LinkedIn Banner Size Guide (2026)
Your LinkedIn banner is cropped differently on mobile, desktop and company pages. Use these exact 2026 pixels — 1584×396 for personal, 1128×191 for company — plus profile and post sizes. Then resize and preview privately (no upload).
Do this: Create at 1584×396, keep key text/logo inside center 1000×180 safe area. Preview before you upload.
All LinkedIn sizes — 2026
| Placement | Pixels (W×H) | Ratio | What gets cropped |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal cover / banner | 1584 × 396 | 4:1 | Mobile crops sides ~100px, desktop shows full |
| Company cover | 1128 × 191 | 5.9:1 | Very flat — keep minimal |
| Profile photo | 400 × 400 | 1:1 | Circle — center face, 200KB max |
| Post image | 1200 × 627 | 1.91:1 | Cropped to 1:1 on mobile grid |
| Post square | 1080 × 1080 | 1:1 | For carousels |
| Article cover | 1200 × 644 | ~1.86:1 | Newsletter header |
Safe area: For 1584×396, keep logo/text inside the middle 1000×180. Edges get cut on phone.
Preview your banner before uploading — private
Open LinkedIn Profile Preview →See cover + profile crop on desktop & mobile
Steps — perfect banner in 30s
- Resize exact: Open Image Resizer → enter 1584 × 396 (or 1128×191 for company) → keep Maintain Aspect Ratio off for exact.
- Keep safe: Place logo/text center. Avoid top 30px and side 200px — those get cropped on mobile.
- Export: JPG 85–90% for photos, PNG for graphics with text. Max 8MB.
- Preview: Open LinkedIn Profile Preview → upload cover + profile → check circle crop and banner safe area on both views.
- Fix & re-export: If text is cut, move it inward and re-export.
Common mistakes
- Using 1584×396 for company page — company needs 1128×191, much flatter.
- Putting text at edges — mobile crops sides. Keep center.
- Uploading < 1200px wide for posts — looks blurry. Use 1200×627 minimum.
- Using PNG for photo banners — PNG is larger; JPG 90% is sharper and smaller.
FAQ
Why does my banner look blurry?
You uploaded smaller than 1584×396. LinkedIn upscales and softens. Upload exact 1584×396 at JPG 90%.
Company vs personal banner?
Personal 1584×396, company 1128×191. They are not interchangeable — company is ~30% shorter.
Is preview private?
Yes — all ToolCanvas previews run locally via canvas and FileReader. No upload, works offline.
Part of the Social Media cluster. Also see Best Image Sizes for Instagram, LinkedIn & Twitter and How to Compress Images.