Compress images for LinkedIn

Exact dimensions and optimal file sizes for LinkedIn posts, banners, profile photos, and articles. Compress for free, keep your images sharp.

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Recommended: JPEG format, Smart preset, 1200px max width

Compress Images for LinkedIn — Free, Fast & Private

LinkedIn images need to look professional while staying within platform limits. A blurry or pixelated profile photo, a stretched banner, or a poorly compressed post image creates a poor first impression. Using the correct dimensions and compression settings ensures your LinkedIn presence looks sharp and professional.

MiniPx compresses your LinkedIn images in your browser — no file uploads, no third-party processing. This is especially relevant for LinkedIn content because it often involves professional headshots, company logos, and business content you may not want processed on external servers.

LinkedIn image dimensions guide

Image type	Dimensions	Max size	Format
Profile photo	400 x 400px	8MB	JPEG or PNG
Background banner	1584 x 396px	8MB	JPEG or PNG
Post image	1200 x 627px	5MB	JPEG or PNG
Link preview	1200 x 627px	5MB	JPEG
Company logo	300 x 300px	4MB	PNG
Company cover	1128 x 191px	4MB	PNG

For profile photos, use our passport-size photo resizer to crop to a square ratio, then compress with Smart preset. For broader social media optimization, see compress images for social media.

LinkedIn banner optimization

LinkedIn banners at 1584x396px are wide and thin — a tricky aspect ratio. The banner is cropped differently on mobile versus desktop, with the centre area always visible. Keep important content (text, logos) within the centre 60% of the banner. Compress to under 500KB for fast loading. LinkedIn compresses banners aggressively, so uploading a pre-optimized image gives you better results.

LinkedIn post images that get engagement

Posts with images get 2x more engagement than text-only posts on LinkedIn. The ideal post image is 1200x627px (1.91:1 ratio) in JPEG format at 200-400KB. Infographics, charts, and carousel documents (.pdf) tend to perform well. For carousel-style posts, compress each page as a separate image and combine into a PDF using our Image to PDF tool.

How it works

Choose your LinkedIn image type: Profile photo (400x400), banner (1584x396), or post image (1200x627).
Upload and resize: Add your image to MiniPx and set the target width for your image type.
Compress with Smart preset: Smart compression at JPEG gives the best LinkedIn quality-to-size balance.
Download and upload to LinkedIn: Save the compressed image and upload directly to LinkedIn.

Frequently asked questions

What size should a LinkedIn profile photo be?

The ideal LinkedIn profile photo is 400x400px in JPEG format. LinkedIn displays it as a circle, so keep your face centred and avoid important details near the edges. Compress to under 200KB for fast loading.

What are LinkedIn banner dimensions?

LinkedIn background banner: 1584x396px (4:1 ratio). Company cover: 1128x191px. Keep important elements in the centre 60% — the edges are cropped on mobile. JPEG or PNG, under 500KB.

What size is best for LinkedIn post images?

1200x627px (1.91:1 ratio) for single-image posts. This matches the link preview dimensions too. Compress to 200-400KB in JPEG for the sharpest results after LinkedIn recompression.

Does LinkedIn compress uploaded images?

Yes. LinkedIn applies its own compression to all uploaded images. Pre-compressing to the right dimensions and file size (200-400KB) minimizes the additional compression LinkedIn applies, keeping your images sharper.

JPEG or PNG for LinkedIn?

JPEG for photographs and post images. PNG for logos, graphics with text, and images that need maximum sharpness. LinkedIn handles both well, but JPEG produces smaller files for photos.

How do I make LinkedIn carousel posts?

Create slides as images (1200x627px each), compress with MiniPx, then combine into a single PDF using our Image to PDF tool. Upload the PDF to LinkedIn as a document post.