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Use 1920 × 1080 pixels (a 16:9 image) for a LinkedIn article cover. That is the dimension in LinkedIn’s detailed article-media guidance, which is the more recently maintained and more specific instruction. An older LinkedIn Publishing Platform FAQ still lists 2000 × 600 pixels, so LinkedIn’s own pages conflict. For a new article, prepare a 1920 × 1080 cover and keep the older figure in mind when diagnosing an unusual crop or legacy workflow.
This specification applies to an article cover. Images inside the article and images shown in a LinkedIn Page post that contains a URL use different guidance.
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LinkedIn’s detailed help page recommends a 1920 × 1080 pixel cover image and says the cover is cropped to a 16:9 ratio. The page, Add and edit images or videos, cover images, and other rich media to your article, is marked last updated one year ago.
An older official page, the LinkedIn Publishing Platform FAQ, says the optimal cover photo size is 2000 × 600 pixels. That FAQ is marked last updated three years ago. LinkedIn does not explain the discrepancy, so neither number should be presented as if there were a single, unqualified specification.
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- Design new covers at 1920 × 1080 px, 16:9.
- Keep important text, logos and faces away from the extreme edges so a crop or responsive preview cannot remove them.
- If you maintain an older publishing template built around 2000 × 600, test it in the current editor rather than assuming the legacy ratio is still the preferred one.
LinkedIn’s Page-publishing guidance also recommends 1920 × 1080 for article and newsletter covers, which supports using that ratio for current cover work. See Publish articles or newsletter editions as your LinkedIn Page.
Cover, in-article image and Page link preview: three different placements
The most common sizing mistake is applying the article-cover ratio to another LinkedIn placement. Use this comparison when preparing assets:
| Placement | Official dimensions and ratio | What the guidance says |
|---|---|---|
| LinkedIn article cover | 1920 × 1080 px; 16:9 crop | Detailed article-media instructions, marked last updated one year ago. |
| LinkedIn article cover in older FAQ | 2000 × 600 px | Legacy value in the Publishing Platform FAQ, marked last updated three years ago; it conflicts with the detailed instructions. |
| Image inside an article | No recommended pixel dimensions stated | The article-media page lists accepted formats but does not give a preferred width or height. |
| LinkedIn Page post containing a URL | 1200 × 627 px; 1.91:1 | This is for a custom image on a Page post URL preview, not an article cover. See Image specifications for your LinkedIn Pages and Career Pages. |
A single source image can be adapted for more than one placement, but do not simply upload a 1200 × 627 link-preview image as your article cover. Create a separate 16:9 cover canvas and check the composition at the size readers will see.
Supported file formats and the image-size limit
Cover formats
For an article cover, LinkedIn’s detailed instructions list JPEG, JPG, PNG and WEBP. GIF is no longer supported as a cover photo. Export one of those formats after setting the canvas to 1920 × 1080 pixels.
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Images placed in the article body may be GIF, JPEG, JPG, PNG or WEBP. GIFs used inside articles must contain fewer than 400 frames.
Maximum file size
The Publishing Platform FAQ states a 10 MB maximum for images added to articles. Because the newer detailed media page does not publish an updated limit, treat 10 MB as the documented limit and compress an export that exceeds it before uploading.
How to prepare a cover that survives LinkedIn’s crop
- Create a 1920 × 1080 canvas. Set the document or export dimensions in your image editor before placing artwork.
- Place the subject centrally. Keep the headline, brand mark and other essential details inside a generous inner margin. This is a design safeguard, not a separate LinkedIn pixel requirement.
- Use a supported format. Choose PNG for crisp interface graphics or JPEG/WEBP for photographic artwork; LinkedIn’s documented cover list accepts all four formats.
- Check the file weight. Keep the final file at or below the 10 MB limit stated in the older FAQ. If it is larger, reduce quality or dimensions only after preserving the 16:9 ratio.
- Inspect the exported file. Open it at 100 percent, verify that text is legible, and confirm that no important element touches the edge.
If your design contains animation, use a static cover. GIF is listed for images inside an article but is specifically no longer supported for cover photos.
How to upload and publish the article
LinkedIn’s current publishing instructions are documented in Write and publish articles on LinkedIn. The workflow is available on the desktop website or in a tablet browser, not in LinkedIn’s mobile app.
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- Open LinkedIn’s home page and find the share box.
- Select Write article.
- In the article editor, upload or drag your 1920 × 1080 cover image into the cover area above the article title.
- Enter the article title and body.
- Use the media control in the editor to add images or video inside the article. Those body images can be uploaded from your computer or dragged into the editor.
- Review the cover and body, then use LinkedIn’s publish controls when the article is ready.
If you cannot find Write article in the mobile app, that is expected: use the desktop site or open LinkedIn in a tablet browser instead.
Common problems and fixes
The cover looks unusually wide or short
Check which asset you uploaded. A 2000 × 600 legacy cover or a 1200 × 627 Page URL preview has a different ratio from the current 16:9 article-cover guidance. Re-export a separate 1920 × 1080 file and upload it in the cover area above the title.
LinkedIn rejects a GIF cover
GIF is not listed among current cover formats. Export a still JPEG, JPG, PNG or WEBP instead. GIF remains listed for images inside the article, where animated files must be under 400 frames.
The upload fails because the file is too large
The official FAQ’s documented ceiling is 10 MB for images added to articles. Compress the file, remove unnecessary metadata, or export a more efficient JPEG/WEBP while retaining the 16:9 dimensions.
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Reopen the original 1920 × 1080 file and move essential content inward. LinkedIn crops covers to 16:9, and edge-aligned elements are the first to be affected by a responsive crop or preview.
The article editor is missing
Article publishing is unavailable in LinkedIn’s mobile app. Switch to the desktop website or a tablet browser, then start from Write article in the home-page share box.
A Page link preview has the wrong appearance
That preview is a separate placement. For a custom image attached to a LinkedIn Page post containing a URL, use the 1200 × 627 (1.91:1) guidance from LinkedIn’s Page specifications, not the article-cover file.
If your cover needs a webpage screenshot
A webpage screenshot can supply the visual background for a 1920 × 1080 cover, but a browser capture often includes consent banners, newsletter popups or chat widgets. A manual workflow is to open the page, dismiss overlays, capture the useful region, place that capture on a 1920 × 1080 canvas, and export a supported format under 10 MB.
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- Cover canvas is 1920 × 1080 pixels and 16:9.
- File is JPEG, JPG, PNG or WEBP, not GIF.
- Image is no larger than the 10 MB limit documented in LinkedIn’s FAQ.
- Essential text and logos sit away from the edges.
- Cover is uploaded above the title in the desktop or tablet editor.
- Body images use a supported format; animated GIFs contain fewer than 400 frames.
- Any Page URL preview asset is prepared separately at 1200 × 627 pixels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the same 1920 × 1080 file for a LinkedIn Page URL preview?
You can reuse the artwork, but the Page URL preview has its own 1200 × 627 (1.91:1) recommendation. Create a separate crop so the preview is composed for that placement.
Is 1920 × 1080 a file-size requirement?
No. It is the documented cover dimension and ratio. The separate 10 MB maximum comes from LinkedIn’s older Publishing Platform FAQ.
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