What Size Is a LinkedIn Banner? Complete Dimension Guide (August 2026) Guide

If you are wondering what size is a LinkedIn banner, the answer is straightforward. The recommended LinkedIn banner size for a personal profile is 1584 x 396 pixels with a 4:1 aspect ratio. For a company page, the recommended LinkedIn cover image size is 4200 x 700 pixels with a 6:1 aspect ratio. Both banners display differently on mobile versus desktop, and keeping your important content in the center of the image prevents unwanted cropping.

These dimensions come directly from the LinkedIn Help Center and represent the current specifications for 2026. Older guides may list different numbers, which I address in the myth-busting section later in this article. Getting the dimensions right matters more than most people realize. Your banner is the largest visual element on your profile, and it is the first thing recruiters, clients, and connections see when they visit your page.

I have spent years designing headers for personal profiles, company pages, and showcase pages. The same mistakes come up again and again. People upload images that are too small, place text where the profile photo covers it, or design for desktop only and lose half the banner on mobile. This guide covers every LinkedIn banner dimensions, the safe zone rules, the mobile cropping behavior, file format requirements, and design best practices so your banner looks sharp on every device.

LinkedIn Banner Size at a Glance

Here is a quick reference table of every LinkedIn banner dimension you need. I recommend bookmarking this section if you design banners regularly.

LinkedIn supports JPG and PNG file formats for all banner types. PNG is the better choice when your design includes text, logos, or sharp geometric shapes because it preserves edges without compression artifacts. JPG works well for photographs and gradient-heavy images.

Every banner type in the table above uses the same maximum file size of 8 MB. Staying well under that limit helps LinkedIn process your upload quickly and avoids compression-related quality loss.

Personal Profile Banner: 1584 x 396 Pixels

The personal profile banner measures 1584 pixels wide by 396 pixels tall, giving it a 4:1 aspect ratio. This is the wide strip that sits behind your profile photo at the top of your LinkedIn page. LinkedIn displays it at different widths depending on the viewer’s screen size, but the 1584-pixel width ensures the image stays crisp on large desktop monitors and retina displays.

You can upload an image as small as 1128 x 191 pixels and LinkedIn will accept it. However, I strongly advise against using the minimum. Small images look blurry when LinkedIn scales them up to fill the banner slot. If your source image is smaller than 1584 x 396, it will stretch, and that stretching is what causes the soft, pixelated look so many people complain about on forums like Reddit’s r/linkedin and r/graphic_design.

The profile photo sits in the bottom-left area of the banner and overlaps it. On desktop, the circular profile photo covers roughly the left third of the banner’s lower section. You need to account for this overlap when placing text or logos. Anything in that bottom-left zone gets partially or fully hidden behind your face or company logo.

Here is how the 1584 x 396 banner breaks down visually from left to right:

• Left zone (0 to 500 pixels): Profile photo overlap area. Avoid placing important text or logos here.

• Center zone (500 to 1100 pixels): The safest area for text, taglines, and key visuals.

• Right zone (1100 to 1584 pixels): Visible on desktop but often cropped on mobile. Use for secondary elements.

Designing at exactly 1584 x 396 gives you the best balance of quality and file size. If you have a larger image, you can scale it down without quality loss. If you only have a smaller image, upscaling it will always reduce sharpness.

One thing I see frequently is people using a cropped version of a Facebook or Twitter cover photo for LinkedIn. Those platforms use different aspect ratios, so the crop always looks off. Design specifically for the 4:1 ratio to avoid this problem entirely.

The LinkedIn Banner Safe Zone Explained

The safe zone is the portion of your LinkedIn banner that remains visible across all devices and screen sizes. Understanding this zone is the single most important thing you can learn about LinkedIn banner design. Everything outside the safe zone risks being cropped on at least one device type.

For the personal profile banner at 1584 x 396 pixels, the safe zone is approximately 1280 x 280 pixels centered within the full image. This means you should keep all text, logos, and critical visual elements within the central 1280-pixel width and the central 280-pixel height. Content placed near the top, bottom, or side edges will get cut off depending on the viewer’s screen.

Here is why the safe zone exists. LinkedIn does not crop every banner the same way. The platform dynamically adjusts the visible area based on the device and browser width. A visitor on a 27-inch desktop monitor sees more of your banner than someone on a 13-inch laptop. A mobile user sees an even narrower strip from the center of the image.

The profile photo adds another layer of cropping on top of the device-based cropping. The circular profile photo sits at roughly 152 pixels from the left edge and overlaps the bottom portion of the banner by about 80 pixels. This overlap means the bottom-left corner of your banner is effectively invisible to every viewer.

To design within the safe zone, follow these rules:

• Place your most important text or message in the horizontal center of the banner, roughly between 500 and 1100 pixels from the left edge.

• Keep a minimum of 50 pixels of vertical padding above and below your text. This protects against top and bottom edge cropping on smaller screens.

• Never place contact information, URLs, or taglines in the bottom-left quadrant. The profile photo will cover them.

• Treat the right and left edges (the outer 200 pixels on each side) as decorative space only. They may or may not appear depending on the device.

I recommend creating your design at the full 1584 x 396 canvas but mentally dividing it into three vertical bands. The left band is the profile photo zone. The center band is your safe zone for critical content. The right band is a buffer that shows on large screens but disappears on mobile.

If you take one thing away from this section, make it this: design your banner so that the center 60 percent of the image tells your whole story on its own. If someone only sees the center, they should still understand your message.

Company Page Banner: 4200 x 700 Pixels

The LinkedIn company page cover image measures 4200 pixels wide by 700 pixels tall, which gives it a 6:1 aspect ratio. This is a significantly larger canvas than the personal profile banner, and it is one of the most frequently confused dimensions in LinkedIn design.

LinkedIn uses a larger canvas for company pages because these banners appear on business pages that are viewed across a wider range of screen configurations. The 4200-pixel width ensures the image stays sharp even on ultra-wide monitors and 4K displays. The 700-pixel height provides enough vertical space for logos, taglines, and brand imagery without feeling cramped.

The company page banner also has a safe zone, but it works differently than the personal profile safe zone. The company logo sits in a square slot in the bottom-left area of the cover image, overlapping it similarly to how the profile photo works on personal pages. You need to keep important text away from this logo zone.

For company pages, I recommend the following layout strategy:

• Place your logo in the center-right area of the banner, between roughly 1500 and 3000 pixels from the left edge.

• Use the far left (0 to 700 pixels) as empty or decorative space, since the company logo square overlaps this area.

• Keep taglines and value propositions in the vertical center of the image, around 200 to 500 pixels from the top.

• Use the bottom 150 pixels as padding to protect against cropping on smaller screens.

The company page cover image supports the same file formats as the personal profile banner. PNG is preferable for designs with text and logos, while JPG works for photographic backgrounds. The file size limit remains 8 MB.

One advantage of the 4200 x 700 canvas is that you have room for more design elements. Company pages often include product imagery, team photos, taglines, and calls to action in a single banner. Just remember that on mobile, LinkedIn crops this 6:1 banner down to a narrow strip, so all critical content must sit within the central 60 percent of the width.

Many companies make the mistake of designing a beautiful banner at 4200 x 700 that looks perfect on desktop but loses its headline and logo on mobile. Since more than 60 percent of LinkedIn traffic comes from mobile devices, designing for the mobile view first is the smarter approach.

Mobile vs Desktop: What Actually Changes

LinkedIn displays your banner differently on mobile and desktop, and the differences are dramatic. This is the biggest source of frustration for anyone designing a LinkedIn banner. Understanding exactly what changes between devices helps you create a banner that works everywhere.

On desktop: LinkedIn shows the full width of your banner, or nearly all of it, depending on the monitor size. On a standard 1920-pixel-wide monitor, you will see most of the 1584-pixel personal banner width. The profile photo overlaps the bottom-left corner as described earlier. The top and bottom edges of the banner are generally fully visible.

On mobile: LinkedIn crops the banner aggressively from both sides and reduces the visible height. The platform typically shows only the central 50 to 60 percent of the banner’s width on a phone screen. The top and bottom edges also get trimmed. This means anything you placed near the left or right edges disappears entirely on mobile.

The mobile crop is roughly equivalent to zooming into the center of your banner and showing a narrow horizontal strip. If you designed your banner with text spread from left edge to right edge, mobile users will see only the middle portion. The beginning and end of your message will be gone.

Here is how to design for both simultaneously:

• Cluster all critical content (headline, name, tagline) into the center 50 percent of the banner width.

• Use the outer 25 percent on each side purely for background imagery, patterns, or colors that look fine when cropped.

• Keep text vertically centered with at least 60 pixels of padding from the top and bottom edges.

• Test your design by viewing it at 50 percent width on your computer. If the center portion communicates your message, you are good.

The profile photo overlap also shifts slightly between desktop and mobile. On mobile, the profile photo may cover a slightly different portion of the banner than it does on desktop. This is another reason to keep the bottom-left area clear of important content.

For company pages, the mobile crop is even more aggressive because the 6:1 aspect ratio is more extreme than the personal profile’s 4:1. A 4200-pixel-wide banner on mobile might display only the central 1800 to 2000 pixels. Plan accordingly by keeping logos and headlines within that central zone.

If I had to give one piece of advice about mobile versus desktop design, it would be this: design for mobile first, then expand outward for desktop. The mobile view is the more restrictive canvas, and if your banner works on mobile, it will almost always look good on desktop too.

Other LinkedIn Banner Types You Should Know

Beyond the personal profile and company page banners, LinkedIn uses several other banner types with their own unique dimensions. Most guides skip these, but if you manage a full LinkedIn presence, you need to know all of them.

Showcase Page Banner

A showcase page is a sub-page of a company page, designed to highlight a specific brand, product line, or business unit. The showcase page banner uses the same dimensions as the company page cover: 4200 x 700 pixels with a 6:1 aspect ratio. The same safe zone and mobile cropping rules apply. If you design a company page banner, you can reuse that template for showcase pages with minimal adjustments.

Event Page Banner

LinkedIn Events have their own banner format. The event page banner measures 1600 x 900 pixels with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This is a more traditional widescreen format compared to the ultra-wide personal and company banners. The 16:9 ratio matches standard presentation slides and YouTube thumbnails, which makes sourcing or repurposing images easier. Keep important text centered, as LinkedIn still crops the sides on mobile.

Group Banner

LinkedIn Groups feature a banner measuring 1536 x 768 pixels with a 2:1 aspect ratio. This dimension is more square than the personal profile banner but still wider than it is tall. Group banners work well with landscape photography, team images, or community-themed graphics. The group icon overlaps the bottom-left area, similar to how profile photos work on personal pages.

Life Tab Image (Company Page)

The Life tab on a company page is where you showcase company culture, values, and employee experiences. The Life tab uses a wide banner measuring 2000 x 600 pixels with a 10:3 aspect ratio. This image sits below the main company page cover and provides additional branding space. Many companies use this area for team photos, office images, or culture-focused messaging.

LinkedIn Article Cover Image

When you publish a long-form article on LinkedIn, the cover image measures 2000 x 600 pixels with a 10:3 aspect ratio, matching the Life tab dimensions. This is one of the least-covered dimensions in most LinkedIn size guides, and it is a missed opportunity. A strong article cover image increases click-through rates and makes your published content look professional. The cover image appears at the top of your article and in the feed preview when connections see that you have published something new.

For all of these lesser-known banner types, the same file format rules apply. Use PNG for designs with text and logos, JPG for photographic content, and keep file sizes under 8 MB. The center-safe design principle also carries across all banner types, since LinkedIn crops every banner format on mobile.

File Format and Size Requirements

LinkedIn accepts two file formats for banners: JPG and PNG. Each format has strengths, and choosing the right one directly affects how your banner looks after upload.

PNG is the best choice for most LinkedIn banners. PNG uses lossless compression, which means your text stays sharp, your logo edges remain crisp, and there are no compression artifacts muddying your design. If your banner contains typography, line graphics, screenshots, or any element with hard edges, PNG is the clear winner. The trade-off is that PNG files are larger than JPG files for the same image.

JPG works well for photographic banners with smooth gradients and lots of color variation. JPG compression can introduce subtle artifacts around text and sharp edges, but for purely photographic content, these artifacts are barely visible. If your banner is a landscape photo with no text overlay, JPG is a perfectly fine choice and will produce a smaller file.

The maximum file size LinkedIn allows is 8 MB for all banner types. However, I recommend keeping your file under 4 MB when possible. Files approaching the 8 MB limit can sometimes trigger additional server-side compression by LinkedIn, which degrades image quality. A well-optimized PNG at 1584 x 396 typically lands between 500 KB and 2 MB depending on design complexity.

LinkedIn does not officially state a minimum resolution requirement beyond the pixel dimensions. However, designing at the recommended pixel dimensions (1584 x 396 for personal, 4200 x 700 for company) ensures your banner looks sharp on retina and high-DPI displays. A retina display at 2x effectively doubles the pixel density, so images designed at the recommended size benefit from the extra pixel data.

Why LinkedIn Banners Look Blurry

Blurry banners are one of the most common complaints in LinkedIn design forums. The causes are predictable and fixable:

• Uploading a smaller image: If your source image is 800 pixels wide and LinkedIn stretches it to 1584 pixels, the result is soft and blurry. Always design at or above the recommended dimensions.

• Excessive file compression: Saving a JPG at 60 percent quality introduces visible artifacts. Use higher quality settings or switch to PNG.

• LinkedIn’s own compression: When you upload a banner, LinkedIn processes and re-compresses it for different display sizes. Starting with a high-quality source image minimizes the visible impact of this step.

• Wrong file format: Saving a text-heavy design as a low-quality JPG blurs the text edges. PNG preserves text sharpness.

• Scaling from a different platform: Taking a Facebook cover photo (820 x 312) and stretching it to LinkedIn dimensions (1584 x 396) introduces blur because the source resolution is too low.

The fix is simple. Always start with a canvas at the exact recommended dimensions, use PNG format for designs with text, and export at maximum quality. If your banner still looks blurry, try uploading a version that is 2x the recommended dimensions (for example, 3168 x 792 for personal profiles) and let LinkedIn scale it down. Scaling down preserves quality better than scaling up.

Old vs New LinkedIn Banner Dimensions: Myth Busting

If you search for LinkedIn banner dimensions, you will find conflicting numbers across different websites. Some guides say 1584 x 396 for personal profiles. Others say 1128 x 191. A few mention 1400 x 425. This confusion is real, and it exists because LinkedIn has changed its recommended dimensions over the years, and many guides have not been updated.

Here is the history, and the current truth.

The old personal profile spec (1128 x 191 pixels): This was LinkedIn’s recommended banner size for several years. The 1128-pixel width matched the maximum display width on older LinkedIn layouts, and the 191-pixel height reflected the shorter banner strip used at the time. Many design templates, blog posts, and YouTube tutorials were created using this dimension, and those resources still circulate online.

The current personal profile spec (1584 x 396 pixels): LinkedIn updated its personal profile banner recommendation to 1584 x 396 pixels, reflecting wider screens and higher resolution displays. The 4:1 aspect ratio remained the same, but the pixel count increased. If you design at 1128 x 191 today, LinkedIn will stretch your image to fill the larger display area, causing visible blurriness.

The company page confusion: An even bigger source of confusion exists around company page dimensions. Some guides still cite 1128 x 191 as the company page cover size. Others correctly list 4200 x 700. The 1128 x 191 number was the old display width, not the recommended upload size. LinkedIn now recommends uploading company page covers at 4200 x 700 for maximum clarity across all screen sizes.

Here is the bottom line for 2026:

If you encounter a guide recommending 1128 x 191 for either personal or company page banners, treat it as outdated. LinkedIn still accepts images at that size, but they will not look as sharp as images uploaded at the current recommended dimensions.

The reason outdated dimensions persist is simple. Blog posts published years ago still rank in search results. Social media templates created for the old spec are still available for download. And some designers who learned the old dimensions years ago have not checked for updates. Always verify against the LinkedIn Help Center for the most current specifications.

Design Best Practices for LinkedIn Banners

Knowing the dimensions is only half the battle. A technically correct banner can still look amateurish if the design principles are off. Here are the rules I follow when designing LinkedIn banners for clients.

Keep Text Minimal and Readable

Your banner is not a billboard. It is a visual accent that supports your profile. Use no more than 10 to 15 words. A name, a tagline, or a short value proposition is enough. Long paragraphs of text are unreadable on mobile and create visual clutter on desktop.

When you do use text, make it large enough to read. A good rule of thumb is that text should be at least 40 pixels tall in your 1584 x 396 design. Anything smaller becomes illegible when LinkedIn scales the banner down for mobile display or for the feed preview.

Use High Contrast for Text

If your text sits on top of an image, ensure strong contrast between the text color and the background. Dark text on a dark photo is invisible. Light text on a light background washes out. Use a dark overlay on photographic backgrounds to make light text pop, or use a solid color band behind your text.

A semi-transparent black or dark blue overlay at 40 to 60 percent opacity is a simple, effective way to ensure text readability over any photograph. This technique is used by most major brands on LinkedIn.

Maintain Brand Consistency

Your LinkedIn banner should feel like it belongs to the same brand as your website, your other social media profiles, and your marketing materials. Use the same color palette, the same fonts, and the same logo treatment. A disjointed visual identity across platforms signals inconsistency, which undermines professional credibility.

For company pages, this is especially important. The banner is often the first brand impression a visitor has. Make sure it aligns with your current brand guidelines, not a version from three years ago.

Design for the Profile Photo

Always design your banner with the profile photo in mind. I create a placeholder circle in the bottom-left area of my design canvas while working. This shows me exactly what gets covered and prevents me from accidentally placing important content in the overlap zone.

For company pages, use a placeholder square for the company logo. The logo position varies slightly between desktop and mobile, so leave extra clearance around it.

Use Visual Hierarchy

Guide the viewer’s eye through your banner using size, color, and position. The most important element (usually your name or headline) should be the largest and most prominent. Secondary elements like taglines or icons should be smaller and positioned to support the primary message. Decorative elements should be subtle and never compete with your text.

A simple hierarchy structure for a personal profile banner: large name in the center, small tagline below it, decorative imagery on the sides. For company pages: logo in the center-right area, tagline below, brand imagery filling the background.

Common LinkedIn Banner Mistakes to Avoid

After reviewing hundreds of LinkedIn banners, I see the same mistakes repeated. Here are the most common ones and how to fix them.

1. Placing text at the edges. This is the number one mistake. Text near the left or right edge gets cropped on mobile and smaller screens. Fix: keep all text within the central 60 percent of the banner width.

2. Using the wrong aspect ratio. Designing in 16:9 or 3:1 instead of 4:1 for personal profiles or 6:1 for company pages results in awkward crops and empty space. Fix: always start with a canvas at the exact recommended pixel dimensions.

3. Uploading low-resolution images. Small images stretched to fill the banner slot look blurry and unprofessional. Fix: design at 1584 x 396 minimum, or upload at 2x for extra sharpness.

4. Ignoring the profile photo overlap. Placing critical content in the bottom-left corner means it gets hidden behind the profile photo. Fix: keep the bottom-left 500 x 100 pixel area clear of important content.

5. Using too much text. Paragraph-length descriptions in a banner are unreadable and look cluttered. Fix: limit text to 10 to 15 words. Use your About section for longer descriptions.

6. Not testing on mobile. Many designers create banners that look great on their desktop but break on mobile. Fix: preview your banner on a phone before finalizing. Alternatively, crop your design to 50 percent width on your computer and check if the center still communicates your message.

7. Using the wrong file format. Saving a text-heavy design as a low-quality JPG creates fuzzy, artifact-ridden text. Fix: use PNG for designs containing text, logos, or sharp graphics.

8. Forgetting to update outdated banners. A banner referencing an event from two years ago or a job title you no longer hold looks neglected. Fix: review and refresh your banner quarterly.

How to Resize and Create a LinkedIn Banner

You do not need expensive design software to create a properly sized LinkedIn banner. Several free and low-cost tools handle the dimensions automatically with built-in templates.

Recommended Tools

Canva is the most popular choice for LinkedIn banner design. It offers free templates pre-sized for personal profiles (1584 x 396) and company pages. Canva’s drag-and-drop interface makes it easy to add text, shapes, and images without design experience.

Figma is ideal if you want more design control. Create a custom frame at 1584 x 396 or 4200 x 700, and design with full precision. Figma is free for individual users and works in the browser.

Adobe Express (formerly Adobe Spark) provides LinkedIn banner templates similar to Canva, with the advantage of Adobe’s font library and stock photo integration. The free tier includes basic features sufficient for most banner designs.

Photopea is a free, browser-based Photoshop alternative that handles layered designs and precise pixel dimensions. It is the best option if you are comfortable with Photoshop-style editing but do not want to pay for a subscription.

Step-by-Step Resize Process

If you have an existing image you want to use as a LinkedIn banner, here is the resizing process:

Step 1: Open your design tool and create a new canvas at 1584 x 396 pixels (for personal profiles) or 4200 x 700 pixels (for company pages).

Step 2: Import your source image into the canvas. Scale it to fill the width, positioning the most important part of the image in the center.

Step 3: Add a semi-transparent overlay if you plan to place text on top of the image. This improves text readability.

Step 4: Add your text, logo, or other design elements. Keep everything within the safe zone (center 60 percent of the width, with vertical padding).

Step 5: Add a placeholder circle or square in the bottom-left area to represent the profile photo or company logo. Make sure no important content sits behind it.

Step 6: Export the design as PNG (for text-heavy designs) or high-quality JPG (for photographic designs).

Step 7: Upload to LinkedIn by clicking the camera icon on your current banner and selecting your file.

Step 8: Check the banner on both desktop and mobile after uploading. Adjust if needed.

Pre-Upload Checklist

Before you hit upload, run through this 30-second checklist:

• Canvas size is 1584 x 396 (personal) or 4200 x 700 (company)

• All text is within the center 60 percent of the width

• No important content sits in the bottom-left profile photo zone

• Text contrast is strong enough to read on a small screen

• File is saved as PNG or high-quality JPG

• File size is under 8 MB (ideally under 4 MB)

• You tested the center crop by viewing at 50 percent width

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Conclusion

Getting the right LinkedIn banner dimensions is the foundation of a professional profile. The personal profile banner is 1584 x 396 pixels, the company page cover is 4200 x 700 pixels, and every banner type has its own safe zone and mobile cropping behavior. Understanding what size is a LinkedIn banner is the first step. Designing within the safe zone is what makes your banner actually work across every device.

Start with the right canvas size, keep your critical content centered, use PNG for text-heavy designs, and test on mobile before you finalize. If you follow the dimensions and best practices in this guide, your LinkedIn banner will look sharp, professional, and intentional to every person who visits your profile.