LinkedIn Profile Photo and Banner Guide: Sizes, Tips, and How to Stand Out

Your LinkedIn profile photo gets viewed before anything else. Profiles with professional photos receive 14x more views and 36x more messages than those without.

LinkedIn Image Sizes

Creating the Perfect Profile Photo

What Works

• Head and shoulders — face fills 60% of frame
• Neutral or friendly expression — genuine, approachable
• Clean background — plain wall, blurred office, or solid color
• Good lighting — face the window, avoid overhead shadows
• Current photo — within last 2 years

What Doesn't Work

• Group photos (even cropped)
• Selfies or vacation photos
• Heavy filters or editing
• Sunglasses or accessories covering face
• Low-resolution or blurry images

How to Create It

1. Take a photo against a plain background (or remove the background)
2. Crop to square using the Profile Picture Maker
3. If needed, upscale the image to ensure it's at least 400x400px
4. Upload to LinkedIn

Creating a Professional Banner

Your banner is the largest visual element on your profile — use it strategically.

What to include:

• Your value proposition or tagline
• Brand colors if you're a business owner
• Event or speaking photos for thought leaders
• Clean, professional abstract if you prefer minimalism

How to create it:

• Merge relevant images at the 1584x396 dimension
• Use the Image Resizer to crop to the exact 4:1 ratio
• Ensure text is large enough to read on mobile

Post Images That Perform

LinkedIn's algorithm favors posts with images — they get 2x more engagement than text-only posts.

Optimal post image: 1200x627px For carousels: Create multiple 1080x1080px slides

Use the Photo Collage Maker to create data visualizations, comparison charts, or tip roundups that encourage saves and shares.

Conclusion

A professional LinkedIn presence starts with the right visuals. Use the Profile Picture Maker for your headshot, merge tools for your banner, and the Image Upscaler if any image needs more resolution.