LinkedIn Post Image Specifications
Complete guide to LinkedIn image dimensions and specifications for posts. Create professional posts with the perfect image size and format for maximum engagement. Updated for 2026.
Quick Specs
Dimensions & Resolution
Recommended for link-post images
Works well for single image posts
Alternative landscape format
Important Notes
LinkedIn recommends 1200×627 pixels (1.91:1) for link-post images. For photo posts, LinkedIn asks for at least 552×276 pixels, recommends 1080 pixels wide, and accepts aspect ratios from 3:1 to 4:5. Each photo upload is capped at 5MB, and images can be up to 36 megapixels. Professional content performs best with clean, high-quality images that maintain visibility on both desktop and mobile feeds.
Optimization Tips
- ✓Use 1200×627px (1.91:1) for link posts; photo posts take 3:1 to 4:5 at 1080px wide
- ✓Keep text minimal on images - use post caption instead
- ✓PNG for graphics with text, JPEG for photos
- ✓Profile photo: 400×400px, Cover: 1584×396px
- ✓Article and newsletter cover images: 1920×1080px (16:9)
- ✓Add alt text for accessibility and SEO
- ✓Native uploads perform better than external links
Sources & Verification
Last verified: 2026-09-25
Verified from LinkedIn Help Center: 1200×627 (1.91:1) for link-post images; photo posts at least 552×276, 1080px wide recommended, 3:1 to 4:5; 5MB per photo upload; images up to 36 megapixels in GIF, JPEG, PNG or WEBP; article and newsletter covers 1920×1080 (16:9); Page logo 400×400 (268×268 minimum) and Page cover 1512×256.
Profile & Page Dimensions
Article Images
Company Pages
Multi Image Posts
Schedule LinkedIn posts with professional formatting
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best image size for LinkedIn posts?
For link posts, LinkedIn recommends 1200×627 pixels (1.91:1). For photo posts, it asks for at least 552×276 pixels, recommends 1080 pixels wide, and accepts aspect ratios from 3:1 to 4:5.
Can I post multiple images on LinkedIn?
Yes, LinkedIn supports multi-image posts. You can upload up to 20 images in a single post. Two images show side by side, and with three or more the layout follows the first image's height and orientation.
What's the difference between post and article images?
Link-post images use 1200×627px (1.91:1) and photo posts show at 3:1 to 4:5, while article cover images (1920×1080px, cropped to 16:9) appear at the top of LinkedIn articles and newsletter editions.
Should I use PNG or JPEG for LinkedIn?
Use JPEG for photographs to keep file sizes small. Use PNG for graphics with text or when you need transparency. Both formats are well-supported.
Recent Updates
Re-checked against the LinkedIn Help Center: 1200×627 is LinkedIn's size for link posts, photo posts take 3:1 to 4:5 at 1080px wide, photos are capped at 5MB, WEBP is supported, article covers are 1920×1080, and Page logos and covers use 400×400 and 1512×256.
Migrated to evergreen URL structure. Verified all specifications current.
LinkedIn maintains standard dimensions with emphasis on 1.91:1 for optimal feed display
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