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Free LinkedIn Banner Maker

Type what you do, pick a background and download a LinkedIn banner in the right size. The preview marks where your profile photo sits on desktop, so nothing important gets covered.

Preview at 1584 x 396 px. The dashed circle marks the profile photo area on desktop and is not in the download.
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How to make a LinkedIn banner

  1. Write your headline

    Say what you do or who you help in one line. Add an optional second line with proof, a topic or a call to action. The text resizes to fit.

  2. Choose a background

    Pick one of the color backgrounds or upload your own image. Uploads get a dark overlay so white text stays readable.

  3. Check the photo area and download

    Make sure no text sits under the dashed profile photo circle, then download the 1584 x 396 PNG, upload it as your LinkedIn cover image and check it in the mobile app too.

LinkedIn banner size at a glance

LinkedIn profile banner specifications
Recommended size1584 x 396 pixels
Aspect ratio4:1
File typeJPG or PNG
Maximum file size8 MB
Company Page cover1512 x 256 pixels, PNG or JPEG, up to 3 MB

These are the specifications in LinkedIn's help article on the profile cover image and its image specifications for Pages. A larger image in the same 4:1 ratio also works, but a smaller one will look blurry on big screens.

Full guide: LinkedIn banner size for profiles and Pages, with mobile cropping and fixes for blurry banners.

LinkedIn banner ideas that work

Say who you help."I help B2B founders turn what they know into pipeline" tells a visitor in two seconds whether to keep reading.

Give proof or a topic.A second line like "Weekly posts on hiring" or a concrete result gives people a reason to follow.

Invite a next step. Name your newsletter, podcast or the one thing people should ask you about.

LinkedIn banner quotes and taglines

A line in your own words tells visitors more than a famous quote. Adapt one of these taglines and paste it into the headline field above:

  • I turn messy data into decisions your team can act on
  • Helping first-time managers lead without burning out
  • Building a calm, profitable SaaS. Sharing what works.
  • Recruiting engineers for teams that ship
  • Stories and lessons from 15 years in supply chain
  • Ask me about pricing B2B software

If you prefer a well-known quote, check the source first. Many popular quotes are misattributed, and a wrong name on your banner is the first thing a sharp reader notices.

Your banner, headline and posts should say the same thing

Visitors read your banner, your headline and your latest post in the same glance. When all three point at the same topic, people understand what you do and why to follow you.

Pair your banner with a sharper headline from the LinkedIn headline generator, then check your headline and recent posts with the LinkedIn profile analyzer.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a LinkedIn banner?
LinkedIn recommends 1584 x 396 pixels for the background photo on a personal profile, which is a 4:1 ratio. The file should be a JPG or PNG under 8 MB. This banner maker exports exactly 1584 x 396 pixels.
Is a LinkedIn banner the same as a cover image or background photo?
Yes. LinkedIn has called it a background photo and, more recently, a cover image. People also say header, banner or cover photo. All of them mean the wide image at the top of your profile.
Why does my profile photo cover part of my banner?
On desktop, your round profile photo sits over the lower-left part of the banner. Keep text and logos away from that corner. The dashed circle in the preview shows roughly where the photo lands. The mobile app crops the banner differently, so keep key words away from the edges and check the app after you upload.
What size is a LinkedIn company page banner?
LinkedIn's Page specifications recommend 1512 x 256 pixels for a company Page cover image, PNG or JPEG up to 3 MB. That is about 6:1, so a 4:1 profile banner will be cropped. This tool makes 1584 x 396 banners for personal profiles.
What should I put on my LinkedIn banner?
One clear line about what you do or who you help works better than a busy collage. Add a second line with proof or a call to action, such as a newsletter name, a booking link or a recent result. Keep it readable on a phone, where the banner shows much smaller.
Is this a LinkedIn banner generator or a banner creator?
Same tool. A LinkedIn banner maker, banner generator and banner creator all produce a 1584 x 396 image for the top of your profile. This one is free, needs no design skills and runs in your browser.
How do I upload a new banner to LinkedIn?
On desktop, open your profile and click the camera icon (or the edit icon if you already have a cover image) in the upper right of the intro section, upload the PNG, then click Apply. In the app, tap your cover image, then Add photo, then Save.
Is this LinkedIn banner maker free?
Yes. It is free with no signup and no watermark. The banner is drawn in your browser, and any photo you add stays on your device.

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