LinkedIn Banner Size (2026): 1584 × 396 Cover Image
Use a 1584 × 396 pixel image (a 4:1 strip). That is LinkedIn’s recommended size for your profile background photo.
- Size: 1584 (wide) × 396 (high) pixels, recommended
- Format: JPG or PNG (GIFs aren't supported)
- File size: under 8 MB
This guide covers the background (cover) image on your personal profile, not company pages.
Why 1584 × 396 is the LinkedIn banner size to use
- It is the size LinkedIn recommends. LinkedIn Help gives 1584 × 396 pixels as the recommended size, so starting there means less guesswork and less unexpected stretching or trimming when you upload.
- The shape is wide and short on purpose. The banner runs across the top of your profile, behind your profile photo. A 4:1 strip suits a single line of text, a simple pattern or a calm photo, not a detailed scene full of small things. Busy images also get harder to read once the edges are trimmed on a smaller screen.
- It is quick to swap. A JPG or PNG under 8 MB uploads in seconds, so it is easy to refresh the banner for a launch, a new role or an event, then switch it back.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Putting text where your profile photo sits. Your profile photo appears on top of part of the banner, so anything placed behind it gets hidden. Keep key text and logos away from that area, upload a draft, and look at where the photo lands before you call it done.
- Designing for one screen only. LinkedIn notes that how the banner shows depends on the browser window and screen size, so the edges can get trimmed. Leave space on every side and check it on both a phone and a computer.
- Uploading a GIF. LinkedIn doesn’t support GIFs here. Export a JPG or PNG instead.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the LinkedIn banner size?
LinkedIn recommends 1584 × 396 pixels for the profile background photo, as a JPG or PNG under 8 MB.
Why does my LinkedIn banner look cropped?
The banner shows differently depending on browser window and screen size, and your profile photo covers part of it. Keep important content toward the middle.
Can I use a GIF as my LinkedIn banner?
No. LinkedIn doesn’t support GIFs, so use JPG or PNG.
Is this the size for a LinkedIn company page?
No, this guide covers the background photo on a personal profile. Check LinkedIn Help for company page images.
Sources: LinkedIn Help: background photo size; LinkedIn Help: GIF support, checked October 2026.
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Written by Murphy, Founder of EasySociable