# Image Sizes for LinkedIn Posts: 2026 Cheat Sheet

> The right image sizes for LinkedIn posts, profile photos, banners, company pages, document carousels and article covers, with tips to keep every image sharp.

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Last updated: 2026-10-23

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The best image sizes for LinkedIn posts are 1200×627 pixels for landscape (1.91:1), 1080×1080 for square (1:1) and 1080×1350 for portrait (4:5). Square and portrait images take up more room in the mobile feed, so they tend to be the safer choice for most posts. Landscape 1200×627 is still the standard for link previews.

Below you'll find every LinkedIn image size in one table, plus specs for profile photos, banners, company pages, document carousels and article covers. LinkedIn adjusts its layouts from time to time, so treat values marked "at the time of writing" as current guidance rather than permanent rules.

## LinkedIn image sizes at a glance

| Image type | Recommended size | Aspect ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post image, landscape | 1200×627 | 1.91:1 | Also the link preview size |
| Post image, square | 1080×1080 | 1:1 | Works well on mobile and desktop |
| Post image, portrait | 1080×1350 | 4:5 | Takes the most vertical space in the feed |
| Profile photo | 400×400 | 1:1 | Displays as a circle |
| Profile banner (background) | 1584×396 | 4:1 | Partly covered by your profile photo |
| Company page logo | 400×400 (at the time of writing) | 1:1 | Square; keep the mark centered |
| Company page cover | 1128×191 (at the time of writing) | about 6:1 | Crops differently on mobile |
| Document / carousel pages | 1080×1080 or 1080×1350 | 1:1 or 4:5 | Upload as a PDF |
| Article cover image | 1200×644 (at the time of writing) | about 1.86:1 | Shown at the top of the article and in shares |

## Post images: which size to choose

### Landscape: 1200×627

This is LinkedIn's long-standing standard for single images and link previews. It displays fully on desktop and mobile without cropping. The downside is that it's short, so on a phone it occupies less of the screen than square or portrait images. Use it for charts, screenshots and anything wide.

### Square: 1080×1080

Square images are a dependable default. They show at a good size on mobile, don't get cropped, and are easy to repurpose from Instagram. If you only make one version of a graphic, make it square.

### Portrait: 1080×1350

A 4:5 portrait image is the tallest format that shows in full in the feed, which gives it the most screen space on mobile. It works well for quote cards, infographics split into sections and photos of people. Keep key text away from the very top and bottom edges in case the preview trims slightly on some devices.

### Multi-image posts

When you add several images to one post, LinkedIn arranges them in a grid. Images get cropped to fit the grid, so use the same aspect ratio for every image in the set and keep the important part of each one near the center.

### File types and sizes

JPG and PNG are the safest choices. Use PNG for graphics with text and sharp edges; use high-quality JPG for photos. LinkedIn compresses images, so uploading at exactly the recommended size gives you more control over how they look than uploading a very large file and letting LinkedIn scale it down.

## Profile images

### Profile photo: 400×400

LinkedIn recommends at least 400×400 pixels for your profile photo. It displays as a circle, so frame your face in the center with a little space around it. A plain background and good lighting do more for clarity than a higher resolution.

### Profile banner: 1584×396

The background image at the top of your profile is 1584×396 (4:1). On desktop, your profile photo overlaps the lower left of the banner; on mobile, it overlaps the center. Keep logos, text and faces toward the right side and the upper half so they aren't hidden.

## Company page images

### Logo

At the time of writing, LinkedIn recommends a square logo of 400×400 pixels. It's shown in many places at small sizes: next to posts, in search results and in comments. Use a simplified version of your mark if your full logo includes small text.

### Cover image

The company page cover image is 1128×191 at the time of writing. That's a very wide, short banner, and it crops differently between desktop and mobile. Treat it as a background: a pattern, a texture or a simple brand color block with a short tagline in the center works better than a detailed photo.

## Document posts and carousels

LinkedIn doesn't have a native image carousel in the way Instagram does. The popular "carousel" format is a document post: you upload a PDF (or a PowerPoint or Word file), and LinkedIn displays it as swipeable pages.

### Page size

Design each page at 1080×1080 (square) or 1080×1350 (portrait), then export the whole set as one PDF. Portrait takes more screen space on mobile. Keep every page the same size, because mixed sizes display awkwardly.

### File limits

At the time of writing, LinkedIn's help center lists a maximum of 100 MB and 300 pages for document uploads. In practice, carousels of around 5 to 15 pages are easier to read on a phone.

### Design tips for document posts

- Put a clear title and a reason to swipe on page one.
- Use large text. A phone screen shows each page small.
- Number your pages if the order matters.
- Add a document title when uploading; it shows above the document in the feed.

## Article and newsletter cover images

LinkedIn articles and newsletter issues take a cover image at the top. At the time of writing, LinkedIn recommends 1200×644. The cover also appears when the article is shared in the feed, where it can be cropped slightly, so keep any text centered with generous margins.

## How to keep LinkedIn images sharp

### Export at the exact size

Design at the target size, or an exact multiple of it, and export at that size. Uploading odd sizes forces LinkedIn to scale and sometimes crop your image.

### Mind text size

LinkedIn is read heavily on mobile. Text that looks fine on a laptop can be unreadable in the feed. If you have to zoom in to read it, it's too small.

### Avoid repeated compression

Each time an image is saved as a JPG, it loses a little quality. Keep a master file in your design tool and export fresh each time instead of re-editing old exports.

### Reuse across platforms carefully

A 1080×1080 or 1080×1350 image works on LinkedIn and Instagram feeds, which saves time. If you need to convert an existing image to one of those sizes, the [Instagram photo resizer](https://scheduleforyou.com/tools/instagram-photo-resizer) produces 1080×1080 and 1080×1350 files that work for LinkedIn posts as well, with a crop or padded background.

## Writing the post that goes with the image

An image stops the scroll; the text does the persuading. LinkedIn posts can be up to 3,000 characters, but only the first couple of lines show before the "see more" cut-off, so lead with your point. If you want to emphasize a phrase, the [LinkedIn font generator](https://scheduleforyou.com/tools/linkedin-font-generator) creates Unicode bold and italic text, though use it sparingly because screen readers may not read those characters naturally.

If you post the same visual to LinkedIn, Instagram and other networks, a scheduler saves a lot of repetitive work. Schedule For You lets you upload an image once to the media library, write a caption for each platform with live character-limit checks, and schedule everything from one calendar.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the best image size for a LinkedIn post?

For most posts, 1080×1080 (square) or 1080×1350 (portrait) gives the most visibility on mobile. Use 1200×627 for wide images like charts and screenshots, and for link previews.

### Does LinkedIn crop post images?

Single images in standard ratios (1.91:1, 1:1 and 4:5) display without heavy cropping. Multi-image posts are arranged in a grid and cropped, and very tall or very wide images can be trimmed in the feed. Stick to the recommended sizes to avoid surprises.

### What size is a LinkedIn carousel?

LinkedIn carousels are usually document posts. Design each page at 1080×1080 or 1080×1350, keep all pages the same size, and upload them together as one PDF.

### What size is the LinkedIn banner?

The personal profile background image is 1584×396. The company page cover image is a different size, 1128×191 at the time of writing.

### Why does my LinkedIn image look blurry?

The most common causes are uploading a small image that LinkedIn enlarges, uploading an odd size that gets scaled, or re-saving a JPG many times. Export from your original design at the recommended size, and use PNG for images with text.

### Can I use the same image on LinkedIn and Instagram?

Yes. Square 1080×1080 and portrait 1080×1350 work well on both. Just check that any text is large enough for LinkedIn's mobile feed and adjust the caption for each audience.

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