Free LinkedIn Banner Maker
A LinkedIn banner maker that builds a professional background photo at the exact 1584 x 396 size. Pick a ready-made template, edit your text, check the mobile safe zone, and download a crisp PNG. No signup, no watermark.
Not sure about dimensions? Read the LinkedIn banner size guide. Updating a business page instead? Use the Company Page banner maker.
A live preview of your banner on a LinkedIn profile. Keep the lower left clear for your photo.
Pick a background · 50 styles
Drawn and exported in your browser at 1584 x 396 pixels. Nothing is uploaded.
What is a LinkedIn banner creator?
A LinkedIn banner creator is a tool that builds your profile background photo at the exact size LinkedIn recommends, 1584 x 396 pixels, and exports a ready to upload image. This free creator runs in your browser: pick a gradient style, edit your name, tagline, and call to action, keep your text clear of the profile photo and the mobile crop, then download a sharp PNG. There is no signup, no account, and no watermark.
- LinkedIn banner size
- 1584 x 396 px
- Aspect ratio
- 4:1
- Max file size
- 8 MB
- Export format
- PNG
- Cost
- Free, no signup
- Watermark
- None
LinkedIn banner size: 1584 x 396 pixels (4:1)
LinkedIn recommends a profile background photo of 1584 x 396 px at a 4:1 aspect ratio. Files up to 8 MB are accepted. Uploading a smaller image causes LinkedIn to stretch it, which produces visible blurring. This tool always exports at the correct size.
Desktop display
On desktop, LinkedIn shows the full width of your banner above your profile details. The circular profile photo sits in the lower-left corner and overlaps roughly the bottom 20 percent of the banner in that zone. Keep your name, tagline, and key text away from that corner, or you will not see them.
- Full 1584 x 396 is visible
- Profile photo covers lower-left corner
- Center and right zones are fully safe
Mobile display
On mobile, LinkedIn keeps most of the banner height but trims the sides, roughly 100 to 150 pixels off each edge, and the profile photo is much larger and sits lower-left. Any text or branding near the left or right edge, or in the lower-left, can disappear on a phone. This is the most common mistake people make with their LinkedIn background photo.
- The left and right edges get cropped
- Profile photo is larger and stays lower-left
- Use our mobile preview before downloading
The LinkedIn banner creator that gets the details right
Most online banner tools export at the wrong resolution or ignore the mobile crop entirely. This one is built around the exact LinkedIn spec.
Exact 1584x396 size
Your banner is built at 1584 x 396 and exports at 1584 x 396, so it lands crisp and uncropped instead of stretched or pixelated.
Sophisticated styles
A gallery of click-and-use gradients with glow, mesh, dot, grid, wave, and ring effects, designed to look premium, not like clip art.
Pre-filled and editable
Each style ships with example name, tagline, and CTA so you start from a finished look and just swap in your own words.
Photo-safe layout guide
A toggleable overlay shows where your profile photo covers the banner on desktop and mobile, so your headline never ends up hidden behind your avatar.
Desktop and mobile preview
See exactly how your banner looks at the full 1584 x 396 desktop view and the tighter mobile crop before you download.
Private and watermark-free
Everything is drawn in your browser and downloaded straight to your device. No upload, no account, no watermark.
How to make a LinkedIn banner in 4 steps
No design software and nothing to install. Style, edit, check mobile, download.
Pick a style
Tap a gradient from the gallery. The live preview updates instantly at full LinkedIn size.
Edit text and fonts
Replace the name, tagline, and call-to-action with yours. Adjust alignment so your copy stays clear of the profile-photo safe zone.
Check the mobile view
Toggle the mobile preview to confirm your key text survives the crop LinkedIn applies on phones, which trims the sides and enlarges the profile photo over the lower-left.
Download and upload
Export a crisp 1584 x 396 PNG, then upload it directly to your LinkedIn profile background. Done in under a minute.
How to upload your banner to LinkedIn
Once you have downloaded the 1584 x 396 PNG, adding it to your profile takes less than 30 seconds.
On desktop
- 1Open linkedin.com and go to your profile page.
- 2Hover over your background photo at the top of your profile.
- 3Click the camera icon (or the pencil edit icon) that appears.
- 4Choose "Add photo" or "Change photo".
- 5Upload the 1584 x 396 PNG you downloaded.
- 6Drag to reposition if needed, then click Apply.
On mobile (LinkedIn app)
- 1Open the LinkedIn app and tap your profile photo to go to your profile.
- 2Tap your background banner image at the top.
- 3Tap "Edit cover image" from the options that appear.
- 4Choose the 1584 x 396 PNG from your photo library.
- 5Reposition if needed, then tap Save.
- 6Your new banner is live immediately.
LinkedIn banner mistakes to avoid
These are the errors that make even well-designed banners look broken or unprofessional once uploaded.
Putting text in the bottom-left corner
Your circular profile photo covers that zone on every device. Keep your name and tagline center or right so they stay visible.
Ignoring the mobile crop
LinkedIn trims roughly 100 to 150 pixels from each side on mobile, and the profile photo grows over the lower-left. Branding near the edges or lower-left disappears on phones. Use the mobile preview before downloading.
Uploading at the wrong size
An image smaller than 1584 x 396 gets stretched by LinkedIn, causing blur. This tool always exports the correct size.
Using too many colors or fonts
A single gradient background with one or two text colors looks far more professional than a busy collage. The gallery styles are designed to look polished by default.
Skipping the banner entirely
The gray default background signals an incomplete profile. Recruiters and potential clients notice. A clean, on-brand banner takes less than a minute to set up.
A great profile needs great posts
A polished banner earns the first impression. Blendin keeps it going: an anti-AI writing engine drafts posts that sound like you, not a robot, pulling your real colors, fonts, and voice from your website so every piece is on-brand from day one.
Create carousels, image posts, text posts, LinkedIn Documents, and event bundles, organize them into campaigns, schedule a month ahead, publish to five networks, and read multi-layer Insights, all from one place.
- Anti-AI writing engine keeps every post sounding human
- Brand Kit reads your real colors, fonts, and voice from your website
- Carousels, image posts, Documents, Threads chains, and event bundles
- Campaigns, a monthly calendar, and multi-layer Insights
- Publish to five networks, including LinkedIn and Instagram
- Free forever, 50 credits a month, no credit card
A banner is one asset. Blendin learns your whole brand
Paste your website and the Brand Kit reads your real colors, fonts, logo, and voice. From there every post and visual comes out on-brand, carousels, image posts, and text, then publishes to your accounts on a schedule you set. The banner is just where it starts.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about LinkedIn banner sizes, the mobile crop, and how to upload your new background photo.
What is the correct LinkedIn banner size?
LinkedIn recommends a profile background photo of 1584 x 396 pixels, a 4:1 aspect ratio. This tool builds your banner at exactly that size and exports a PNG at 1584 x 396, so it drops into LinkedIn without any cropping or blurring.
Why does LinkedIn crop my banner on mobile?
On mobile, LinkedIn keeps most of the banner height but trims the sides, roughly 100 to 150 pixels off each edge, and the profile photo is larger and covers more of the lower-left. So text or a logo near the edges or in the lower-left can be hidden on a phone. Our tool has a mobile preview toggle so you see exactly what survives before you download.
Where does the profile photo sit on the banner?
Your round profile photo overlaps the lower-left corner of your banner on desktop. On mobile, the avatar shifts more toward center. Toggle the photo-safe guide in the tool to see the overlap zone, then keep your headline and tagline clear of that corner. Centering or right-aligning your text is the safest approach.
Is this LinkedIn banner creator free? Is there a watermark?
Yes, completely free. No signup, no account, no credit card, and no watermark on your finished banner. Everything is drawn in your browser and exported straight to your device. Nothing is uploaded to any server.
Can I use my own colors, logo, and text?
You can edit the name, tagline, and call-to-action text directly in the tool. Every style ships with example copy so you start from a finished look and simply swap in your own words. For full brand-kit support including automatic color and font extraction from your website, Blendin creates on-brand carousels and image posts in addition to banners.
What file format does it export, and how do I upload it to LinkedIn?
The tool exports a PNG. On desktop, go to your LinkedIn profile, hover over your background photo, click the camera icon, and choose to add or change the photo, then upload the PNG and click Apply. On mobile, open the LinkedIn app, tap your profile picture, tap your background image, choose Edit cover image, pick the PNG from your photo library, and save.
What is the LinkedIn banner size in pixels, and does size matter?
The recommended size is 1584 x 396 pixels at 72 DPI, though LinkedIn accepts up to 8 MB. If you upload a smaller image LinkedIn stretches it, which causes blurring. Our tool always exports at exactly 1584 x 396 so the result looks sharp on every device.
Can I use a LinkedIn banner on a Company Page?
No, use the right size for each. A Company Page cover uploads at 4200 x 700 pixels (a 6:1 ratio), while this tool is built for personal profiles at 1584 x 396. A personal banner will be cropped if you upload it to a Company Page, so build the cover with the free LinkedIn Company Page Banner Maker instead.
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