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LinkedIn Image Resizer: Banner, Post & Profile
LinkedIn banner images are unusually wide (1128×191, a 5.9:1 ratio) and will look stretched or cropped if you upload a standard landscape photo without resizing first. The post image format (1200×627) and profile photo (800×800 square) each have their own constraints too. Drop your image, select the size you need, and get a correctly-sized file in seconds.
LinkedIn enforces strict aspect ratios: banners are very wide and short, post images are landscape, and profile photos are square. Using the wrong size causes automatic cropping that usually looks bad.
Three presets: Banner / Cover 1128×191 px, Post Image 1200×627 px, and Profile Photo 800×800 px.
Your images are processed locally. Nothing is sent to OmegaPix or any third-party server. LinkedIn sees your file only when you upload it.
When not to use this tool
Animated profile banner
LinkedIn doesn't support animated banners on personal profiles. Stick to static images.
Headshot retouching
This tool resizes but doesn't edit. For background removal or skin retouching, use a dedicated photo editor first, then resize.
Cropping carousels
For LinkedIn document carousels (the PDF-based kind), build the layout in Keynote/Slides at 1080×1080 directly, resizing after the fact loses sharpness.
Technical details
LinkedIn's 1584×396 banner ratio
LinkedIn's profile banner is a punishing 4:1 aspect ratio. Most photos don't crop well at that ratio, landscapes look squished, portraits get sliced. Best practice: use a designed banner (gradients, text, geometric patterns) rather than a cropped photo. Leave the bottom-left clear for the profile photo overlay.
Post image dimensions
Post images: 1200×627 (link share) or 1200×1200 (square upload, fills more vertical space). Article cover: 1280×720. Company logo: 300×300 minimum. Company cover: 1128×191.
Compression caveat
LinkedIn aggressively re-encodes uploaded images, especially for non-premium accounts. Upload at the exact target dimensions; uploading larger gives LinkedIn's resampler room to introduce ringing artefacts.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What size is a LinkedIn banner (background photo)?
- LinkedIn recommends 1584×396 px for personal profile banners, with a minimum of 1128×191 px. This tool uses 1128×191 as the export size, which is within LinkedIn's accepted range and loads quickly. For maximum sharpness on high-DPI displays, start with a source image that is at least 1584 px wide.
- What is the best image size for a LinkedIn post?
- LinkedIn displays post images at 1200×627 px (1.91:1 ratio). Images outside this ratio are letterboxed or cropped by LinkedIn. Uploading at exactly 1200×627 gives you full control over what appears in the feed.
- What size should a LinkedIn profile photo be?
- LinkedIn profile photos are displayed as circles. The recommended upload size is 400×400 to 7680×4320 px. This tool exports at 800×800 px, sharp enough for all display sizes, small enough to upload quickly.
- Why does my LinkedIn banner look zoomed in?
- LinkedIn's banner is a very wide, short rectangle. A standard landscape photo (16:9) is much taller than the banner, so LinkedIn crops the middle strip. Resize to 1128×191 here first so you control exactly which part of your photo appears.
- Can I use PNG for LinkedIn images?
- Yes, but JPG is smaller at the same quality and loads faster. LinkedIn re-compresses all uploaded images. Starting with a clean JPG at the correct dimensions gives you the best quality after LinkedIn's compression.
- Does this work for LinkedIn company page banners too?
- Company page banners use the same 1128×191 minimum. The same preset works for both personal and company pages.
- What content works well in a LinkedIn banner?
- LinkedIn banners typically show a professional headline, tagline, or visual that reinforces your area of expertise. Keep text in the central two-thirds of the banner. The left edge is covered by your profile photo on desktop, and the far edges are cropped on mobile. Avoid small text, as the banner is not an article. It is a visual first impression.
- How often should I update my LinkedIn banner?
- Update it when your role, company, or professional focus changes, or when you want to highlight a recent achievement, speaking engagement, or product launch. Consistency matters more than frequency, a clear, professional banner that holds for months is better than a misaligned one updated weekly.