LinkedIn profile photo size and tips
Exact dimensions
Use a square (1:1) image. The minimum is 400x400 pixels; 640x640 is a good balance of sharpness and file size, and 800x800 pixels looks crisp on high-resolution screens. LinkedIn accepts images up to 7680x4320 pixels and files up to 8 MB in PNG or JPEG.
Center your face for the circular crop
LinkedIn crops every profile photo into a circle, so upload a square image with your face centered and roughly 60% facial coverage. Anything pushed to the corners gets cut off.
Practical tips
Shoot in soft window light, frame from mid-chest up, keep the background plain, and make sure your eyes are sharp and in focus. A relaxed, genuine expression reads as more approachable than a stiff smile.
A faster route
If you do not have a recent professional photo, an AI headshot tool builds LinkedIn-ready, square headshots from your selfies, already sized and framed for the circular crop.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best LinkedIn profile photo size?
400x400 pixels is the minimum and 800x800 pixels is recommended for sharpness, both in a 1:1 square ratio. LinkedIn accepts up to 7680x4320 pixels and 8 MB in PNG or JPEG.
Why does my LinkedIn photo get cut off?
LinkedIn crops profile photos into a circle. Upload a square image with your face centered and about 60% facial coverage so nothing important sits in the corners.
PNG or JPEG for a LinkedIn photo?
Both are accepted. JPEG keeps file size smaller for photos, while PNG preserves fine detail. Either works as long as you stay under 8 MB.