Upload your professional photo
JPG, PNG (max 20MB) | Recommended: headshot with solid background
Create professional circular avatars for LinkedIn
Upload your professional photo
JPG, PNG (max 20MB) | Recommended: headshot with solid background
LinkedIn displays profile pictures at 400x400 on desktop and 300x300 on mobile. We recommend 512px or higher for best quality across all devices.
Use a clear, recent photo of yourself. Face should occupy 60% of the frame. Solid background works best (white, gray, or light blue).
Dress as you would for work in your industry. Business casual for most professionals, suit for formal industries, or branded attire for entrepreneurs.
Natural light from a window works best. A genuine smile makes you approachable. Avoid selfies, filters, and overly casual photos.
| Do | Don't |
|---|---|
| ✓ Use a recent photo (within 1-2 years) | ✗ Use outdated photos from 5+ years ago |
| ✓ Face the camera directly, make eye contact | ✗ Use side profiles or looking away |
| ✓ Dress professionally for your industry | ✗ Wear casual clothes, hats, or sunglasses |
| ✓ Use solid, simple background | ✗ Busy backgrounds, vacation photos |
| ✓ Smile naturally (genuine expression) | ✗ Serious/stern expressions or exaggerated poses |
| ✓ High resolution (400px minimum) | ✗ Blurry, pixelated, or low-quality images |
LinkedIn recommends 400x400 pixels minimum, with a maximum of 7680x4320 pixels. We recommend uploading at least 512x512 or 1024x1024 for sharp display across all devices and future-proofing.
Yes, LinkedIn displays all profile pictures as circles. This is why it's crucial to preview your photo as a circle before uploading to ensure your face is properly centered and nothing important is cut off.
A good LinkedIn profile picture is a recent, professional headshot with you facing the camera, good lighting, appropriate attire for your industry, and a solid background. Your face should be clearly visible and occupy 60% of the frame.
While LinkedIn allows it, using your photo is strongly recommended. Profiles with professional headshots receive 21x more profile views and 36x more messages than those without. Save logos for your company page.
JPEG is recommended for photos. It has smaller file size and LinkedIn automatically compresses images anyway. Use PNG only for logos or graphics with transparency needs.
Update your profile picture every 1-2 years, or when your appearance changes significantly (new hairstyle, facial hair, glasses, etc.). Keep it current so connections can recognize you in person.
Blurry profile pictures result from uploading low-resolution images. Always upload at least 400x400 pixels. Also ensure your original photo is sharp, well-lit, and not overly compressed.
Yes! Profiles with professional photos are 14x more likely to be viewed by recruiters. A good profile picture builds trust, shows professionalism, and makes your profile more memorable to hiring managers.
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