LinkedIn Profile Picture Maker
Create a professional LinkedIn profile picture. 400×400px export, natural blur background, circle crop. No watermarks, no signup, no cost.
✦ Your LinkedIn Profile Picture Is Your Professional Brand
On LinkedIn, your profile picture appears next to your name in search results, in the "People Also Viewed" section, on every post you comment on, and alongside every article you publish. Studies consistently show that profiles with professional photos receive significantly more connection requests and message opens than those without — or with blurry, unprofessional images.
LinkedIn displays profile pictures at 200×200px on desktop and 100×100px on mobile, but the platform accepts uploads up to 768×768px. Starting with a 400×400px upload at the correct circle crop gives you the best balance of quality and platform compatibility.
✦ LinkedIn Profile Picture Sizes in 2026
| Context | Display Size | Recommended Upload |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop profile page | 200 × 200 px | 400 × 400 px |
| Mobile app | 100 × 100 px | 400 × 400 px |
| Comment section | 40 × 40 px | 400 × 400 px |
| Connection requests | 50 × 50 px | 400 × 400 px |
| Article author photo | 128 × 128 px | 400 × 400 px |
| LinkedIn Banner | 1584 × 396 px | 1584 × 396 px |
LinkedIn always crops profile pictures to a circle. The key is positioning your face in the center of the frame so nothing important gets cut off at any display size.
✦ What Makes a Great LinkedIn Profile Picture
- Good lighting on your face — Natural light from a window or soft artificial light is best. Avoid harsh shadows or backlighting that obscures your features.
- Simple, uncluttered background — Use Dynamic Blur to naturally extend your background or a clean solid color. Busy backgrounds distract from your face.
- Frame from the chest up — LinkedIn displays at small sizes. A chest-up framing gives you presence in the circle while keeping your face clear and recognizable.
- Dress professionally — Even for a simple headshot, professional attire signals credibility and care.
- Smile authentically — A genuine, approachable expression gets more engagement than a neutral or forced smile.
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
What size should a LinkedIn profile picture be?
Upload at least 400×400px. LinkedIn displays them at 200×200px on desktop, but starting larger preserves quality through compression.
Does LinkedIn crop profile pictures to a circle?
Yes. LinkedIn displays profile pictures as circles. Our tool shows the exact circle crop so you can frame your photo correctly.
How do I improve my LinkedIn profile picture background?
Use Dynamic Blur to naturally blur and extend your background, or switch to a solid color for a clean professional studio look.
Can I use a portrait photo as my LinkedIn profile picture?
Yes — zoom out to frame your face within the circle crop and use blur padding to fill the extra space naturally.
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