LinkedIn image sizes depend on the destination: a personal background is not a company Page cover, and a website link preview is not an ordinary photo post. Use 1584 × 396 pixels for the recommended personal background and 1512 × 256 pixels for a Page cover. Check file type and file size separately from dimensions.
Official LinkedIn image size table
The personal profile figures come from LinkedIn’s profile upload specifications. Page figures come from LinkedIn’s Page image specifications. Website preview figures come from the separate website sharing documentation.
| Destination | Dimensions | File guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Personal profile photo | 400 × 400 through 7680 × 4320 pixels | PNG or JPG; maximum 8 MB |
| Personal background | 1584 × 396 pixels recommended | PNG or JPG; maximum 8 MB under profile upload guidance |
| Page cover | 1512 × 256 pixels minimum and recommended | PNG or JPEG; maximum 3 MB |
| Page logo | 400 × 400 recommended; 268 × 268 minimum | PNG or JPEG; maximum 3 MB |
| Website link preview | 1200 × 627 pixels minimum; 1.91:1 recommended ratio | Maximum 5 MB under website sharing guidance |
Identify the destination before designing
Personal profile imagery introduces an individual. The portrait should make the person easy to recognize, while the background can provide context about their work. A company Page uses different branding assets. Although both destinations have a large image behind other page content, their cover dimensions are not interchangeable.
The distinction matters most when a team reuses a design. A personal background placed into the much shallower Page cover frame may lose important details. Start a separate layout for each destination instead of squeezing one exported bitmap into every upload field. Keep editable text and logos in the original design file.
LinkedIn’s profile upload page gives an accepted dimension range for portraits. The maximum pair is an upload boundary, not a recommendation to make a wide rectangular headshot. Choose a composition that requires little cropping and protects the face. A larger file does not automatically produce a better small portrait if the subject occupies only a tiny part of it.
Prepare your LinkedIn assets in numbered steps
- Confirm the account and image field. Decide whether you are editing your personal profile photo, personal background, Page logo, or Page cover. Write down the correct dimensions before creating the design.
- Choose the original source. Use a sharp photograph for a portrait and the original logo artwork for branding. Avoid screenshots of existing profiles, which may already contain scaling, compression, and interface elements.
- Crop for the subject. Use Profile Picture Crop to compose a portrait with room around the face. Review the outline of the head and shoulders, not just the eyes at the center.
- Export the destination size. Use Crop Image to Size for the relevant cover or background dimensions. Keep proportions intact rather than stretching a finished photograph into a different shape.
- Check file limits and upload. Confirm the file format and size in your export or file properties. Personal profile imagery and Page imagery have different limits, so do not apply the personal 8 MB allowance to Page assets.
- Inspect the live result. Review the uploaded profile or Page on available screen sizes. If a word or logo is trimmed, revise the layout rather than assuming the correct canvas dimensions guarantee full visibility.
Design backgrounds and Page covers for cropping
LinkedIn’s Page guidance says cover images can be adjusted to fit the screen and trimmed horizontally or vertically. It recommends high-quality imagery with limited text, keeping important details away from edges, especially the lower-right corner. Centering key information is practical layout guidance, not a published pixel-based safe-zone template.
Use the background to communicate one clear idea. A relevant work environment, simple brand texture, or short readable statement is easier to preserve than a dense collection of credentials. Put essential contact details in the profile or Page fields as well, where they remain accessible even when the decorative image is cropped.
For logos, test contrast against both light and dark surroundings. LinkedIn notes that transparent Page logos are shown on a white background. A white logo exported without a visible background can therefore become difficult to distinguish. Inspect the uploaded result rather than assuming transparency will solve every presentation problem.
Changing dimensions and changing composition are different operations. Our guide to crop versus resize explains when to remove image area and when to scale the existing frame. Knowing the difference prevents flattened faces and stretched brand marks.
Keep website previews separate from photo posts
The 1200 × 627 figure belongs to LinkedIn’s website sharing requirements. LinkedIn lists it as the minimum image dimensions for a website preview and recommends a 1.91:1 ratio, with a maximum file size of 5 MB. Do not label that figure as a universal requirement for every photo uploaded directly to the feed.
A website preview is generated from information on the linked page, including Open Graph metadata. Uploading a replacement photograph into an unrelated LinkedIn post does not change the image referenced by the website. If the wrong preview appears, check the source page with whoever maintains the site and confirm that its intended image can be accessed.
This is also why a correctly cropped preview may still fail to appear. LinkedIn’s sharing documentation warns that a website may block access to the image or keep it in a protected directory. Resolve access and metadata issues separately from visual design; changing the crop alone cannot make a protected image publicly retrievable.
Common problems
The cover fits on one screen but not another. Reduce edge-dependent details and make the main subject easier to recognize when trimmed. The official dimensions describe the uploaded asset, not a guarantee that every screen shows every pixel.
A profile picture will not upload. Verify PNG or JPG format, the dimension range, and the 8 MB maximum. LinkedIn does not support GIFs for this profile upload workflow. Its help guidance also suggests trying another browser or compressing the file if necessary.
A Page image is rejected despite being small enough for a personal profile. Check the Page-specific 3 MB ceiling. A file can satisfy the personal profile limit while still being too large for the Page image field.
The portrait looks awkward in its displayed frame. Return to the original crop and leave more space around the head. For composition help, read how to make a circle profile picture; treat it as editing guidance rather than an additional LinkedIn dimension rule.
Frequently asked questions
What size should a LinkedIn personal background be?
LinkedIn recommends 1584 × 396 pixels for a personal background photo.
What are LinkedIn’s profile photo upload specifications?
LinkedIn lists profile photos from 400 × 400 to 7680 × 4320 pixels, in PNG or JPG format, with a maximum file size of 8 MB.
What size is a LinkedIn Page cover?
LinkedIn lists 1512 × 256 pixels as both the minimum and recommended Page cover size. Page images must be PNG or JPEG and no larger than 3 MB.
What size should a LinkedIn Page logo be?
LinkedIn recommends 400 × 400 pixels for a Page logo and lists a minimum of 268 × 268 pixels.
Is 1200 × 627 the required size for every LinkedIn post?
No. LinkedIn lists 1200 × 627 pixels as the minimum for website preview images, not as a universal requirement for directly uploaded photo posts.
Last checked November 8, 2026.