What This Tool Does
This tool changes the width and height of an uploaded image so it matches the dimensions needed for a LinkedIn banner. It adjusts pixel dimensions directly in your browser without requiring any software installation.
Use it when your current photo is too large, too small, or has the wrong proportions for the banner area at the top of a LinkedIn profile or company page. The result is an image ready to upload without LinkedIn cropping it unexpectedly.
Recommended Dimensions
LinkedIn banners are commonly sized at 1584 by 396 pixels, giving a wide, horizontal aspect ratio. This space appears behind your profile photo and name, so important details should sit away from the centre where the profile picture overlaps.
Because the banner is much wider than it is tall, portrait or square photos usually need significant cropping or resizing to fit well. Starting with a wide image, or one you can comfortably trim, produces better results.
Aspect Ratio Considerations
The LinkedIn banner aspect ratio is wide and short. If your original image has a different ratio, resizing without cropping can distort faces, logos, or text. Consider cropping to the correct ratio first if your source image is not already wide.
How to Resize an Image
- Upload the photo you want to use as your LinkedIn banner.
- Set the width to match the LinkedIn banner dimensions.
- Set the height to match the banner dimensions.
- Check that important details remain visible and not distorted.
- Preview the resized image.
- Download the finished file.
Best Practices
- Keep important text or logos away from the centre, since your profile photo overlaps that area.
- Start with a wide image when possible to avoid heavy distortion during resizing.
- Check the preview on both desktop and mobile layouts, since LinkedIn displays banners differently across devices.
- Avoid enlarging small images too much, as this can make the banner look blurry.
- Save a copy of the original photo before resizing, in case you need to start over.
Common Mistakes
- Uploading a tall or square photo without cropping first, which causes faces or logos to stretch unnaturally.
- Placing important text near the centre, where it gets hidden behind the profile picture.
- Using a low-resolution source image, resulting in a blurry banner after resizing.
- Ignoring the final preview and uploading directly without checking how the image looks at full width.
Conclusion
Resizing an image for a LinkedIn banner helps your profile look polished and professional without awkward stretching or cropping. Upload your photo, adjust the dimensions, and download a banner that fits the space correctly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size should a LinkedIn banner image be?
LinkedIn banners are typically sized at 1584 by 396 pixels. Resizing your image to these dimensions helps it display correctly across the top of your profile.
Will resizing my photo reduce its quality?
Reducing a large image usually keeps good quality. Enlarging a small image beyond its original resolution can make it appear softer or less sharp.
Can I use a square photo as a LinkedIn banner?
A square photo does not match the wide LinkedIn banner shape, so it will need cropping or stretching. Starting with a wider image usually gives better results.
Why does part of my banner get covered?
Your profile picture overlaps the left side of the banner on most layouts, so important text or logos placed there may become partially hidden.
Should I crop before or after resizing?
Cropping first to match the correct aspect ratio, then resizing, usually produces a cleaner result than resizing an image with mismatched proportions.
What image format works best for a LinkedIn banner?
JPG and PNG both work well for LinkedIn banners. JPG is often smaller in file size, while PNG preserves sharper detail for graphics or text.
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