Design LinkedIn Banners That Look Professional
Create profile and company cover images sized for LinkedIn. Layer clean text, your logo, and a polished background, then export a sharp banner.
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A Banner That Builds Credibility
Correct size, professional result
Opens at 1584×396 — the exact LinkedIn banner size. Looks intentional on both personal profiles and company pages without stretching or cropping.
Background, message, logo
Layer a refined background, a concise value statement or role, and your logo or headshot. Clean, readable layout with full drag-resize-rotate control per layer.
Profile photo covers the lower-left
The ~120×120px profile photo overlaps the lower-left corner. Putting text or a logo there is the most common LinkedIn banner mistake. Center your content or shift it right.
Specific beats branded
"Product designer at Series B startups" outperforms a generic logo background. The banner is visible in search results too — make the one line of text count.
Keep text readable at small sizes
Your banner renders small next to the profile — roughly a third of screen width on desktop and even less on mobile. Use a font size that stays legible when scaled down, keep strong contrast between text and background, and limit yourself to one short line. A dark overlay behind light text rescues busy photo backgrounds.
LinkedIn Banner Tips
Watch the profile photo overlap
On personal profiles, the photo sits as a ~180×180px circle over the lower-left. Any logo or text you put there will be hidden. Keep important content centered or right-aligned.
Say something specific
"Product designer at Series B startups" is more memorable than a generic brand background. The banner's job is to communicate what you do before anyone clicks through.
Think thumbnail-first
Most people see your profile in search results before they click — the banner is visible there too, at a much smaller size. Make sure the message is legible at thumbnail scale.
Company pages are very narrow
The company page banner (1128×191) is about a 6:1 ratio — extremely wide and short. A simple background with a centered logo is more effective than trying to fit copy.
LinkedIn Banner Sizes
Personal Profile
1584 × 396
Profile photo (~180×180) overlaps the lower-left corner. Keep text centered or shifted right.
Company Page
1128 × 191
Very narrow strip. A simple background + logo is all that fits cleanly.
Career Page
1128 × 376
More height for employer branding, team photos, or a values statement.
Showcase Page
1128 × 376
Same dimensions as career pages. Product-focused brands use these for sub-brands.
How to Make a LinkedIn Banner
Pick the LinkedIn format
Open Create on LinkedIn Personal Banner or Company Cover and start from a banner template or a blank canvas.
Design a clean background
Use a subtle solid, gradient, or preset texture that keeps the focus on your message.
Add a clear message
Add a short headline or value statement and your logo, keeping the layout uncluttered and easy to read.
Export the banner
Download a free preview to confirm the layout, then export the full-resolution banner in high quality.
Banners for Professionals
Personal Profiles
Communicate your role and value with a clean, confident banner.
Company Pages
Present your brand with a logo, tagline, and consistent colors.
Job Seekers
Signal your specialty and make your profile memorable to recruiters.
Consultants
Highlight your services and a clear call to connect.
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