Post / link-style image
Recommended1200×627 ~1.91:1
Best default LinkedIn post image size for shared stills and link-style cards.
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LinkedIn Post Image Size
The best LinkedIn post size for most shared stills is 1200×627 pixels (~1.91:1). Keep the headline inside a clean margin, then download a ready JPG in your browser.
Browser crop · stays on your device
Crop your LinkedIn post image
1200 × 627
Add a photo to crop
Upload a graphic or photo—or try the sample—then keep headlines inside the margin before you download.
Size specs
1200×627 pixels is the dependable shared-image default. Keep type large—feeds are skimmed quickly on laptops and phones.
Publish
Export this for LinkedIn upload.
| Asset | Pixels | Ratio | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post / link-style image Recommended | 1200×627 | ~1.91:1 | Best default LinkedIn post image size for shared stills and link-style cards. | Use in tool |
What LinkedIn shows
Reference sizes and crops—not always separate upload files.
Square alternative
1080×1080 1:1
Works for some native photo posts when a square crop fits the story better.
Use in tool| Asset | Pixels | Ratio | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Square alternative | 1080×1080 | 1:1 | Works for some native photo posts when a square crop fits the story better. | Use in tool |
Professional feeds still compress and crop
LinkedIn compresses images and can letterbox odd ratios. Starting at 1200×627 pixels (~1.91:1) keeps shared posts predictable on laptop and phone—that is the LinkedIn post image size to export by default in 2026.
People skim. A headline glued to the edge or set in hairline type often fails after compression. Leave a safe margin around logos and first lines so UI chrome and scaling do not clip the message.
Your cover banner (1584×396) is not a post. Dropping that 4:1 strip into the feed leaves awkward bands or stretches type. Crop a dedicated shared-image frame even when you reuse the same photo.
Square 1080×1080 can work for some native photo posts, but link-style cards still expect ~1.91:1. Multi-page carousels are a different surface—use the LinkedIn carousel guide when every slide must match.
Good vs weak crop
Same landscape card—edges and tiny type fail after compression or multi-image crop.
Skimmable in the feed
- Headline inside the safe margin
- Large type for mobile skim
- True ~1.91:1 export for link-style posts
- Strong contrast on laptop and phone
Fails after compression
- Cover banner stretched into a post
- Tiny captions that vanish after upload
- Logo glued to the corner
- Low-contrast brand colors on white
Before you upload
Tick these off against your crop preview—nothing is saved.
Related surfaces compared
Similar-looking slots often use different ratios—do not reuse one export for all of them.
Post / link-style image
1200 × 627 px
This page. Best LinkedIn post size for shared stills.
Square photo post
1080 × 1080
Optional when a native square crop fits better.
Carousel slide
1080 × 1080
Document-style carousels—see the carousel guide.
Cover / banner
1584 × 396
Profile or Page header—do not reuse as a post.
Profile photo
400 × 400
Circular avatar in the feed and on the profile.
| Surface | Typical size | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Post / link-style image | 1200 × 627 px | This page. Best LinkedIn post size for shared stills. |
| Square photo post | 1080 × 1080 | Optional when a native square crop fits better. |
| Carousel slide | 1080 × 1080 | Document-style carousels—see the carousel guide. |
| Cover / banner | 1584 × 396 | Profile or Page header—do not reuse as a post. |
| Profile photo | 400 × 400 | Circular avatar in the feed and on the profile. |
Shared image vs native photo posts
Link-style and many campaign graphics behave best at ~1.91:1 (1200×627). Native photo posts can accept other ratios, including square, but LinkedIn may pad or crop depending on the composer and device.
If the first line of your message is the graphic headline, design for the strict shared-image frame. That way the same file still works when someone shares the URL or you attach it as a document-style card.
- Default to 1200×627 for predictable shared posts.
- Use 1080×1080 only when you intentionally want a square photo post.
- Keep subjects and type inside the safe margin either way.
Carousel and multi-image posts
Document carousels usually want consistent square slides—not a stretched 1200×627 card. Export carousel frames from the LinkedIn carousel guide so every page matches.
- LinkedIn carousel size — 1080×1080 slides
- Keep one ratio across the whole deck
- Put the strongest slide first
File requirements
PNG helps clean logos and flat type; JPG suits photographs. Export sRGB. LinkedIn will compress again—start clear and avoid hairline strokes. Use Smaller JPG in the crop tool when the upload feels heavy.
- Recommended
- 1200 × 627 px (~1.91:1)
- Square alternative
- 1080 × 1080 px
- Formats
- JPG or PNG (sRGB)
- File weight
- Keep it light for mobile feeds
- Not a substitute
- 1584×396 cover banners
Post image is not the cover banner
The profile cover is 1584×396 (4:1). Forcing that strip into a post leaves empty bands or warps the art. Crop a dedicated feed graphic—even from the same photo library.
- Reuse the photo, not the finished cover export.
- Keep post headlines larger than cover wordmarks.
- See Surfaces when you are unsure which slot you are filling.
Common mistakes
- Tiny type that fails after compression.
- Using a personal cover crop as a post image.
- Low-contrast brand colors on white feed cards.
- Important logos sitting on the extreme edge.
- Soft screenshots upscaled to 1200px wide.
How to use the crop tool
Upload, choose the 1200×627 preset (or Square alternative), drag to protect the headline inside the margin, then download. Processing stays on your device.
- Start with the shared-image preset for campaigns.
- Use the safe margin as a keep-in for type and logos.
- Export a second square file only when the post format needs it.
After you download
From this download to a live upload in a few minutes.
- 1
Download the JPG (or PNG for clean logos) from the tool.
- 2
Create a LinkedIn post and attach the image—or use it as the link-style creative.
- 3
Avoid extra cropping in the composer if this frame is already final.
- 4
If you switch to a square photo post, export the 1080×1080 preset instead of stretching.
- 5
Preview once on your phone in the live feed before you boost or pin the post.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best LinkedIn post size?
For most shared stills and link-style cards, export 1200×627 pixels (~1.91:1). Keep headlines inside a safe margin so compression does not clip the message.
What is the LinkedIn post size in pixels?
1200×627 is the practical default. Square 1080×1080 is an optional native photo alternative—not a cover substitute.
What is the LinkedIn post image size in 2026?
Still start at 1200×627 for shared graphics. Confirm live in the composer if you use newer multi-image layouts.
Can I post a square image on LinkedIn?
Sometimes—native photo posts can work at 1080×1080. For link-style cards and predictable shared graphics, stick to ~1.91:1.
Is the post size the same as the cover banner?
No. Covers are 1584×396 (4:1). Re-crop for posts instead of stretching the banner into the feed.
What size are LinkedIn carousel posts?
Carousel / document slides commonly use 1080×1080. See the LinkedIn carousel guide—do not stretch a 1200×627 feed card into every slide.
Will LinkedIn compress my image?
Yes. Start with a clear file, use larger type, and keep important content away from the edges so compression and UI do not clip the message.
JPG or PNG for LinkedIn posts?
JPG for photographs, PNG for logos and clear type. Prefer sRGB either way.
Why does my headline look soft after posting?
Feeds compress images. Export a clean 1200×627, avoid hairline fonts, and keep the first line inside the safe margin.