NexusCompress · Resize photo for LinkedIn profile
LinkedIn compresses uploaded photos. Starting with the right dimensions and quality gives you a sharper final display.
LinkedIn image dimensions
| Image type | Recommended size | Aspect ratio | Max file |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profile photo | 800 × 800 px | 1:1 | 8 MB |
| Background banner | 1584 × 396 px | 4:1 | 8 MB |
| Post image | 1200 × 627 px | 1.91:1 | 5 MB |
| Company logo | 300 × 300 px | 1:1 | 4 MB |
| Company banner | 1128 × 191 px | — | 4 MB |
| Article cover | 1200 × 644 px | ~1.86:1 | 5 MB |
Profile photo: crop to square
- Open NexusCompress.
- Under Aspect ratio, select 1:1 (square).
- Set max width to 800 px, format JPEG, quality 85%.
- Drop your photo, download, upload to LinkedIn.
Tip: Upload at 800×800 px — LinkedIn displays smaller but starts with more detail for a sharper result.
Banner image
Crop to 1584 × 396 px (4:1). Set max width 1584 px before upload.
Post images
Use the Social post — JPEG, 1080px preset or Custom at 1200 px max width, 85% quality. Keep under 1 MB for fast feed loading.
Frequently asked questions
What size should a LinkedIn profile photo be?
Upload a square photo at 800×800 px in JPEG format.
What are the LinkedIn banner dimensions?
1584×396 px (4:1 ratio) in JPEG or PNG.
Why does my profile photo look blurry?
LinkedIn recompresses uploads. Start with a sharp 800×800 px image — avoid already-heavily-compressed sources.
JPEG or PNG for LinkedIn?
JPEG for photos and banners. PNG for logos with sharp edges if needed.