{"id":10381,"date":"2024-11-06T11:42:59","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T16:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snappa.com\/blog\/?p=10381"},"modified":"2024-11-06T13:17:14","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T18:17:14","slug":"linkedin-banner-size","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snappa.com\/blog\/linkedin-banner-size\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ideal LinkedIn Banner Size & Best Practices"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your LinkedIn banner is a key component of your LinkedIn profile that should not be overlooked. A well-designed background with the right LinkedIn banner size can help you make a strong impression that encourages visitors to engage with your profile.<\/p>\n

Your banner, also referred to as a LinkedIn background photo or LinkedIn cover photo, should represent your professional skills and unique personality. For the best results, you need to use a high-quality banner image that is sized correctly.<\/p>\n

This guide will cover the ideal LinkedIn banner size and best practices to follow so that you can get more visibility and stand out from the competition.<\/p>\n

Bonus:\u00a0<\/strong>To make things easy, the correct LinkedIn banner dimensions are built right into our graphic design tool. Use our templates to make a LinkedIn banner for free!<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n

LinkedIn Banner Dimensions<\/h2>\n

For personal LinkedIn profiles, the best LinkedIn banner size is 1584 x 396 pixels<\/strong>. This size will ensure that your LinkedIn background banner is optimized for desktop and mobile devices.<\/p>\n

Additionally, your LinkedIn cover photo should be a JPG or PNG<\/strong>\u00a0file that is under 8MB<\/strong>\u00a0in size.<\/p>\n

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\nIMPORTANT NOTE<\/strong>: For LinkedIn company pages, the banner dimensions are slightly different than personal LinkedIn profile banners. If you want to make a custom cover photo for your LinkedIn company page, your banner size should be 1128 x 191 pixels.<\/p>\n

LinkedIn Banners on Desktop vs. Mobile<\/h2>\n

Similar to Facebook cover photos<\/a>, your custom LinkedIn banner will appear different on desktop and mobile devices, even if you use the correct LinkedIn background banner size.<\/p>\n

On desktop devices, your LinkedIn profile picture<\/a>\u00a0will cover a small portion of the bottom-left corner of your LinkedIn banner.<\/p>\n

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On mobile devices, your LinkedIn profile picture will cover a larger portion of the bottom-left corner of your LinkedIn banner.<\/p>\n

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With this in mind, it\u2019s important to use the ideal LinkedIn banner size of 1584 x 396 pixels<\/strong>, and to position your main design elements in the middle or on the right side of your LinkedIn background photo.<\/p>\n

By adding text, images, and graphics to the middle or right side of your background photo, you can ensure that your LinkedIn banner will display perfectly on all devices, and that your LinkedIn profile picture will not cover any important information or visuals.<\/p>\n

How to Create a LinkedIn Banner with Snappa<\/h2>\n

Now that you know the best LinkedIn banner size, it\u2019s time to learn how to make a LinkedIn banner for your profile. Luckily, our free LinkedIn banner templates<\/a>\u00a0and easy-to-use design tool will make this process super simple. The best part is, no design experience is needed.<\/p>\n

Here’s a quick video tutorial to help you out:<\/p>\n

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To start, log into Snappa<\/a>, and click on the LinkedIn background size. (If you\u2019re making a LinkedIn company page banner, then choose the LinkedIn page size instead).<\/em><\/p>\n

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Then, you can choose from one of our premade LinkedIn banner templates (which are fully customizable), or you can design a LinkedIn banner from scratch.<\/p>\n

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Next, use Snappa\u2019s tools to add text, images, and\/or graphics to your custom LinkedIn banner. Try to keep your banner design fairly simple so that it is easy on the eyes and doesn\u2019t overwhelm visitors that view your LinkedIn profile.<\/p>\n

Snappa also lets you upload your own photos, logos, and graphics to use in your background banner photo.<\/p>\n

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Make sure that your LinkedIn banner showcases your professional expertise, your personal qualities, or the services you have to offer.<\/p>\n

Your banner design should also compliment your LinkedIn profile picture for a cohesive, professional aesthetic. Consider adding your brand colors<\/a>\u00a0or personal logo to achieve this.<\/p>\n

What Should My LinkedIn Banner Be?<\/h2>\n

There are a few LinkedIn banner best practices to follow to maximize effectiveness and increase your LinkedIn profile visibility:<\/p>\n