LinkedIn banner size
The LinkedIn profile banner is 1584 x 396 pixels, a 4:1 ratio. This guide covers the exact dimensions for profiles and Company Pages, the safe zones, file formats, and how to keep your banner sharp.
LinkedIn banner dimensions at a glance
LinkedIn uses two different banner sizes. Your personal profile background photo is 1584 x 396 pixels. A Company Page cover image is smaller, at 1128 x 191 pixels. Use the right one for the page you are updating.
- Profile banner size
- 1584 x 396 px
- Profile aspect ratio
- 4:1
- Company Page cover
- 1128 x 191 px
- File formats
- PNG or JPG
- Max file size
- 8 MB
- Recommended format
- PNG
Profile banner vs Company Page cover
The two sizes are not interchangeable. Designing at the right one from the start saves you from a cropped or stretched upload.
Personal profile banner
The background photo behind your name and headline is 1584 x 396 pixels at a 4:1 aspect ratio. This is the banner most people mean by the LinkedIn banner size. Build and export at exactly this size for a crisp result.
- 1584 x 396 px, 4:1 ratio
- Profile photo overlaps the lower-left
- Center and right zones are safest
Company Page cover
A LinkedIn Company Page cover image is 1128 x 191 pixels, a different size from the personal banner. The page logo overlaps the lower-left of the cover, so keep key elements centered and clear of that corner here too.
- 1128 x 191 px, not 1584 x 396
- Page logo overlaps the lower-left
- A profile banner gets cropped if reused here
File format, quality, and file size
LinkedIn accepts PNG and JPG up to 8 MB. The format you pick changes how crisp your banner looks.
PNG or JPG
Both are supported. PNG is recommended for crisp text and logos, since it avoids the compression fuzz JPG can add around sharp edges. Reach for JPG only on photo-heavy banners where a smaller file helps.
8 MB maximum
The upload cap is 8 MB. A banner at the native 1584 x 396 size sits well under that, so you do not need to compress aggressively. Stay sharp first, then trim file size only if you exceed the limit.
Export at native size
Export at exactly 1584 x 396 so LinkedIn does not have to scale your image. 1584 x 396 is the native size, so a 2x export is only worth it if your design tool forces a higher-resolution canvas.
What gets covered, and where to keep your text
Two things hide parts of your banner: the overlapping profile photo or logo, and the tighter crop LinkedIn applies on phones. Plan around both.
Desktop overlap
On desktop the profile photo, and on a Company Page the logo, overlaps the lower-left of the banner. Profile text can sit over the right side as well. So keep your headline, tagline, and any logo centered and away from the bottom-left and the edges.
Mobile crop
The mobile app crops the banner more tightly, showing a narrower center strip. Anything near the left or right edge can be trimmed off on a phone, so do not put important text near those edges. Keep the message in the middle and it survives on every device.
Make the banner look sharp and legible
The size is only half the job. These four habits keep your banner readable once LinkedIn scales it onto a profile.
Go high contrast
Light text on a dark area, or the reverse, reads at a glance in the feed. Low-contrast type vanishes once the banner is scaled down on a profile card.
Keep text large
The banner renders small on a profile, and smaller still on mobile. Size your headline so it is legible without zooming, and resist cramming in long sentences.
Leave breathing room
Generous margins keep your message clear of the profile photo and the edge crop. A calm layout looks more professional than an edge-to-edge collage.
Export at the native size
Save at exactly 1584 x 396 as a PNG. Uploading a smaller image forces LinkedIn to stretch it, which is the most common reason a banner looks blurry.
How to get the size right in 3 steps
Start at the correct size, respect the safe zones, and export so LinkedIn does not blur it.
Start at exactly 1584 x 396
Set your canvas to 1584 x 396 pixels for a personal profile banner, or 1128 x 191 for a Company Page cover. This is the native size, so there is no need to design at 2x unless your tool forces it.
Keep key elements in the safe zone
Center your text and logo and keep them clear of the bottom-left corner and all four edges, since the profile photo covers the lower-left and the mobile crop trims the sides.
Export and check, or use the free banner tool
Export a PNG at exactly 1584 x 396 so LinkedIn does not re-compress or blur it. The free LinkedIn banner creator builds at the correct size and shows the mobile crop before you download.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers on LinkedIn banner sizes, formats, and safe zones.
What size should a LinkedIn banner be?
A personal LinkedIn profile banner, the background photo at the top of your profile, should be 1584 x 396 pixels, a 4:1 aspect ratio. Build and export your image at exactly that size so LinkedIn does not stretch or crop it.
What is the LinkedIn Company Page cover size?
A LinkedIn Company Page cover image is 1128 x 191 pixels, which is different from the 1584 x 396 personal profile banner. If you upload a personal-size banner to a Company Page, LinkedIn will crop it, so size the image for the page type you are updating.
What file format is best for a LinkedIn banner?
LinkedIn accepts PNG and JPG up to 8 MB. PNG is the better choice when your banner has text, a logo, or sharp lines, because it stays crisp without the compression artifacts JPG can add. Use JPG only for photo-heavy banners where a slightly smaller file matters.
Why does my LinkedIn banner look blurry?
The usual cause is the wrong size. If you upload an image smaller than 1584 x 396, LinkedIn scales it up and it looks soft. Re-compression of an already low-quality file can add to it. Export at exactly 1584 x 396 as a PNG and the banner stays sharp on every device.
What part of the LinkedIn banner gets cut off?
On desktop your round profile photo overlaps the lower-left corner of the banner, and profile text can sit over the right side, so keep key elements centered and clear of the edges and that corner. The mobile app crops the banner more tightly to a narrower center strip, so important text near the left or right edges can disappear on a phone.