Crop any image for a LinkedIn post.
LinkedIn feed images render at 1.91:1 — wider than Instagram, narrower than X. The recommended size is 1200×627. Drop an image, get the exact pixels framed for the LinkedIn feed.
LinkedIn's post image spec
LinkedIn supports several image surfaces, each with a different aspect:
- In-feed post image: 1200×627 (1.91:1). The most common attachment.
- Article cover image: 1200×627. Same shape, used for LinkedIn-published articles.
- Profile banner: 1584×396 (4:1).
- Company page logo: 300×300 (1:1).
For a post image, the 1200×627 size lands at 1.91:1 — within a couple of pixels of the og:image standard, which is convenient: one image works for both the LinkedIn upload and the link's og:image meta tag if you happen to be sharing your own URL.
LinkedIn accepts JPG, PNG, and GIF. WebP and AVIF are not supported. File size cap is 5 MB.
Source: LinkedIn Help — Sharing photos.
Common mistakes
Square or portrait crop. LinkedIn doesn't auto-letterbox; it crops. A 1080×1080 attached image gets center-cropped to 1.91:1 in the feed. Anything important near the top or bottom is lost.
Sub-1200 width. LinkedIn upscales smaller images and the result looks soft on retina displays. 1200 wide is the comfortable floor.
Heavy text in the image. LinkedIn's organic algorithm reportedly down-ranks posts with high text-to-image ratios (similar to Facebook's old "20% rule" era). Keep text light. Reserve detail for the post body.
WebP from a screenshot tool. macOS Preview and modern screenshot apps default to PNG, but some Windows tools save WebP by default. LinkedIn rejects WebP — re-export as JPG or PNG.
Best practices
Faces over text. LinkedIn's feed algorithm consistently rewards posts with human faces over text-heavy graphics. If the image features a person, frame them shoulder-up filling 30-45% of the frame.
High-information left half. LinkedIn truncates long captions with "see more" — the image becomes the primary attention pull until they expand. The left half of the image is the strongest position because Western eyes scan left-to-right.
Brand-safe contrast. LinkedIn's feed background is light gray. Pure white backgrounds blend in and look like blank space. Add a subtle border or non-white background fill.
JPG at 85-90%. Photos and screenshots both compress well. A 1200×627 JPG typically lands at 150-300 KB.
Walkthrough: cropping a webinar screenshot for LinkedIn
- Drop the screenshot in. Often a 1920×1080 capture from Zoom or Riverside.
- Pick the LinkedIn post preset (1200×627). Auto-centers on the subject.
- Drag to reposition. Pull the crop down if the subject is in the upper half; pull up if you want to include the lower-third name plate.
- Pick JPG, 85% quality. Lands around 200 KB.
- Download. Drop straight into the LinkedIn composer.
Frequently asked
What size should a LinkedIn post image be?
1200×627 pixels (1.91:1) is the recommended size for in-feed post images. Same aspect as the og:image standard, so one image can serve both purposes if you're sharing your own URL.
Does LinkedIn crop my image?
Yes — non-1.91:1 images get center-cropped in the feed. Pre-cropping at 1200×627 keeps the subject exactly where you placed it.
Can I post a vertical image to LinkedIn?
You can attach a vertical image; LinkedIn will display it center-cropped to 1.91:1 in the feed and the full vertical version on the post detail page. Most users only see the feed crop, so plan for that.
Why does my LinkedIn post upload fail?
Three common reasons: file is over 5 MB, format is WebP or AVIF (neither supported), or the image has a corrupt color profile (rare; happens with some legacy CMYK exports). Saving as RGB JPG at 1200×627 fixes all three.