LinkedIn image sizes & formats: the 2026 guide
Upload a visual at the wrong size and LinkedIn crops or compresses it, and your sharp graphic turns blurry. Here are the recommended dimensions for each placement, the file formats to use, and a few rules that keep your images crisp.
Feed images
For a single image in the feed, portrait takes up the most screen space on mobile and tends to perform best. A 4:5 portrait at 1080×1350 is the sweet spot. Square (1200×1200) also works well.
Avoid wide landscape images for in-feed posts. They look small on a phone and waste the vertical space the feed gives you.
Link previews, carousels, profile and banner
Each placement has its own ideal size. Use the table below as a reference.
Formats and quality
- Use PNG for graphics with text, charts, and flat colour. It stays crisp.
- Use JPG for photos, to keep the file smaller.
- Export at the exact target size; do not upscale a small image.
- Keep important text away from the edges so nothing is cropped.
| Placement | Recommended size | |
|---|---|---|
| Feed image (portrait) | 1080 × 1350 (4:5) | PNG or JPG |
| Feed image (square) | 1200 × 1200 (1:1) | PNG or JPG |
| Link preview | 1200 × 627 (1.91:1) | PNG or JPG |
| Carousel / document | 1080 × 1350 (4:5) | |
| Profile photo | 400 × 400 | PNG or JPG |
| Cover / banner | 1584 × 396 | PNG or JPG |
| Company logo | 300 × 300 | PNG |
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What is the best LinkedIn post image size?
For a single feed image, a 4:5 portrait at 1080×1350 makes the most of mobile screens. Square at 1200×1200 is a solid alternative.
What size is a LinkedIn link preview?
A shared link preview image should be 1200×627 (a 1.91:1 ratio). Smaller images get upscaled and look soft.
PNG or JPG for LinkedIn?
Use PNG for graphics with text, charts, and flat colours so they stay sharp. Use JPG for photographs to keep the file size down.
What size are LinkedIn carousels?
Carousels (document posts) work well at 1080×1350 (4:5) and are uploaded as a PDF. Tinkta exports carousels as a LinkedIn-ready PDF.