How to Make a LinkedIn Banner
Your LinkedIn banner is the first thing visitors see on your profile — it's 1584×396 pixels of prime personal branding real estate. Most people leave it blank or use LinkedIn's default grey. A well-designed banner instantly communicates your profession, expertise, and personality. ImgToolkit's free LinkedIn Banner Maker lets you design one in minutes without any design experience.
Quick Answer
Your LinkedIn banner is the first thing visitors see on your profile — it's 1584×396 pixels of prime personal branding real estate. Most people leave it blank or use LinkedIn's default grey.
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Step-by-Step Guide
5 steps · takes under 1 minute
Open the LinkedIn Banner Maker
Go to the free LinkedIn Banner Maker. No sign-up or account needed.
Choose a background
Pick a professional gradient (LinkedIn Blue, Navy, Teal), a solid colour, or upload your own background photo.
Add your headline and tagline
Type your name or brand as the headline. Add a tagline with your job title, company, or value proposition.
Customise colours and layout
Adjust font size, text colours, divider line, and alignment (left or centre) to match your personal brand.
Download and upload to LinkedIn
Click Download PNG. Then on LinkedIn: go to your profile → Edit → Background photo → Upload.
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ImgToolkit runs entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. Your images are never sent to a server, never stored in the cloud, and never seen by anyone else. This makes it safe for sensitive documents, client work, medical imagery, and confidential screenshots.
Pro tip
All processing happens in your browser using WebAssembly and the Canvas API. No files are sent to any server — your images stay completely private.
Format & File Size Comparison
Same 1080×1080px photo processed four ways
| Format | Quality | File Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNG (original) | Perfect | 4.2 MB | No compression — too large for web |
| Compressed PNG | Visually identical | 1.1 MB | −74% — transparency preserved |
| JPG (85% quality) | Excellent | 310 KB | −93% · Best for photos |
| WebP (85%)BEST | Excellent | 205 KB | −95% · Recommended for web |
Based on a 1080×1080px photo. Results vary by image content and complexity.
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