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LinkedIn Profile Photo Size

LinkedIn profile photo size is 400 x 400 pixels or larger, uploaded as a square and displayed as a circle. Anything from 400 x 400 upward works, and larger squares give LinkedIn room to render crisply on high-density screens. This page covers the sizes, file limits and the framing that survives a circular crop.

Already have an image? Check it against every LinkedIn size.

LinkedIn profile photo dimensions

Recommended size400 x 400 pixels or larger
Aspect ratio1:1 (square)
Displayed shapeCircle
Maximum file size8 MB
File typesPNG, JPG
Smallest display size48 x 48 pixels in feed and search

Framing for a circular crop

Because the corners of your square are cut away, anything near an edge is lost. Centre your face and leave a little space above your head so the crop does not clip it. Head and shoulders fill the circle better than a full-length shot, which shrinks your face to a few pixels in the feed.

Remember the photo appears at 48 pixels beside comments. Test by shrinking your image right down: if you cannot recognise yourself, simplify the background and move closer.

Download design kits

Professional design files with built-in guides, safe areas, crop overlays, and layout references for every major LinkedIn image type.

Profile photo kit — every file is built at 400 x 400 pixels. The PNG guide is free and downloads instantly, with no account and no email.

  • PNG guide

    PNG, transparent

    A transparent 400 x 400 overlay for the profile photo: labelled safe area, crop zones, dimension rulers, centre and thirds guides, and a legend. Drop it on top of your design as a guide layer, then hide it before export.

    Version 1.0 · Updated September 2026 · Under 200 KB

  • Canva

    Canva template link

    Coming soon

    Editable Canva template at 400 x 400 with locked guides, safe text areas and crop margins and centre references, ready to brand in a few clicks.

    Version 1.0 · Updated September 2026

  • Figma

    FIG

    Coming soon

    Fully layered Figma file at 400 x 400 with editable components, safe areas, crop margins and centre references, crop masks, and organised, named layers.

    Version 1.0 · Updated September 2026

  • Adobe Photoshop

    PSD

    Coming soon

    Layered PSD at 400 x 400 with guide layers, safe-area shapes, crop margins and centre references, and smart objects ready for your artwork.

    Version 1.0 · Updated September 2026

  • Adobe Illustrator

    AI

    Coming soon

    Vector Illustrator artboard at 400 x 400 with the same guides and measurements, scalable for print-quality source art.

    Version 1.0 · Updated September 2026

  • PowerPoint

    PPTX

    Coming soon

    Correctly sized PowerPoint slide at 400 x 400 with guides on the master, for building LinkedIn graphics without a design tool.

    Version 1.0 · Updated September 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is the LinkedIn profile picture size?
400 x 400 pixels or larger, square. LinkedIn displays it as a circle, so keep your face centred.
What is the maximum LinkedIn profile photo file size?
8 MB. A JPG or PNG square well under that limit is all you need.
What size is a LinkedIn profile picture?
Square, at least 400 x 400 pixels, under 8 MB. Larger squares such as 800 x 800 are fine and look sharper on high-resolution screens.
Why is my profile photo blurry?
Usually because it was scaled up from a small original, or heavily compressed before upload. Start from the largest version you have.
Does the profile photo cover my banner?
Yes. It overlaps the lower left of the banner, so leave that corner clear when designing one.

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