Get the right result
Choose a wide photo with the main subject near the center. The tool crops it to the LinkedIn banner proportions; check the preview and leave room for the profile photo that overlaps the banner.
How it works
- Choose a landscape photo.
- Select Prepare to create a 1584×396 banner with a centered crop.
- Check the preview for the crop and clarity.
- Download the JPG and set it as your LinkedIn background photo.
Set a 1584×396 LinkedIn background photo
LinkedIn's personal profile banner, also called a background or cover photo, is a wide strip with a 4:1 ratio. A standard photo does not match that shape, so this tool crops the center of your image to 1584×396 pixels. Use it when you want a banner that fits your profile without stretching the picture.
Choose a landscape image with the main subject near the middle. Your profile photo overlaps part of the banner, so keep important details away from that area. Check LinkedIn's current upload guidance for the rules on your account.
Getting a sharp, well-framed banner
Use a high-resolution landscape photo. A wide shot of a skyline, a desk or an event with clear space in the middle usually works best. Because the banner is wide, faces or text near the edges can be trimmed, so check the crop carefully in the preview.
The tool outputs a JPG under 7,999 KB, the cap set in this tool. If LinkedIn's own limit differs, follow the upload message on your profile. A clear, uncluttered image reads better at the small size it appears on phones.
Check the banner on your phone after you upload it, because the image is shown smaller there and fine detail can disappear.
Prepare it on your phone or computer
You can prepare the banner on a phone or computer, then save the download and upload it from the LinkedIn app or website. The image is processed in your browser, is never uploaded to a server and no account is needed.
The downloaded file has no watermark. For a different wide size, such as a YouTube thumbnail, use that page's preset.
A narrow crop from a portrait photo removes most of the image, so use a landscape original whenever you can.
Frequently asked questions
What size will my LinkedIn banner be?
The exported banner is 1584 × 396 pixels in JPG format, with a file size under this tool's 7,999 KB cap.
How is my image fitted to the banner?
The image fills the wide banner and is cropped around its center. A landscape photo with a centered subject works well.
How do I use the finished banner?
Download the JPG, open your LinkedIn profile and choose it as your background photo. Review its placement before saving.
What is the file size limit on LinkedIn?
Third-party guides often cite 8 MB, but limits can change. Check the upload message or LinkedIn's help pages before you post.
Will my profile photo cover part of the banner?
Yes, your profile photo sits over part of the banner on LinkedIn. Keep key details away from that area. This tool does not place your profile photo.
What is the aspect ratio of a LinkedIn cover photo?
This tool's preset is 1584 × 396 pixels, a 4:1 ratio. A standard photo is cropped at the center to fill that wide shape, so a landscape original works best.
Can I resize a LinkedIn background photo on my phone?
Yes. Open this page in your phone's browser, choose a landscape photo, select Prepare and download the JPG, then upload it from the LinkedIn app or website. No account is needed.