LinkedIn · Image sizes
Crop LinkedIn for cover, feed, or headshot
Recruiters and clients judge the header, the shared image, and the circular headshot as a set. Use the right ratio for each—LinkedIn’s cover is shorter than Facebook or X.
Sizes on LinkedIn
Open a guide for exact pixels, safe zones, and an in-browser crop for that surface.
Cover / banner
1584 × 396
4:1 background—keep headlines out of the avatar corner and soft on the side edges.
Post / share image
1200 × 627
~1.91:1 cards that stay readable after LinkedIn compression.
Profile picture
800 × 800
Circular headshot that also sits on the cover—center face, simple background.
Professional surfaces, different artboards
The background banner is 1584×396 (4:1) with your photo over the lower-left. Shared posts often land near 1200×627 for predictable feed cards. The profile picture must read as a clear circle in search, comments, and connection requests.
Dropping a Facebook cover or an X header into LinkedIn stretches people and hides slogans under the avatar. Feed posts fail when you paste the wide banner into the timeline and accept letterboxing or soft upscales.
Pick the guide that matches the edit you are making. Each includes pixels, overlap or margin notes, and an in-browser crop.
Quick picks
Match the task to the guide so you do not export the wrong ratio.
- Updating the wide strip on your profile → Cover / banner; quiet lower-left under the circle.
- Image attached to a post or article share → Post / share image near 1200×627.
- Connection-request face only → Profile picture; fill the circle with head and shoulders.
- Company Page logo → still a clean square circle; test it at small comment size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the LinkedIn cover photo size?
1584×396 pixels (4:1). Place the subject in the open mid/right band and leave the lower-left clear for your profile photo.
What size should LinkedIn post images be?
1200×627 is a reliable shared-image default. Square can work for some native photos, but link-style cards expect the wider frame.
What size is a LinkedIn profile picture?
A square shown as a circle—upload 800×800 when the source is sharp. 400×400 is a common display reference, not a reason to ship a soft file.
Can I reuse my Facebook cover on LinkedIn?
Reuse the photo, not the Facebook export. Re-crop to 4:1 so the avatar overlap and short height stay intentional.