LinkedIn Image Size

The recommended image dimensions for LinkedIn profiles, pages, and posts in 2026

LinkedIn is a visual platform more than most people give it credit for. A sharp profile photo and a well-sized banner image make your profile look polished and professional. And when you share posts with images, getting the dimensions right means your content fills the feed properly instead of getting cut off or displaying with awkward white bars.

LinkedIn Post Image Size

The best image size for a LinkedIn post is 1200 x 627 pixels with a 1.91:1 aspect ratio. This is the landscape format that fills the feed preview area on both desktop and mobile without any cropping. LinkedIn also supports square images at 1080 x 1080 pixels and vertical images at 1080 x 1350 pixels (4:5 ratio).

Square and vertical images actually take up more vertical space in the feed, which can be an advantage for visibility. But landscape (1200x627) is the most universally predictable format - it looks the same everywhere.

LinkedIn accepts JPG, PNG, and GIF formats with a maximum file size of 5 MB for images. Animated GIFs work in posts but not for profile or company page images. For multi-image posts, you can add up to 20 images, and square (1080x1080) is the best choice since LinkedIn arranges them in a grid.

LinkedIn Profile Photo Size

Your LinkedIn profile photo should be 400 x 400 pixels - a perfect square with a 1:1 aspect ratio. LinkedIn displays it as a circle, so the corners get cropped off. Keep your face or logo centered and make sure nothing important sits near the edges.

The maximum file size is 8 MB, and LinkedIn accepts JPG and PNG formats. While 400x400 is the recommendation, uploading a larger square image (like 800x800) gives LinkedIn more pixels to work with for sharp display on high-resolution screens.

For a professional headshot, frame yourself from the shoulders up and use good lighting. LinkedIn says profiles with photos get 21 times more profile views and 36 times more messages, so it's worth getting right. The same headshot can work for your Zoom profile picture too - just make sure it's at least 400 x 400 pixels for both platforms.

LinkedIn Profile Banner Size

Your personal profile banner (the background image behind your profile photo) should be 1584 x 396 pixels with a 4:1 aspect ratio. The max file size is 8 MB.

Here's what catches a lot of people off guard - your profile photo overlaps the bottom-left portion of the banner, and on mobile devices more of the top and bottom edges get cropped. So keep any text, logos, or important visual elements in the center of the image. A safe zone of roughly 1350 x 220 pixels centered in the middle of the banner is where you should put anything you don't want cut off.

LinkedIn Company Page Images

Company pages on LinkedIn have their own set of image requirements, and they differ from personal profiles.

The company logo should be 300 x 300 pixels (1:1 aspect ratio), with a 300 x 300 pixel minimum. Keep it under 4 MB and use PNG or JPEG format - PNG with a transparent background is recommended. The logo shows up next to your company name in search results, on employee profiles, and in the feed when your page shares content.

The company cover photo should be uploaded at 1128 x 191 pixels with a roughly 6:1 aspect ratio and a 4 MB limit. This is a narrow banner compared to personal profiles, so use it for simple branding - a tagline, product image, or clean graphic.

LinkedIn Article Cover Image

When you publish a long-form article on LinkedIn (using the article editor, not a regular post), the cover image should be 1200 x 644 pixels. This is close to the 1.91:1 ratio used for shared links. A good cover image makes your article stand out in the feed and gives readers a visual preview of what the content is about.

LinkedIn Newsletter Image Size

LinkedIn Newsletters have their own image specs separate from regular articles. The newsletter cover/banner image should be 1280 x 720 pixels with a 16:9 aspect ratio and a max file size of 8 MB. This is what subscribers see in their inbox and the newsletter landing page, so make it eye-catching and on-brand.

The newsletter logo should be 300 x 300 pixels (1:1 square). This appears as a small icon next to your newsletter name, similar to a podcast cover art thumbnail.

LinkedIn Document Posts (Carousels)

Document posts are LinkedIn's version of swipeable carousels - you upload a PDF and viewers can swipe through the pages. The best-performing format is 1080 x 1350 pixels (portrait, 4:5 ratio) since it takes up the maximum vertical space in the mobile feed. You can also use 1080 x 1080 pixels (square, 1:1) for consistent display across devices. Avoid standard letter/A4 page sizes - custom pixel-based dimensions render sharper on mobile screens. The max file size is 100 MB with up to 300 pages, though 5-10 slides is the sweet spot for engagement. Only PDF format supports the swipe carousel effect. Keep text at minimum 28px for mobile readability.

LinkedIn Event Banner Size

If you're creating a LinkedIn Event, the event cover image should be 1776 x 444 pixels with a 4:1 aspect ratio. The event title and details overlay the bottom portion of the image, so keep text and key visuals in the right half and upper area. Include your branding and a relevant visual since the cover image is the first thing potential attendees see.

LinkedIn Ad Image Sizes

LinkedIn ads support several image formats depending on the ad type. For Sponsored Content (feed ads), the recommended sizes are:

LinkedIn recommends keeping text to a minimum on ad images. While there's no strict text-to-image ratio rule like some other platforms, cleaner images with less overlay text tend to get better engagement.

LinkedIn Video Dimensions

For native LinkedIn video, the recommended dimensions are 1920 x 1080 pixels (landscape, 16:9) or 1080 x 1920 pixels (vertical, 9:16). LinkedIn also supports square video at 1080 x 1080 pixels and 1080 x 1350 pixels (4:5 portrait - currently the best-performing format for mobile). Videos can be between 3 seconds and 10 minutes long on mobile or 15 minutes on desktop, with a maximum file size of 5 GB. Use MP4 format with H.264 video codec and AAC audio for best results.