2026 LinkedIn Banner Size & Safe Area Guide
The official dimensions are 1584 × 396 px (4:1 aspect ratio). Learn how to avoid profile photo cutoffs across desktop and mobile app screens.
Why LinkedIn Banner Dimensions Matter
Your LinkedIn background banner is prime visual real estate. It occupies the top 20% of your profile screen and is the first element recruiters, clients, and peers see.
The Profile Photo Overlap Hazard
On desktop, your circular avatar overlaps the bottom-left area by about 180px. On the mobile app, the avatar shifts and scales proportionally. Placing logos, slogans, or contact info on the bottom-left guarantees they will be covered.
- Keep all typography, slogans, and contact handles centered or right-aligned.
- Maintain a 48px margin buffer from all outer edges.
- Use high-contrast text to remain readable over background textures.
Recommended File Format & Resolution
Export in PNG format for sharp vector typography and tech badges. JPG is acceptable if photographic backgrounds are used, but ensure compression artifacts do not blur text.
✓ Best Practices
- Keep essential text and tech badges in the middle-to-right section
- Use clean typography matching your industry persona
- Export at exactly 1584 × 396 pixels for crisp retina rendering
✗ Things to Avoid
- Do not put phone numbers or handles in the bottom-left corner
- Avoid cluttered paragraph text — stick to 1 strong tagline
- Do not use low-resolution screenshots or uncompressed 20MB files
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