Size guides / LinkedIn
LinkedIn image sizes: post, profile cover and profile photo
LinkedIn post images are 1200 × 627 pixels, the same wide shape as a link preview. The profile cover is a very wide strip, and your profile photo sits over its bottom-left corner. Pick a size below to resize.
LinkedIn sizes in pixels
| What | Size | Shape | Resize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post image | 1200 × 627 px | 1.91:1 | Resize to this size |
| Profile cover | 1584 × 396 px | 4:1 | Resize to this size |
| Profile photo | 400 × 400 px | 1:1 | Resize to this size |
Checked against LinkedIn's own guidance, October 2026.
How to resize a photo for LinkedIn
- Press Resize to this size next to the size you need. The resizer opens with it picked.
- Drop in your photo (iPhone HEIC works). Smart crop places the frame around faces; drag it if you'd rather choose.
- Press Make the file and download it. It's free, and the photo never leaves your device.
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Questions
What size is a LinkedIn post image?
1200 × 627 pixels, about 1.91:1.
What size is a LinkedIn profile cover (background photo)?
1584 × 396 pixels, a 4:1 strip. Your profile photo covers part of the lower left, so keep the main subject to the right or centre.
What size should a LinkedIn profile photo be?
400 × 400 pixels or larger. It shows as a circle, so centre your face.
