# Free LinkedIn Banner Maker Create a LinkedIn profile banner with your name, headline and brand colors. Preview approximate profile-photo overlap on desktop and mobile, then download a 1584 x 396 PNG. **Key facts:** Free - No sign-up - 1584 x 396 PNG - No watermark - Local photo preview Updated November 2026 Your text and optional portrait are processed in your browser. Nothing is uploaded by this tool. ## How to use it 1. **Write a clear headline:** Add your name, a short statement about your work and one supporting line. Short copy stays readable when the banner shrinks on a phone. 2. **Choose the design:** Pick a color palette and layout. Optionally add a portrait to see how your profile photo may overlap the banner; that portrait stays out of the downloaded image. 3. **Check both previews:** Switch between desktop and mobile. These are approximate guides, so leave extra space around important text and verify the actual result on your profile. 4. **Download and upload:** Download the PNG, open your LinkedIn profile and edit the cover image. Check the uploaded banner on desktop and mobile before you finish. ## What size is a LinkedIn banner? LinkedIn recommends 1584 pixels wide by 396 pixels high for a personal profile cover image. This tool exports that 4:1 canvas as a PNG. It creates personal profile banners, not company-page cover images. - [LinkedIn: add or change your cover image](https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a568217/) ## Keep the headline away from your portrait The profile portrait overlaps the lower area of the banner. This maker puts text to the right and keeps the left side decorative. The preview is an approximation, not an official LinkedIn rendering or a guarantee that every screen will show the same crop. Use the headline to say what you do, who you help or what you are building. Avoid paragraphs, tiny contact details and several competing calls to action. A visitor should be able to read the main idea at a glance. ## Pair a banner with a clear headshot The banner gives context while your portrait identifies you. They do not need matching backgrounds, but a quiet palette helps them feel intentional. Upload a separate profile photo to LinkedIn; the optional portrait here is only for checking overlap. - [Crop your LinkedIn profile photo](https://www.smartheadshots.ai/tools/profile-photo-cropper) - [Preview your profile picture at small sizes](https://www.smartheadshots.ai/tools/profile-picture-tester) ## What this banner maker exports | Property | Output | | --- | --- | | Canvas | 1584 x 396 pixels | | Format | PNG | | Portrait overlay | Preview only | | Device preview | Approximate desktop and mobile placement | | Watermark | None | ## FAQ ### Is this LinkedIn banner maker free? Yes. You can edit and download the banner without an account, payment or watermark. ### Will my profile photo be included in the banner? No. The portrait is an optional preview overlay. LinkedIn displays your actual profile photo separately, so the downloaded PNG contains only the banner design and text. ### Why does my banner look different on mobile? The displayed crop and portrait overlap can vary with the app, screen and profile layout. Our previews are approximate. Check the uploaded banner on your own profile and leave generous space around important text. ### Can I use this for a LinkedIn company page? The export targets personal profile covers. Company pages use a different layout, so use the specifications for that page type instead. ### Does this tool upload my photo? 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