LinkedIn Cover Photo (Banner) Specifications
Complete guide to LinkedIn cover photo and banner image dimensions. Create the perfect background image for your profile or company page. Updated for 2026.
Quick Specs
Dimensions & Resolution
Optimal upload size for personal profiles
Company page cover image dimensions
Hero image for company Life tab
Important Notes
LinkedIn cover photos (also called banner images or background images) appear at the top of personal profiles and company pages. For personal profiles, upload at 1584x396 pixels (4:1 aspect ratio). Company page covers use 1512x256 pixels. The profile picture overlaps the bottom-left area of the cover photo, so avoid placing important content there. Cover photos display differently on desktop and mobile, so test on both.
Optimization Tips
- ✓Upload at 1584x396px for personal profiles
- ✓Company pages use 1512x256px for cover images
- ✓Keep important content away from the bottom-left where the profile picture overlaps
- ✓Design with both desktop and mobile in mind - cropping differs
- ✓Use a professional, on-brand image that complements your profile photo
- ✓JPG for photographic images, PNG for graphics with text
- ✓Include a subtle call-to-action or showcase your expertise
- ✓Update your cover photo seasonally or when launching new projects
Sources & Verification
Last verified: 2026-09-25
Verified from LinkedIn Help Center. 1584x396px and 8MB max for personal profiles; 1512x256px and 3MB max (PNG or JPEG) for company pages. GIFs are not supported for cover images.
Profile Picture Overlap
Avoid important content in bottom-left 20% of the cover image
Company Page Cover
Different dimensions from personal profile covers
Life Tab Hero
Hero image for company Life tab
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best LinkedIn cover photo size?
For personal profiles, use 1584x396 pixels (4:1 aspect ratio) under 8MB. For company pages, use 1512x256 pixels as a PNG or JPEG under 3MB.
Why does my LinkedIn cover photo look cropped differently on mobile?
LinkedIn displays cover photos differently on desktop and mobile devices. The center of the image is typically preserved across both, so keep critical content centered and avoid placing important elements at the edges.
Where does the profile picture overlap the cover photo?
On desktop, the profile picture appears in the bottom-left corner of the cover photo. On mobile, it's centered below the cover. Avoid placing important text or logos in the bottom-left area of your cover image.
What's the difference between personal and company cover photos?
Personal profile covers are 1584x396px (4:1), while company page covers are 1512x256px (approximately 6:1). Company pages also have a separate Life tab hero image at 1128x376px.
What file format should I use for my LinkedIn cover?
Use JPG for photographic backgrounds to keep file size small. Use PNG for designs with text overlays or logos that need crisp edges. LinkedIn does not accept GIFs for cover images. Maximum file size is 8MB for personal profiles.
Recent Updates
Company page covers updated to LinkedIn's 1512x256px (3MB max, PNG or JPEG), and GIF removed: LinkedIn does not accept GIFs for cover images.
Initial publication. Verified all specifications against LinkedIn Help Center and multiple sources.
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