinkedIn's help if you are designing for a page rather than your own profile.
Plan around your profile photo
Your round profile picture overlaps the lower-left part of the banner. Text placed where the photo lands will be hidden. A layout that works across screens:
- Put text or a logo toward the right half of the banner.
- Keep the left side calm: a background texture, sky or blurred scene.
- Leave some breathing room above and below any lettering, since the banner is shown at different widths on different screens.
What makes a good professional banner
Recruiters and clients see the banner before they read anything else, so it is worth a minute. Good choices include a photo of your city or workplace, a clean graphic with your field or tagline, a shot of your product, or simply a calm color gradient that doesn't compete with your photo. Busy scenes with lots of small detail tend to look messy at 4:1. If you work for a company with brand guidelines, ask whether there is an official employee banner; many marketing teams provide one at exactly this size.
Getting a clean result
If your picture is a photo, Crop to fill with the preview dragged to the most interesting band is usually best. For a logo or a slide from a presentation that must stay whole, Fit with background keeps it centered and fills the sides with a color you pick. Choose PNG as the output if your banner contains text, so letters stay crisp; for photos JPG is lighter. To add your tagline afterwards, use Add Text to Image; for the matching sizes on other networks, see Twitter Header Size and Facebook Cover Photo Size.
After you upload
LinkedIn opens an editor where you can reposition, zoom and apply filters. Because the file is already 1584×396, it fills the banner without zooming, which keeps it sharp. Save, then view your profile both on a computer and in the LinkedIn app. If your photo hides part of the text, shift the design to the right and export again. A simple, uncluttered banner usually holds up best across all those screens.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the LinkedIn banner size?
LinkedIn recommends 1584×396 pixels for a personal profile background photo, which is a 4:1 shape.
Why is the text on my banner covered?
Your profile picture sits over part of the banner. Place text toward the right side and away from the edges.
Is the company page cover the same size?
No, company pages use a different cover size. This page is set up for personal profile banners.
Should I save it as JPG or PNG?
JPG for photos, PNG for banners with text or logos. Both can be picked under Format.
Is my image sent to a server?
No. Resizing happens in your browser and the image stays on your device.
Can I use a photo I took with my phone?
Yes. Phone photos are large enough; you only keep a narrow strip, so choose a shot where the interesting part runs horizontally.