How to Add a Banner on LinkedIn (2026)
Your LinkedIn banner — the wide background image behind your photo — is prime real estate most people leave blank. The right size is 1584 x 396 pixels (a 4:1 ratio). Here’s how to add or change it without it looking blurry or cropped.
1. Add a Banner (Desktop)
- Go to your profile.
- Click the camera/edit icon in the top-right of the background banner area.
- Click Upload photo (or Change photo if you already have one).
- Select your image. Use 1584 x 396 px for the cleanest fit.
- Reposition with the zoom and drag controls if needed.
- Click Apply.
2. Add a Banner (Mobile)
- Tap your photo > View Profile.
- Tap the banner area at the top, or the camera/edit icon on it.
- Tap Add photo / Change photo and pick your image.
- Drag to reposition, then tap Apply / Save.
3. Get the Dimensions Right
- Recommended size: 1584 x 396 pixels, a 4:1 aspect ratio.
- File type: JPG, PNG, or GIF; max file size 8 MB.
- Keep important text and logos centered, away from the edges — your profile photo and headline overlap the lower-left corner and the image crops differently on mobile.
- Export at full resolution; uploading a small image is the #1 cause of a blurry banner.
4. Troubleshooting
My banner looks blurry
The source image is too small or low-resolution. Re-export at exactly 1584 x 396 px and re-upload — LinkedIn won’t sharpen an upscaled image.
Important parts of my banner are cut off
Your photo and headline cover the lower-left corner, and mobile crops the edges. Move key elements toward the center and re-apply.
The upload won’t go through
Check the file is under 8 MB and in JPG, PNG, or GIF format. Oversized or unsupported files are rejected silently.
Can I use a different size?
LinkedIn will accept other sizes but crops them to 4:1, which often distorts the framing. Stick to 1584 x 396 for predictable results.
Related LinkedIn guides: How to change your headline · How to add the Featured section · How to add skills · How to change your LinkedIn URL. To connect a polished profile to real follow-ups, see Carly’s LinkedIn integration.
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