Free LinkedIn Banner Maker

Pick a background for your profession, add your name and job title, and download a ready-to-upload 1584 × 396 banner. No sign-up.

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How to make a LinkedIn banner in three steps

  1. 1. Choose a backgroundSelect your profession from the category list or search any keyword. Photos are high-resolution and free to use.
  2. 2. Add your detailsType your name and job title (or email). Every preview updates live, so you can compare backgrounds side by side.
  3. 3. Download and uploadClick the download icon on your favourite. You get a 1584 × 396 PNG ready to upload to LinkedIn.

Why use this banner maker?

Most LinkedIn banners go wrong in the same few ways: the image is the wrong shape and gets cropped, the text hides behind the profile photo, or the words disappear into a busy background. This tool handles those details for you:

  • The exact LinkedIn size. Downloads are always 1584 × 396 pixels (4:1), so LinkedIn never has to crop them.
  • Text in the safe zone. Your name and title sit bottom-right, away from where your profile picture overlaps the banner.
  • Readable on phones. Text is sized for mobile and placed on a subtle dark gradient so it stands out on any photo.
  • Backgrounds for 20 professions. From software engineers and recruiters to chefs and teachers, each category starts you with relevant photos.
  • Private. Everything is generated in your browser, and nothing you type is uploaded.

Not sure what to write or which photo to pick? Read what to write on your LinkedIn banner and banner ideas for 20 professions.

LinkedIn banner size at a glance

LinkedIn recommends a background photo of 1584 × 396 pixels in JPG, PNG or GIF format, up to 8 MB. On desktop your round profile photo covers part of the lower-left, and on phones the banner is shown at roughly a quarter of its size, so keep text on the right and make it large. The full LinkedIn banner size guide covers safe zones and text sizes in detail.

Frequently asked questions

Is the LinkedIn banner maker really free?

Yes. There is no sign-up, watermark or paid tier. You can create and download as many banners as you like.

What size are the downloaded banners?

Every banner is exported as a PNG at exactly 1584 × 396 pixels, the size LinkedIn recommends for personal profile backgrounds.

Do you store my name or email?

No. The details you type are only used inside your browser to draw the banner. They are never sent to our server.

Can I use the photos commercially?

The photos come from Unsplash, whose licence allows free personal and commercial use. Images can occasionally show trademarks or people, so check a photo is suitable before using it for advertising.

Why is my text placed on the right?

On LinkedIn your profile picture covers the lower-left corner of the banner. Keeping text on the right means it is never hidden.

Can I use the banner on X (Twitter) or Facebook?

You can, but those platforms use different shapes, so the banner will be cropped. Our social media banner size cheat sheet explains each platform.

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