Why your LinkedIn banner matters
Your banner is the largest visual on your profile, and it is the first thing people see after your photo. Most profiles still use the default blue background, which wastes the best advertising space you have on LinkedIn.
A good banner tells visitors in two seconds who you help and why they should keep reading. It backs up your headline, shows your brand colors and gives people a reason to connect, follow or reach out.
The right LinkedIn banner size
LinkedIn recommends a background image of 1584 x 396 pixels, a 4 to 1 ratio. Every design you make here uses that exact size, and downloads come out at full resolution so your banner stays sharp on large screens.
Mind the profile photo
On desktop, your profile photo sits over the lower left part of the banner. Keep your main text on the right two thirds. Turn on the guides above the canvas to see the area your photo covers.
Check it on mobile
The LinkedIn app crops and shifts the banner slightly. Keep important text away from the very edges, and check your profile on your phone after you upload.
What to put on your banner
The strongest banners do one job well. Pick one of these:
- A clear promise: who you help and the result, such as "Helping founders build brands that sell."
- Proof: a client count, a credential, a book or a well known company you worked with.
- A call to action: book a call, join the newsletter, or visit your site.
- Your brand: colors, logo and a tagline that matches your other channels.
Avoid cramming all four into one design. A banner with one message and plenty of space looks more premium than one with six.
Banner ideas by profession
Founders and executives
Your company mission or the problem you solve, in your brand colors.
Coaches and consultants
Who you help, the outcome you deliver and a simple call to action.
Financial advisors
A calm, trustworthy design with your specialty and credentials. Check your firm's compliance rules before you publish.
Doctors and clinicians
Your specialty and the patients you serve, in clean, light colors.
Realtors
Your market, your track record and your contact details.
How to upload your banner to LinkedIn
Download your design as a PNG for the sharpest text, or a JPG for a smaller file. On LinkedIn, open your profile, click the camera or pencil icon on your background photo, upload the file and adjust the position if needed. Save, then check how it looks on desktop and mobile.
How to make a LinkedIn banner with Elitra
- 1
Choose a template
Pick a starting design by category: business, coaching, tech, finance, health, real estate, creator, minimal or bold.
- 2
Edit the text
Double click any text on the canvas or use the Text box on the right. Change fonts, sizes and colors.
- 3
Add your brand
Set background colors or gradients, add shapes, icons, your logo or a photo.
- 4
Download and upload
Download a full size PNG or JPG and set it as your LinkedIn background photo.
Frequently asked questions
Is the LinkedIn banner maker free?
Yes. It is free with no signup and no watermark. The editor runs in your browser, so there are no limits on how many banners you design.
What size is a LinkedIn banner?
LinkedIn recommends 1584 x 396 pixels. Every design here is exactly that size.
Are my uploaded images private?
Yes. Images you upload stay in your browser and are never sent to our servers.
PNG or JPG?
PNG keeps text and logos sharpest. JPG makes smaller files and works well for photo heavy designs.