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LinkedIn Cover Photo Requirements
- Dimensions: 1584 × 396 pixels (4:1 aspect ratio)
- File size: Under 8MB
- Format: JPG output (LinkedIn accepts JPG and PNG)
- Safe zone: Keep important content 300px from the left edge (experience-based guideline; LinkedIn does not publish official safe-zone measurements) — profile photo overlaps bottom-left; mobile shows a narrower slice
- Other cover types: Company Page cover 1512 × 256 · article/newsletter cover 1920 × 1080 (16:9) — both per LinkedIn's official help; this tool makes the personal profile banner and the Company Page cover (article covers are out of scope)
- Privacy: EXIF/GPS metadata is stripped from the output
Specs verified against LinkedIn's official help centre — October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size should a LinkedIn cover photo be?
LinkedIn profile cover photos display at 1584×396 pixels with a 4:1 aspect ratio (the personal-profile banner — it is not 16:9). Upload any size photo and this tool resizes and crops it to exactly 1584×396.
Where is the safe zone for a LinkedIn banner?
Your circular profile photo overlaps the bottom-left corner of the banner. Keep important text and logos at least 300 pixels from the left edge (experience-based guideline; LinkedIn does not publish official safe-zone measurements).
On mobile, LinkedIn shows a narrower slice of the banner and the profile photo covers more of it — keep critical content in the centre. On desktop, the visible area is wider.
What file format should I use for my LinkedIn cover?
This tool outputs JPG — the best format for photos and the smallest file. LinkedIn accepts JPG and PNG (maximum 8MB); choose PNG only when you need transparency or very sharp text overlays, and note that this tool produces JPG.
Is a LinkedIn banner 16:9? What about 1920×1080?
The personal profile cover is 4:1 (1584×396), not 16:9. 1920×1080 (16:9) is LinkedIn's article and newsletter cover spec (per LinkedIn's help centre).
If your image is 1920×1080, this tool crops it to the 4:1 banner and lets you position the crop.
How do I make my picture fit my LinkedIn banner?
Drop any size or aspect-ratio photo: the tool converts it to exactly 1584×396 (4:1) and lets you drag the crop position so the important part of the picture stays visible.
Does this tool make company page banners?
Yes — switch the format above the editor to Company Page and the tool outputs the 1512×256 Page cover (per LinkedIn's official help). The default format is the personal profile cover (1584×396, 4:1). Article and newsletter covers (1920×1080, 16:9) are not part of this tool.
What is 1584×396 in cm or inches?
At 96 DPI, 1584×396 px is about 41.9 × 10.5 cm (16.5 × 4.1 in). LinkedIn works in pixels — cm and inches are only useful as a print reference.
Will my photo metadata be removed?
Yes. All EXIF metadata including GPS location, camera model, and timestamp are automatically stripped from your output cover photo. Your processed image contains only the visual data.