LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, and your profile picture and background banner are the first visual signals that tell recruiters, clients, and connections whether to take you seriously. A blurry, poorly cropped photo or a stretched banner immediately undermines the credibility you work hard to build through your experience and recommendations. Getting the dimensions right takes two minutes and pays off every time someone visits your profile.
Personal Profile Picture (400×400 px)
The recommended size for a LinkedIn personal profile photo is 400×400 px. LinkedIn accepts images as small as 400×400 px and as large as 7680×4320 px, but anything larger is downscaled automatically during upload.
- Recommended dimensions: 400×400 px — sharp at all display sizes on LinkedIn
- Minimum size: 400×400 px — smaller files are rejected
- Aspect ratio: 1:1 (square) — crop to square before uploading
- Display shape: circle — LinkedIn applies a circular mask; the four corners of your square photo are never visible
- Supported formats: JPG, PNG, or GIF — JPEG is recommended for headshots; PNG is better for logos with transparent backgrounds
- Maximum file size: 8 MB
Because the image displays as a circle, keep your face or main subject centered in the square. A face filling roughly 60–70% of the frame looks natural when the circular mask is applied. Avoid placing anything important in the corners — it will be clipped.
Personal Background Banner (1584×396 px)
The background image (also called the banner or cover photo) stretches across the top of your personal LinkedIn profile. The recommended size is 1584×396 px at a 4:1 aspect ratio.
- Recommended dimensions: 1584×396 px
- Aspect ratio: 4:1
- Maximum file size: 8 MB
- Supported formats: JPG or PNG
- Safe zone: center 1400×280 px — on mobile devices, the left and right edges of the banner are cropped. Keep your most important content — name, title, or logo — within the central safe zone to ensure it remains visible on all screen sizes
The default LinkedIn banner is a plain light-blue gradient. Replacing it with a custom image immediately makes your profile stand out in a search result or connection request.
Company Page Logo (300×300 px)
The company logo appears next to your company name in LinkedIn search results, on employee profiles, and at the top of your company page. It displays as a small square thumbnail in most contexts.
- Recommended dimensions: 300×300 px
- Aspect ratio: 1:1 (square) — LinkedIn crops non-square images
- Supported formats: JPG or PNG — use PNG for logos with transparency or sharp edges
- Maximum file size: 4 MB
Because the logo displays at a small size in news feeds and search results, make sure the mark is bold and legible even at 50 px. Avoid fine detail or small text that disappears at thumbnail sizes.
Company Page Cover Image (1128×191 px)
The cover image appears at the top of your LinkedIn company page, behind the company logo and name. It is wider and shorter than the personal banner.
- Recommended dimensions: 1128×191 px
- Aspect ratio: approximately 6:1
- Supported formats: JPG or PNG
- Maximum file size: 4 MB
Keep brand colors, taglines, and key visuals away from the very edges of the cover image, as responsive layouts may crop slightly on different devices.
Summary Table
| Image Type | Dimensions | Aspect Ratio | Max File Size | Formats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal profile picture | 400×400 px | 1:1 | 8 MB | JPG, PNG, GIF |
| Personal background banner | 1584×396 px | 4:1 | 8 MB | JPG, PNG |
| Company logo | 300×300 px | 1:1 | 4 MB | JPG, PNG |
| Company cover image | 1128×191 px | ~6:1 | 4 MB | JPG, PNG |
Tips for a Professional Profile Picture
- Wear business casual or professional attire — dress for the role you want or the industry you work in; avoid overly casual clothing
- Show a clear, close-up face — your face should fill at least 60% of the frame; avoid full-body shots that make your face tiny
- Choose a neutral or blurred background — a plain wall, soft bokeh, or a simple office setting keeps the focus on you
- Face the camera directly — front-facing shots build trust; slight angles are acceptable but avoid dramatic side profiles
- Use good, even lighting — natural window light or a ring light produces even, flattering results; avoid harsh shadows across the face
- Smile naturally — studies show a genuine smile makes profiles appear more approachable and increases connection acceptance rates
- Keep the photo current — use a photo taken within the last two to three years so people recognize you in person
Banner Image Ideas for Professionals
- Your city skyline — a recognizable skyline signals your location without needing to write it; works well for city-based professionals
- Industry-relevant imagery — a developer might use a dark code editor screenshot; a marketer might use a data visualization or campaign mockup
- Branded banner with your name and title — use your brand colors and fonts to create a simple text-over-background banner; this reinforces your personal brand instantly
- Abstract professional texture — geometric patterns, subtle gradients, or muted photography provide a polished backdrop without requiring a custom design
- Company or conference logo — if you recently spoke at an event or work at a recognizable brand, placing that logo in your banner signals credibility
How to Crop to Exact Dimensions
If your photo is not already the right shape, use the free image cropper to trim it to the correct aspect ratio before uploading. For a profile picture, select the 1:1 square ratio and center the crop on your face. For a banner, select the 4:1 ratio and position the crop to keep your key content in the center safe zone.
- Open the image cropper
- Upload your photo and select the correct aspect ratio (1:1 for profile, 4:1 for banner)
- Drag to center your subject within the crop box
- Download the cropped image
How to Resize to Exact Pixel Dimensions
Once your image is the right shape, use the free image resizer to set the exact pixel dimensions. Enter 400×400 for a profile picture or 1584×396 for a personal banner.
- Open the image resizer
- Upload your cropped image
- Enter the target width and height
- Download the resized file and upload it to LinkedIn
Before uploading, check your file size. A 400×400 px JPEG saved at 85% quality is typically under 50 KB — well within LinkedIn's 8 MB limit. If you are working with a large PNG banner, use the free image compressorto reduce the file size without visible quality loss. Smaller files upload faster and reduce the chance of compression artifacts introduced by LinkedIn's own processing.