LinkedIn banner dimensions
LinkedIn recommends a background photo of 1584x396 pixels. On mobile, the left and right edges may be cropped, so keep key text and visual elements in the central 1000px horizontally.
Step-by-step: Design a LinkedIn banner
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Set up the canvas
Sign in at camisual.com, click "New Design", go to Social Media presets, and choose "LinkedIn Banner" (1584x396px). If it is not listed, use Custom Size and enter those dimensions.
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Set a professional background
Draw a full-canvas rectangle in Shape mode. Professional, understated colours work best for LinkedIn: deep navy, slate grey, dark green, or black. You can also use a subtle gradient from your brand colour to a darker shade.
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Add your job title and field
Add a text object on the left side of the canvas with your current job title and specialty. Use a clean, readable font at around 40 to 50pt, in white or light grey. This is the most important text on the banner.
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Add a supporting line
Below the job title, add a smaller text line with your skills, industries, or a short value statement such as "Helping B2B SaaS companies grow through content". Keep this under 60 characters.
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Add a photo (optional)
You can add a professional headshot or branded image on the right side. Remove the background using the Image Editor BG tab so it sits cleanly over the banner background.
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Export and upload
Export as PNG or JPG. In LinkedIn, go to your profile, click the camera icon on the background area, and upload the file.
What to include on a LinkedIn banner
The most effective LinkedIn banners feature a clear professional title, a one-line value proposition or specialty, and optionally a website URL or LinkedIn profile URL. Keep design elements clean and minimal since readability on a small screen is critical.
Avoid putting important text in the bottom-left corner of the banner. That area is partially covered by your circular profile photo on desktop view.