Quick Reference

Profile Picture
400×400 px
Profile Banner
1584×396 px
Post Image (Landscape)
1200×627 px
Post Image (Square)
1080×1080 px
Company Page Logo
300×300 px
Company Cover
1128×191 px

Profile Images

Profile Picture

Dimensions: 400×400 px
Aspect Ratio: 1:1 (Square)
Maximum: 7680×4320 px
File Size: 8 MB max
Format: JPG, PNG
Pro Tip: LinkedIn displays profile pictures as circles. Center your face or logo to avoid important elements being cropped. Use high-quality headshots with professional lighting.

Personal Profile Banner

Dimensions: 1584×396 px
Aspect Ratio: 4:1
File Size: 8 MB max
Format: JPG, PNG
Display: Different crops on mobile/desktop
Pro Tip: Your banner is prime real estate for personal branding. Use it to showcase your expertise, industry, or professional passion. Keep key elements centered to ensure visibility across devices.

Post Images

Post Image (Landscape)

Dimensions: 1200×627 px
Aspect Ratio: 1.91:1
File Size: 3 MB recommended
Format: JPG, PNG
Pro Tip: Landscape is the most popular format for LinkedIn posts. This ratio maximizes visibility in the feed while providing space for impactful visuals. Works great for infographics and data visualizations.

Post Image (Square)

Dimensions: 1080×1080 px
Aspect Ratio: 1:1
File Size: 3 MB recommended
Format: JPG, PNG
Pro Tip: Square images work great for profile-style content, quotes, and simple graphics. They're also easy to repurpose from Instagram content while maintaining quality.

Post Image (Portrait)

Dimensions: 1080×1350 px
Aspect Ratio: 4:5
File Size: 3 MB recommended
Format: JPG, PNG
Pro Tip: Portrait images take up more vertical space in the feed, increasing visibility and scroll-stopping power. Great for mobile viewers, which make up 60%+ of LinkedIn traffic.

Carousel Post

Square: 1080×1080 px
Landscape: 1920×1080 px
Slides: Up to 10 slides
File Size: 3 MB per slide
Format: JPG, PNG
Pro Tip: Carousel posts get 2-3x more engagement than single images. Perfect for step-by-step guides, before/after comparisons, or telling a story. Add a clear CTA on the last slide.

Company Pages

Company Page Logo

Minimum: 300×300 px
Recommended: 400×400 px
Aspect Ratio: 1:1
Format: JPG, PNG
Pro Tip: Your company logo appears next to every post and in search results. Use your primary logo with sufficient padding, as LinkedIn crops it into a circle. Ensure it's recognizable at small sizes.

Company Page Cover

Dimensions: 1128×191 px
Aspect Ratio: ~5.9:1
File Size: 8 MB max
Format: JPG, PNG
Pro Tip: Use the cover image to highlight your brand's mission, values, or latest campaign. Update seasonally or for major company milestones to keep your page fresh and engaging.

Content Formats

Article Header Image

Ideal Size: 2000×600 px
Aspect Ratio: ~3.33:1
File Size: 5-8 MB max
Format: JPG, PNG
Pro Tip: LinkedIn articles (formerly "Pulse") allow long-form content. Use compelling header images that reflect your article topic. This image shows in feed previews and can significantly boost click-through rates.

Newsletter Header

Dimensions: 1280×720 px
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Format: JPG, PNG
Pro Tip: LinkedIn newsletters appear in subscribers' inboxes and feeds. Create a consistent header design that reinforces your brand identity across all newsletter editions.

Event Cover Image

Dimensions: 1776×444 px
Aspect Ratio: 4:1
File Size: 8 MB max
Format: JPG, PNG
Pro Tip: Event covers should clearly communicate what, when, and where. Include your brand logo, event title, and date. Use eye-catching visuals to encourage registrations.

Document Post (PDF Carousel)

Per Page: 1080×1080 px or 4:5 ratio
Max Pages: 100 pages
File Size: 100 MB max
Format: PDF
Pro Tip: PDF carousels get amazing engagement on LinkedIn. Perfect for whitepapers, reports, and slide decks. LinkedIn converts each page to a swipeable image, making content highly shareable without leaving the platform.

Best Practices for LinkedIn

Professional Quality

LinkedIn is a professional network. Use high-quality images, avoid pixelation, and maintain brand consistency. First impressions matter.

Mobile Optimization

Over 60% of LinkedIn traffic comes from mobile. Ensure text is readable at small sizes and key elements aren't cropped on different devices.

File Size Matters

While LinkedIn allows up to 8 MB for some images, keep files under 5 MB for faster loading. Compress images without sacrificing quality using tools like TinyPNG.

Text on Images

Keep text minimal and legible. LinkedIn doesn't have a strict text limit like Facebook once did, but cleaner images with limited text perform better in the algorithm.

Aspect Ratio Consistency

Stick to recommended aspect ratios to avoid awkward cropping. LinkedIn won't stretch or distort images, but may crop them if ratios don't match.

Brand Guidelines

Maintain consistent colors, fonts, and logos across all LinkedIn visuals. This builds recognition and reinforces your professional brand identity.