Resize Image for LinkedIn Banner — 1584×396px
LinkedIn profile banners display at 1584×396px — a 4:1 aspect ratio that's wider and shallower than most social media headers. The dimensions are specific enough that uploading a generic landscape photo almost always results in cropping that removes the important parts. This guide gets your image to the correct LinkedIn banner dimensions, with a note on the safe zone so your content isn't obscured by your profile photo.
Quick Answer
LinkedIn profile banners display at 1584×396px — a 4:1 aspect ratio that's wider and shallower than most social media headers. The dimensions are specific enough that uploading a generic landscape photo almost always results in cropping that removes the important parts.
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Step-by-Step Guide
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Open the Image Resizer
Go to the Resize tool — browser-based, no upload, no account required.
Upload your image
Drop your photo, branded graphic, or template onto the upload zone. JPG and PNG both work well for LinkedIn banners.
Click the 'LinkedIn Banner' preset
The LinkedIn Banner (1584×396) preset is in the social media presets panel. It sets the exact 4:1 dimensions and disables aspect ratio lock.
Or enter dimensions manually
Turn off 'Maintain aspect ratio'. Set Width to 1584 and Height to 396.
Note the profile photo overlap
On a LinkedIn profile, your circular profile photo overlaps the bottom-left corner of the banner. Keep key content — text, logos, calls to action — away from the bottom-left 200×200px area.
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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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Resize for LinkedIn Banner