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LinkedIn Image Size Tool

Resize images for LinkedIn profile photos, banner images, feed posts, and link previews. Perfect dimensions for a professional presence.

Optimal Size

Platform-recommended dimensions for maximum quality

Safe Zones

Keep content clear of UI overlays

Engagement

Format choices that drive higher CTR

Optimize your content for LinkedIn's specific requirements. All processing happens in your browser — nothing uploaded.

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Platform Guide Contents

  1. 1What Is the LinkedIn Image Size Tool?
  2. 2Platform Safe Zones
  3. 3Common Use Cases for the LinkedIn Image Size Tool
  4. 4Best Practices for LinkedIn Images
  5. 5Common Mistakes to Avoid
  6. 6Examples
  7. 7Why Professionals Use This Tool
  8. 8Related Guides

What Is the LinkedIn Image Size Tool?

The LinkedIn Image Size Tool is a free utility that resizes and optimizes images for every LinkedIn format — profile photos, banner images, feed posts, company logos, and link previews. Enter your target format and the tool handles the exact dimensions automatically.

LinkedIn has some of the most specific image requirements among social platforms. A banner that looks perfect on desktop might be severely cropped on mobile. A post image at the wrong ratio gets awkwardly truncated. This tool pre-sizes your content to LinkedIn's exact specifications, processing everything privately in your browser.

Platform Safe Zones & Requirements

PlatformRatioResolutionNotes
Personal Profile Photo1:1400 × 400Minimum 400px — circular crop, center face
Personal Banner4:11584 × 396Keep content in center 70% for mobile crop
Company Logo1:1300 × 300PNG with transparent background recommended
Company Banner4:11584 × 396Same ratio as personal — consistent safe zones
Feed Image (Single)1.91:11200 × 627Standard link preview and single image format
Feed Image (Square)1:11200 × 1200Alternative format for visual posts
Feed Image (Carousel)1.91:1 or 1:11200 × 627Consistent ratio across all carousel slides
LinkedIn Article Cover2:11600 × 800Cover image for LinkedIn articles and long-form posts
Life Tab Image16:91920 × 1080Company culture photos for careers page

Common Use Cases for the LinkedIn Image Size Tool

  • Resizing personal profile photos to 400×400 pixels for sharp circular display
  • Sizing company banner images to 1584×396 with proper safe zones for mobile and desktop
  • Preparing feed post images at 1200×627 (1.91:1) for optimal link preview display
  • Creating consistent multi-image carousel posts with uniform dimensions
  • Optimizing company logo files at 300×300 with transparent backgrounds

Best Practices for LinkedIn Images

  • ✓Keep all critical content in the center 70% of banner images — LinkedIn crops differently on mobile vs desktop
  • ✓Use PNG with transparency for logos and profile elements that need a clean edge
  • ✓Export feed images as JPG at 90% quality — it balances professional quality with fast loading
  • ✓Maintain consistent aspect ratios across carousel slides for a professional multi-post experience
  • ✓Upload the highest practical resolution within LinkedIn's 8MB limit for maximum quality after compression

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ✗Using Facebook-sized banner images (820×312 or 1200×630) on LinkedIn — they stretch or crop badly
  • ✗Placing critical text or logos at the edges of banner images where mobile cropping cuts them off
  • ✗Uploading low-resolution profile photos expecting LinkedIn to upscale them — always start at 400×400+
  • ✗Using GIF animations — LinkedIn does not support them in any image slot
  • ✗Over-compressing images to save file size — LinkedIn's own compression will make them look worse

Platform Size Cards

Social Media Image Sizes at a Glance

Quick reference for the most common platform dimensions

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YouTube

Thumbnail

1280 × 720

Ratio: 16:9

📷

Instagram

Feed Post

1080 × 1080

Ratio: 1:1

📱

Instagram

Story & Reel

1080 × 1920

Ratio: 9:16

🎵

TikTok

Platform Video

1080 × 1920

Ratio: 9:16

📌

Pinterest

Standard Pin

1000 × 1500

Ratio: 2:3

𝕏

Twitter / X

Post Image

1200 × 675

Ratio: 16:9

📘

Facebook

Link Preview

1200 × 630

Ratio: 1.91:1

💼

LinkedIn

Feed Image

1200 × 627

Ratio: 1.91:1

Examples

1

Professional Headshot (3024×4032) → Profile Photo (400×400)

High-resolution portrait sized down to LinkedIn profile specifications while maintaining facial clarity.

2

Company Branding (4000×2250) → LinkedIn Banner (1584×396)

Wide brand asset cropped and centered to LinkedIn's 4:1 banner ratio with safe zone consideration.

3

Product Shot (2400×1600) → Feed Image (1200×627)

Product photography resized to LinkedIn's 1.91:1 feed image format for link previews and organic posts.

4

Logo Graphic (1000×1000) → Company Logo (300×300)

Square logo downscaled to LinkedIn company page specifications with transparent background preserved.

Why Professionals Use This Tool

Your LinkedIn profile is often the first impression potential employers, clients, and partners have of you. A stretched banner or pixelated profile photo signals unprofessionalism instantly. This tool ensures every visual element of your LinkedIn presence meets the platform's exact specifications.

Social media managers and marketing professionals use this tool to maintain consistent branding across company pages, employee advocacy programs, and LinkedIn ad campaigns. Having a dedicated LinkedIn size tool eliminates the common mistake of using Facebook or Twitter-sized images on LinkedIn, which rarely fit correctly.

Related Guides

Guide

LinkedIn Banner Size Guide: Complete Dimensions for 2025

Everything you need to know about LinkedIn image dimensions across profiles, pages, and posts.

Guide

Best Image Sizes for Social Media in 2025

Platform-specific dimensions and compression recommendations for every channel.

Guide

YouTube Thumbnail Resizer: Optimize Your Video Thumbnails

Resize and compress thumbnails to YouTube's exact specifications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the correct LinkedIn banner size?

The LinkedIn banner (cover image) size is 1584×396 pixels, a 4:1 aspect ratio. LinkedIn displays this banner at different crop levels depending on the viewer's screen size and device. Keep all critical content (headshots, logos, key text) within the center 70% of this canvas to ensure visibility across devices.

What size should my LinkedIn profile photo be?

Upload a square image at least 400×400 pixels. LinkedIn displays profile photos at 400×400 on desktop and crops them into a circle. Larger uploads (up to 8MB) are accepted but will be compressed. For professional headshots, PNG at high quality is recommended. Keep your face centered with adequate padding.

What are the best dimensions for LinkedIn feed images?

LinkedIn feed images display best at 1200×627 pixels (1.91:1 aspect ratio). This is the same format as Facebook and Twitter link previews. LinkedIn also supports square (1:1 at 1200×1200) and vertical (4:5 at 1200×1500) images in the feed. For multi-image carousel posts, use consistent dimensions across all images.

What is the maximum file size for LinkedIn images?

LinkedIn limits image uploads to 8MB for profile photos and 8MB for cover images. For feed images and documents, the limit varies by type. JPG at 85-90% quality typically produces LinkedIn-appropriate images well under the file size limits while maintaining professional quality.

What size should a LinkedIn company logo be?

LinkedIn company logos display at 300×300 pixels on company pages and are cropped to a square. Upload at least 300×300 pixels for sharp results. For the square logo that appears in search results and posts, use a 300×300 PNG with a transparent background for the most professional appearance.

Does LinkedIn support GIF images?

LinkedIn does not support animated GIFs in feed posts or profile images. Static images only. For profile content, use JPG (photos) or PNG (logos/graphics). For document posts, PDF is the preferred format for slide decks and presentations.

What format is best for LinkedIn image uploads?

JPG at 90% quality is the best format for LinkedIn photographs and general images — it balances quality and file size. PNG is recommended for logos, graphics with text, or images that need transparency. WebP is not directly supported for uploads. Always check your image appears correctly after upload by viewing your own post.

Platform Guide

Upload your content, select your target platform format, and download the perfectly sized result — optimized for LinkedIn's specific requirements.

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Difficulty: beginner

Platform Sizes

Feed Square1080×1080
Feed Portrait1080×1350
Story/Reel1080×1920
Profile Picture320×320

Engagement Tips

  • •Use 4:5 portrait for 25% more feed screen space
  • •Keep critical content in center 70% safe zone
  • •Maintain consistent ratio across carousel slides