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LinkedIn Banner Maker
Design a 1584 × 396 px LinkedIn background photo with presets, your own photo and custom fonts — and see where your profile photo will sit. Free, no sign-up, no watermark.
- 1584 × 396 px
- Photo Overlay
- 12 Presets
- Your Own Photo
- PNG & JPG
- Autosave
LinkedIn Banner Maker
Design a 1584 × 396 px background banner — with your profile photo's position shown
Text
On desktop your photo covers the bottom-left, and on mobile it sits in the middle — right-aligned text is safest.
Background
Start from a preset, then make it yours.
Download your banner
1584 × 396 px is LinkedIn's recommended size. High-res stays sharp on large screens.
Need words for it?
Get ideas from Banner Ideas.
Match your headline
Write one with the Headline Generator.
Profile photo frame
Add a ring with the Photo Frame Generator.
What's New in the Banner Maker (2026 Upgrade)
Exact 1584 × 396 px
Drawn at full size for a sharp download — plus a high-res option.
Profile photo overlay
See roughly where your photo sits on desktop and mobile.
12 presets + custom colours
Gradients, solid colours and 7 patterns.
Your own photo
Upload a background and darken it for readable text.
4 text lines, 5 fonts
Main line, second line, small line and website.
Readability check
A warning when text is hard to read.
PNG & JPG
Standard or high-resolution.
No trademarks
Removed the LinkedIn logo from designs.
Autosave
Your design is saved and synced when you sign in.
LinkedIn Banners at a Glance
- Recommended size (px)
- 1584×396
- Aspect ratio
- 4:1
- High-res download
- 3168×792
- Design presets
- 12
- Background patterns
- 7
- Font styles
- 5
- Short lines of text
- 2–3
- Watermarks
- 0
How to Make a LinkedIn Banner
- 01
Pick a preset
Start from one of the presets, or choose a gradient, solid colour or your own photo.
- 02
Add your message
Your main line, a second line and your website. Keep it right-aligned, away from your profile photo.
- 03
Check & download
Turn on the photo area for desktop and mobile, then download PNG or JPG and upload it to LinkedIn.
LinkedIn Banner Size & Safe Areas
Size
1584 × 396 pixels (4:1) is LinkedIn's recommended size for a personal profile background photo.
Desktop
Your round profile photo overlaps the bottom-left of the banner. Keep text on the right.
Mobile app
Your photo sits near the middle, and the banner shows smaller. Use large, short text.
Exact positions vary with screen size — use the tool's photo overlay as a guide.
LinkedIn Banner Ideas
Value statement
“Helping fintech teams turn data into decisions.” What you do and for whom.
Call to action
Your website, newsletter or “Open to new roles in data analytics”.
Credibility
A certification, a book you wrote or a notable client — only if it's true.
Your services
For freelancers: three services separated by dots.
An event or launch
Speaking at a conference? Launching a product? Update your banner.
Brand colours
Use your company or personal brand colours for a consistent look.
LinkedIn Banner Best Practices
Keep text away from your photo
Your photo overlaps the banner. Right-aligned text avoids it on both desktop and mobile.
One message only
Two or three short lines. A banner isn't a CV.
Make it readable on a phone
Large text, strong contrast. Check the mobile view.
Match your headline
Your banner and headline should tell the same story.
Use your own images
Only upload photos you own or have permission to use.
Keep it simple
A clean colour and clear text usually beat a busy photo.
Update it
Change it for new roles, launches or events.
Check after uploading
LinkedIn may crop slightly — adjust the position when you upload.
6 LinkedIn Banner Mistakes
Text under the profile photo
Align it right.
Tiny text
Bigger text — most people view on phones.
Low-contrast colours
Use the readability warning.
Too much text
Two or three short lines.
Blurry stretched images
Download at 1584 × 396 or high-res.
The default blue background
Any thoughtful banner looks more professional.
How to Upload Your Banner to LinkedIn
- 1
Download your banner as PNG or JPG.
- 2
Open your LinkedIn profile.
- 3
Click the camera icon on the background area (or edit your intro).
- 4
Upload the image, adjust the position and save.
Who Is This For?
Job seekers
Say what role you're looking for.
Students
Your field and what you're learning.
Freelancers
Your services and website.
Founders
Your product and mission.
Creators
Your newsletter or topics.
Teams
Consistent banners for everyone.
Tutorials & Guides
Pro Tips
Use high-res
The high-res PNG stays crisp on large screens.
Test the mobile view
Most visits are on phones — switch the photo overlay to Mobile app.
Match your photo frame
Use the same accent colour in the Photo Frame Generator.
Refresh it each season
A new banner is a reason to post an update.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a LinkedIn banner?
LinkedIn recommends 1584 × 396 pixels for a personal profile background photo — a 4:1 ratio. This tool creates exactly that size, plus a high-resolution 3168 × 792 version.
Why does my profile photo cover part of my banner?
Your round profile photo overlaps the banner — towards the bottom-left on desktop and in the middle on the mobile app. Turn on “Show photo area” to see roughly where it falls, and keep important text away from it (right-aligned text is safest).
What should I put on my LinkedIn banner?
One clear message: what you do and who you help, a short value statement, or a call to action like your website. Keep it to two or three short lines.
PNG or JPG?
PNG keeps text and flat colours crisp. JPG is smaller and fine for photo backgrounds. Both work on LinkedIn.
Can I use my own photo?
Yes. Upload any image and darken it so your text stays readable. The image stays in your browser. Only use photos you own or have permission to use.
Why doesn't the banner include the LinkedIn logo?
LinkedIn's logo is a trademark, and it's unnecessary on your own profile. Your banner should be about you.
How do I upload my banner to LinkedIn?
On your LinkedIn profile, click the camera icon on the banner area (or edit your intro), choose your new background photo, adjust the position and save.
Does it check that my text is readable?
Yes — it warns you when the text colour doesn't stand out enough from the background.
Is my design saved?
Yes, automatically in your browser — and to your account if you sign in — so you can come back and tweak it.
Is it really free?
Yes. Unlimited downloads, no watermark and no sign-up.
A Banner That Works With Your Photo
Scroll up, pick a preset, add your message and download a sharp 1584 × 396 banner — free, no watermark.