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LinkedIn banner (cover image) size checker

LinkedIn calls the banner on your profile a cover image. LinkedIn Help recommends 1584 x 396 pixels, as a JPG or PNG file under 8 MB. Drop in your image to check it.

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Cover image1584 x 396

Drop a local file to check it. Nothing is uploaded.

How it works

  1. 1

    Drop in your banner. The browser reads it, and nothing is uploaded.

  2. 2

    The checker compares its shape with LinkedIn's 1584 x 396 (4:1).

  3. 3

    It checks the file is under 8 MB.

  4. 4

    It shows pass, or check when either is off. Save the file as a JPG or PNG.

Platform facts

  • LinkedIn recommends a 1584 x 396 cover image, as a JPG or PNG under 8 MB.

    Source: LinkedIn Help, cover image (checked 2026-10-30)

  • The profile photo that sits over it can be 400 x 400 to 7680 x 4320 pixels, up to 8 MB.

    Source: LinkedIn Help, profile photo (checked 2026-10-30)

FAQ

What size is the LinkedIn banner?
1584 x 396 pixels, per LinkedIn Help, which calls it the cover image.
Which file types work?
JPG or PNG, under 8 MB.
Why does my banner look blurry?
LinkedIn Help suggests choosing an image with a larger file size, and says photos look better than images with logos.
What size is the profile photo that sits over it?
Between 400 x 400 and 7680 x 4320 pixels, up to 8 MB.

Optional next step

Schedule it to your LinkedIn profile from Claude

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