LinkedIn Banner Size: Dimensions, Safe Zones, and Export Checks
Check LinkedIn banner size for personal profile covers, company Page cover images, safe composition, file type, and mobile crop planning.
Last checked: August 9, 2026. Sources: LinkedIn Help: profile cover image, LinkedIn Help: Pages and Career Pages image specs. ImageSizeKit is independent and is not affiliated with LinkedIn.
Use the center of the banner for identity, role, offer, and logo details.
AI answer card
Quick answer
- Best size
- 1584 x 396
- Best ratio
- 4:1
- Use when
- For a personal LinkedIn profile cover image, LinkedIn Help recommends 1584 x 396 pixels. Use JPG or PNG and keep the file below LinkedIn's profile cover limit.
- Avoid
- A Page cover design is uploaded to a personal profile.
- Check with
- Check LinkedIn banner file first
- Last checked
- August 9, 2026
- Source boundary
- Based on the listed LinkedIn source links and ImageSizeKit local checks. ImageSizeKit is independent and is not affiliated with LinkedIn.
Canonical result routing
Canonical LinkedIn banner result action map
Use this map after checking a LinkedIn banner file. Match the result to the next repair route before uploading, so profile covers, Page covers, URL previews, and campaign handoffs do not get mixed together.
Profile banner file matches 1584 x 396
Check profile crop
Keep the profile banner route, then check centered text, profile-photo overlap, and mobile crop before saving it.
Company Page cover is needed
Check Page cover
Switch to the Page cover workflow and prepare a 4200 x 700 PNG or JPEG under LinkedIn's Page image limit.
Wide banner crops on mobile
Calculate safe crop
Move logos, role text, offers, and URLs toward the center before exporting another LinkedIn banner file.
LinkedIn URL post preview is the real job
Open OG checker
Stop treating the file as a banner and create a separate 1200 x 630 Open Graph image for link previews.
Banner passes but handoff is unclear
Run final checklist
Run the final social pre-upload checklist so the owner, surface, final file, and reuse boundary are recorded.
LinkedIn banner action path
Use this path when you need to move from a size recommendation to a file that is actually ready to publish. Confirm the target dimensions, check the exported file, fix crop-sensitive details, then route reused artwork before uploading it to LinkedIn.
Confirm the target size
Review specs
Use the linkedin banner specs before opening a design tool so the canvas, ratio, safe zone, and source guidance match the final LinkedIn surface.
Check the exported file
Check export
Upload the final export in the local checker and confirm width, height, ratio, file size, and nearest workflow before publishing.
Fix crop-sensitive details
Fix readiness
Use the checker result and checklist to repair edge text, tiny labels, soft exports, wrong ratios, and reused artwork before upload.
Route reused artwork
Route reuse
Open the social image hub when the same creative may also be a banner, vertical cover, Open Graph card, marketplace image, or thumbnail-like file.
Check LinkedIn banner dimensions
Upload your exported linkedin banner image and compare it against the target sizes on this page before publishing.
Drop an exported image here or choose a file.
The check runs locally in your browser and compares the file to this page's target sizes.
Start with linkedin banner: 1584 x 396. Press Check sample to see the result path, then upload the final file for exact file-size evidence.
LinkedIn banner checker result action priority matrix
Use this matrix after checking the exported file. It turns the checker result into the next action before you upload, resize, or reuse the same image on another platform.
| Priority | Checker result | Fix first | Why it matters | Next route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P0 | Matches the linkedin banner target | Review crop-sensitive content before upload | A matching canvas still needs the final platform crop, text placement, subject framing, and upload context checked before publishing. | Review this guide |
| P0 | Checker reads a different publishing surface | Route the file before resizing | A wide banner, vertical cover, square product photo, thumbnail, or Open Graph card can look close while belonging to a different workflow. | Route social image |
| P1 | Ratio is close but the file is smaller than the target | Re-export from a larger source canvas | Small but correctly shaped images often upload successfully and still look soft, blurry, or weak after platform resizing. | Check LinkedIn banner file first |
| P1 | Aspect ratio is wrong | Calculate a clean replacement size | Cropping by eye can hide important text, products, faces, or brand marks; calculate the target ratio before exporting again. | Calculate ratio |
| P2 | The same creative will be reused elsewhere | Split platform-specific exports | One file rarely works cleanly across feed posts, stories, banners, link previews, marketplace cards, and thumbnails. | Compare platform sizes |
LinkedIn banner search intent router
Search results often mix size guides, reusable templates, platform-specific crop rules, and exported-file checks. Use this route map to choose the next ImageSizeKit page by the problem you are actually solving.
| Query or task | What the user likely needs | Best route |
|---|---|---|
| linkedin banner size | Find the current linkedin banner dimensions, ratio, crop notes, and export checks. | LinkedIn banner |
| linkedin banner size template | Start from a reusable layout or safe-area planning route before designing the final asset. | Image size templates |
| linkedin banner size checker | Verify the exported file dimensions, ratio, type, and publishing readiness before upload. | Check LinkedIn banner file first |
| social media image sizes | Compare this asset with adjacent social, banner, cover, thumbnail, product, or Open Graph image sizes. | Social Media Image Sizes |
Design-to-upload route
A size guide answers what to design. A checker confirms what you exported. Keep those steps connected so the final file, platform crop, and preview metadata are all checked before publishing.
| Stage | Use it for | Next page |
|---|---|---|
| Choose the platform asset | Confirm that this page matches the actual LinkedIn placement before choosing dimensions. | Compare social sizes |
| Plan from a template | Open template routes when you need guide layers, source files, or safe-area planning before design. | Open templates |
| Check the exported file | Upload the exported image locally and confirm width, height, ratio, format, and file size. | Check LinkedIn banner file first |
| Check banner crop risk | Use the banner checker when a wide cover, header, or channel image might crop differently across screens. | Banner Size Checker |
LinkedIn banner specs
| Field | Value | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Personal profile cover | 1584 x 396 px | Recommended LinkedIn profile background or cover image size. |
| LinkedIn Page cover | 4200 x 700 px | Recommended Page cover image size from LinkedIn Help. |
| Profile cover file type | JPG or PNG | LinkedIn profile cover specs do not support GIFs. |
| Page image file size | 3 MB max | LinkedIn Page and Career Page images must be PNG or JPEG files up to 3 MB. |
| Safe composition | Centered text | Keep key details away from edges and lower corners because layouts vary by device. |
Pre-upload checklist
Use this checklist after exporting the image and before publishing it to the platform or website.
- Choose 1584 x 396 for a personal profile banner.
- Choose 4200 x 700 for a LinkedIn Page cover image.
- Export JPG or PNG, not GIF.
- Keep text away from the far left, far right, and lower corners.
- Use a high-resolution source image to avoid blur.
- Check the exported file in the Image Size Checker upload area before previewing the banner on desktop and mobile.
LinkedIn banner final publish evidence package
Use this package before changing a LinkedIn profile banner, company Page cover, campaign header, or URL preview asset. It keeps the final file facts, placement decision, preview check, and handoff note together so one wide graphic is not reused blindly.
| Evidence item | What it proves | Failure signal | Next route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final file facts match the chosen LinkedIn surface | The exact JPG or PNG has a known filename, dimensions, ratio, file size, and target surface before upload. | A 1584 x 396 profile banner, 4200 x 700 Page cover, or 1200 x 630 URL preview image is mixed up in the same campaign folder. | Read file facts |
| Profile or Page placement is named | The reviewer knows whether the banner is for a personal profile, company Page, Career Page, or broad campaign header. | A company Page cover is resized into a personal background, or a profile banner is stretched into a Page header. | Choose placement |
| Responsive preview is checked before saving | Identity text, logo, role, offer, and URL remain centered enough for desktop and narrower screen previews. | The file dimensions pass, but profile-photo overlays or responsive crops hide the important message. | Calculate safe crop |
| URL preview is split from banner artwork | Website share cards are handled as Open Graph images instead of profile or Page headers. | A wide LinkedIn banner is attached to a post URL and crops like a broken link preview. | Check OG preview |
| Campaign handoff lists all exports | Hiring, event, or brand campaign files name separate LinkedIn profile, Page, URL preview, and cross-platform variants. | One wide image is expected to work on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, website headers, and Open Graph previews without separate checks. | Run social checker |
LinkedIn banner publish readiness decision card
Use this card before upload when the file could be a personal profile banner, company Page cover, URL preview image, hiring campaign header, or reused cross-platform wide graphic.
| File state | Publishing risk | Fix before publishing | Next route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal profile banner export | 1584 x 396 can still fail when identity text, URLs, proof points, or logos sit too close to responsive crop zones. | Keep the professional message centered, reduce dense text, and check the final JPG or PNG before upload. | Check profile banner |
| Company Page cover export | A Page cover needs a much wider 4200 x 700 canvas; stretching a profile banner usually creates soft or misplaced brand details. | Export a separate Page cover from the source design and keep the file as PNG or JPEG within the Page image limit. | Check Page cover |
| LinkedIn URL preview image | A link preview is an Open Graph card, not a profile header; a wide banner can crop badly when LinkedIn renders the URL post. | Create a separate 1200 x 630-style preview image and verify the deployed page metadata before sharing. | Open OG route |
| Hiring or campaign header | Recruiting messages, event dates, and offer copy often become unreadable when squeezed into one wide banner for several LinkedIn surfaces. | Split the campaign into profile, Page, and URL preview exports before uploading the most visible asset. | Run social checker |
| Cross-platform wide graphic | YouTube channel art, Facebook covers, website headers, and LinkedIn banners are all wide, but their ratios and safe zones differ. | Use the banner checker to route the file, then create a LinkedIn-specific export instead of reusing one master image unchanged. | Open banner checker |
LinkedIn banner keyword decision card
LinkedIn banner searches often mix personal profile background photos, company Page covers, and link preview images. Use this card to choose the correct asset before exporting or checking the file.
| Search phrase | Likely asset | Use this size | Next route |
|---|---|---|---|
| linkedin banner size | Usually a personal profile background image, but sometimes a company Page cover. | Start with 1584 x 396 for profile banners; use 4200 x 700 for Page covers. | Check banner file first |
| linkedin cover photo size | Ambiguous query that can mean a personal profile cover image or a LinkedIn Page cover image. | Use 1584 x 396 for a profile cover; use 4200 x 700 for a company Page cover. | Choose placement |
| linkedin background photo size | Personal profile background or cover image. | Use 1584 x 396 and keep name, role, offer, URL, and logo away from crop-prone edges. | Calculate 4:1 size |
| linkedin company page cover size | Company Page or Career Page cover artwork. | Use 4200 x 700, export PNG or JPEG, and keep the file at or below 3 MB. | Check Page cover file |
| linkedin banner template | The user needs a reusable design route before exporting the profile or Page banner. | Start from the template hub, then return to this LinkedIn guide and check the exported JPG or PNG. | Open templates |
| linkedin post image size | Usually a feed image or website link preview, not a profile banner. | Use Open Graph-style 1200 x 630 for link previews; do not reuse a wide banner as the share image. | Open OG image guide |
LinkedIn profile banner vs Page cover decision map
LinkedIn uses different banner targets for personal profiles and company Pages. Pick the surface first, then export the exact canvas instead of resizing one banner for every placement.
| Placement | Target size | Main crop risk | Check with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal profile banner | 1584 x 396 px | Profile photo, responsive layouts, and narrow screens can make edge text feel cramped. | Check profile banner file |
| LinkedIn Page cover | 4200 x 700 px | Company Page art is much wider, so a personal banner can become soft or badly stretched. | Check Page cover file |
| LinkedIn URL post image | Use a 1.91:1 Open Graph image such as 1200 x 630 | A banner is too wide for a link preview card and can crop or letterbox poorly. | Open OG guide |
| Cross-platform banner reuse | Check each platform target separately | YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn profile, and LinkedIn Page banners use different ratios and safe zones. | Open banner checker |
LinkedIn banner check result diagnostics
Use this diagnostic table when a LinkedIn banner matches a size target but still looks cropped, blurry, or mismatched after upload.
| Result | Likely cause | Fix before publishing | Next route |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1584 x 396 match but text crops on mobile | The file matches the profile banner target, but text sits too close to responsive edges or lower corners. | Move role, offer, URL, and logo toward the center and reduce text density. | Calculate 4:1 crop |
| 4200 x 700 match but banner looks soft | The source artwork may have been upscaled or repeatedly compressed before export. | Export from the original design file at the Page cover size and avoid re-saving compressed previews. | Run file check first |
| Checker reports profile size for a Page cover | The wrong LinkedIn asset type was exported or uploaded. | Re-export the Page cover at 4200 x 700 instead of stretching a 1584 x 396 profile banner. | Check Page cover file |
| Banner is being used as a link preview image | LinkedIn URL posts use Open Graph-style preview images, not profile or Page header banners. | Create a separate 1200 x 630 Open Graph image for website shares and campaign links. | Open OG checker |
LinkedIn banner failure diagnosis card
Use this diagnosis card when a LinkedIn image passes a generic dimension check but fails because the publishing placement is wrong.
| Symptom | Likely cause | Fix before upload | Next route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal profile banner hides text behind the profile area | The banner uses 1584 x 396, but identity text, URLs, or logos sit too close to responsive crop zones. | Move important content into the visual center and re-check the exported JPG or PNG before upload. | Check profile banner file |
| Company Page cover is exported as a personal banner | A 1584 x 396 profile background was reused for a Page cover that needs a much wider 4200 x 700 canvas. | Create a separate Page cover export and keep the file as PNG or JPEG under the LinkedIn Page image limit. | Calculate Page cover |
| LinkedIn post preview crops the banner | A profile or Page header was reused as a URL post image, but LinkedIn link previews follow Open Graph card logic. | Create a separate 1200 x 630-style Open Graph image and validate the deployed preview URL. | Open OG guide |
| Template export looks correct but uploads blurry | The template was scaled, screenshot, or exported from a compressed preview instead of the source canvas. | Return to the source template, export the final file once, then run a local dimension and file-size check. | Open templates |
| One wide banner is reused across LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook | Each platform uses different ratios, safe zones, profile-photo overlays, and responsive crop behavior. | Route the file through the banner checker and create separate exports for each final placement. | Check banner route |
LinkedIn asset misroute diagnosis matrix
Use this matrix when a file is called a LinkedIn banner but may actually belong to a Page cover, URL post preview, feed image, hiring campaign graphic, or cross-platform wide banner workflow.
| File signal | Likely wrong assumption | Correct asset decision | Next route |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1584 x 396 file is planned for a company Page | The team assumes every LinkedIn banner uses the personal profile background size. | Export a separate 4200 x 700 Page cover instead of stretching the profile banner. | Calculate Page cover |
| 4200 x 700 file is uploaded to a personal profile | A company Page cover is being reused as a personal background image. | Create a 1584 x 396 profile banner with identity text centered for profile layouts. | Check profile export file |
| Wide banner is attached to a LinkedIn URL post | The file is being treated as a link preview image even though URL posts follow Open Graph card logic. | Create a separate 1200 x 630 or 1.91:1 Open Graph image and verify the deployed preview. | Check OG preview |
| Square or feed-style graphic is requested as a banner | A LinkedIn post image, carousel cover, or campaign creative is being forced into a profile header slot. | Route the file through the social checker, then export a true LinkedIn banner only if the final surface is a profile or Page header. | Run social checker |
| Hiring or event banner must work on LinkedIn and other platforms | One wide campaign file is expected to survive LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, website hero, and Open Graph crops. | Keep one master design, but export separate platform files after checking the wide-image route. | Open banner checker |
LinkedIn banner workflow bridge
Use this bridge to connect wide-image pages, broad banner checks, and Open Graph routes into the exact LinkedIn profile or Page banner decision.
| Workflow source | Entry role | Why it should link here | Next route |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube Banner Safe Area | Wide channel-art entry | Wide-image users often compare YouTube channel art with LinkedIn profile banners; this route clarifies that LinkedIn profile banners use 1584 x 396. | Compare LinkedIn banner |
| Banner Size Checker | Wide-file checker entry | The checker can identify wide header files and route profile/Page cover artwork to this LinkedIn-specific guide. | Check wide banner |
| Social Media Image Checker | Cross-platform checker entry | Broad social image checker queries need a clear branch when the exported file is a LinkedIn profile header or company Page cover. | Route social image |
| Open Graph Image Size | Share-card comparison entry | LinkedIn URL post preview images are Open Graph cards, not profile or Page banners; this route prevents one asset from being reused incorrectly. | Separate OG card |
LinkedIn banner upload acceptance record
Use this record after the final LinkedIn banner file passes local checks. It confirms the upload surface, crop-safe preview, Page or profile export, URL-preview separation, and teammate handoff before the banner is saved.
| Upload acceptance gate | Proof to carry forward | Accept when | Next route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final LinkedIn file identity | The selected JPG or PNG is the exact file checked for dimensions, ratio, file size, and LinkedIn surface. | The filename and dimensions match the profile banner, Page cover, or campaign export named in the handoff note. | Read file facts |
| Profile or Page upload surface | The uploader knows whether the file is for a personal profile background, company Page cover, Career Page, or hiring campaign header. | 1584 x 396 profile files and 4200 x 700 Page files are not swapped or stretched at upload time. | Route banner surface |
| Responsive crop preview | Identity text, logo, role, URL, offer, and CTA details remain centered enough for LinkedIn's responsive preview. | The upload preview does not hide the message behind profile-photo areas, narrow screens, or edge crops. | Calculate safe band |
| URL preview is separated | Website or post preview images are handled as Open Graph cards instead of profile or Page banners. | The LinkedIn banner is not reused as a 1200 x 630-style link preview without a separate OG export. | Check OG preview |
| Teammate or scheduler handoff | The final note names the checked file, LinkedIn surface, crop-safe preview result, export variant, and owner. | A teammate can upload the banner without guessing which LinkedIn placement or campaign variant was approved. | Run social checker |
LinkedIn banner surface selection acceptance record
Use this record when a wide LinkedIn image is ready but the final surface may still be a profile cover, company Page banner, URL post preview, hiring header, or cross-platform banner reuse.
| Acceptance gate | Ready when | Return for repair when | Next route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profile cover upload is confirmed | The file is intended for a personal profile cover and the 1584 x 396 crop keeps name, face, brand line, and CTA clear. | The file was built for a company Page, URL post, or generic banner and important text lands behind profile UI or mobile crop. | Check profile cover |
| Company Page banner is confirmed | The file is intended for a company Page or Career Page cover and the handoff names the Page surface, campaign message, and crop-safe center. | A personal profile banner is reused for a Page and the logo, hiring message, or CTA crops differently. | Run banner checker |
| URL post preview is routed away | If the asset is for a LinkedIn URL post, it is treated as an Open Graph card rather than a profile or Page banner. | A wide LinkedIn banner is attached to a URL post and crops or renders like a link preview image. | Check OG preview |
| Hiring or campaign header is reviewed | The final file keeps role, offer, event, or campaign copy readable in desktop and mobile banner previews. | The message looks strong in the design tool but weakens after responsive crop or profile overlay. | Check social image |
| Cross-platform wide reuse is split | Any YouTube, Facebook, website hero, or Open Graph reuse has a separate route and is not approved as the LinkedIn upload by default. | One wide banner file is reused across several platforms without checking each crop or metadata surface. | Compare social sizes |
| Uploader handoff names the surface | The handoff records final filename, profile/Page/URL-post decision, preview status, accepted crop tradeoff, and owner approval. | The uploader receives several wide exports and cannot tell which surface each file belongs to. | Open templates |
LinkedIn banner priority matrix
When a professional profile, company Page, hiring campaign, or shared URL needs a visual update, prioritize the LinkedIn image that affects trust and placement first.
| LinkedIn goal | Prioritize this asset | Why it matters first | Next check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal profile credibility | 1584 x 396 profile banner | Profile visitors see the banner behind the identity area, so text, proof, or offer copy needs a centered safe layout. | Check profile banner file |
| Company Page trust | 4200 x 700 Page cover | A Page cover is wider than a personal profile banner and should not be stretched from a 1584 x 396 export. | Calculate Page cover |
| Hiring or campaign message | Centered message band | Hiring text, campaign dates, and service positioning should stay readable across responsive banner crops. | Check banner crop |
| LinkedIn URL post preview | Open Graph share card | A URL post preview needs Open Graph metadata and a 1200 x 630-style image, not a profile or Page banner. | Open OG guide |
| Cross-platform wide banner reuse | Platform-specific banner export | LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and website headers use different ratios, overlays, and safe zones. | Run social checker |
Common mistakes
| Mistake | Symptom | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Using the wrong LinkedIn asset | A Page cover design is uploaded to a personal profile. | Pick the asset type first: personal profile cover and Page cover use different recommended sizes. |
| Edge text | Taglines or URLs get cropped on narrower screens. | Keep important details centered and limit text density. |
| Soft banner | The uploaded banner looks blurry. | Use a larger source image and avoid repeated compression before upload. |
LinkedIn banner FAQ
What is the LinkedIn banner size for a personal profile?
LinkedIn Help recommends 1584 x 396 pixels for the personal profile cover image, using JPG or PNG.
What is the LinkedIn company Page cover size?
LinkedIn Help lists 4200 x 700 pixels for a LinkedIn Page cover image. Page images should be PNG or JPEG files and be no larger than 3 MB.
Why is my LinkedIn banner cropped?
LinkedIn says images can be adjusted to fit different screens, which may trim the image horizontally or vertically. Keep the important content centered.
Should I use JPG or PNG for a LinkedIn banner?
LinkedIn accepts JPG and PNG for profile cover images. For Page images, LinkedIn Help says images must be PNG or JPEG files.
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Open ->Image Size Checker
Start in the upload area and check if your exported banner is 1584 x 396 or 4200 x 700 before upload.
Open ->Aspect Ratio Calculator
Calculate matching 4:1 or 6:1 banner dimensions for drafts and templates.
Open ->Image Size Templates
Open reusable template routes before designing a LinkedIn profile or Page banner.
Open ->Banner Size Checker
Route wide exported headers across LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and website banner workflows.
Open ->Open Graph Image Size
Prepare link preview images for LinkedIn posts and website shares.
Open ->Sources and update history
August 9, 2026: Added the LinkedIn banner surface selection acceptance record for profile cover uploads, company Page banners, URL post previews, hiring or campaign headers, cross-platform wide reuse, and uploader handoff lines. August 9, 2026: Added the LinkedIn banner upload acceptance record for final file identity, profile or Page upload surface, responsive crop preview, URL-preview separation, and teammate or scheduler handoff. August 9, 2026: Added the LinkedIn banner final publish evidence package for final file facts, named profile or Page placement, responsive preview checks, URL preview separation, and campaign handoff records. August 3, 2026: Added the LinkedIn banner publish readiness decision card for personal profile banners, company Page covers, URL preview images, hiring or campaign headers, and cross-platform wide graphics. August 1, 2026: Routed LinkedIn banner file checks directly to the Image Size Checker upload anchor before crop and placement review. August 1, 2026: Added the LinkedIn asset misroute diagnosis matrix for profile banners, company Page covers, URL previews, feed-style graphics, hiring or event banners, and cross-platform wide-banner reuse. August 1, 2026: Added the LinkedIn banner priority matrix for personal profile credibility, company Page trust, hiring or campaign messages, LinkedIn URL post previews, and cross-platform wide-banner reuse. August 1, 2026: Added the LinkedIn banner failure diagnosis card for profile-cover crops, Page-cover mismatches, URL post previews, template exports, and cross-platform wide-banner reuse. August 1, 2026: Added LinkedIn cover photo and banner template intent routing, plus template and banner-checker related routes. August 1, 2026: Updated the LinkedIn banner workflow bridge with routes from wide-image pages, the banner checker, the social checker, and Open Graph card guidance. July 16, 2026: Added profile-vs-Page placement decisions, mobile crop diagnostics, and link-preview routing for LinkedIn banner workflows. July 8, 2026: Added as a cross-platform banner-size page using LinkedIn Help profile cover and Page cover specifications.