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LinkedIn Profile Picture Resizer

Specs checked against LinkedIn Help · 2026-10-24
Profile photo
800* px
Formats
JPG, PNG
Full specs ↓
Export:

Processed in your browser — nothing is uploaded. Fit, sharpening and the chat preview appear after you add an image.

Size and format specs

OutputSizes (px)FormatsMax file sizeTransparency
Profile photo800×800*JPG, PNGJPG 8 MB, PNG 8 MB—

* Our pick: no exact size is published for this, so we export one that stays sharp.

Specs last verified: 2026-10-24

Sources: LinkedIn Help: Photo won't upload to your profile

ImgWrench's LinkedIn profile picture resizer turns any photo into a square profile photo inside LinkedIn's rules: between 400×400 and 7680×4320 pixels, PNG or JPG, under 8MB.

How to resize your LinkedIn profile picture

  1. Drop your photo into the tool above.
  2. Choose Cover or Crop to frame your face in the square.
  3. Try the Circle shape to see a round crop.
  4. Download the photo and upload it to your LinkedIn profile.

LinkedIn's profile photo rules

LinkedIn's help page "Photo won't upload to your profile" lists the rules: a maximum file size of 8MB, a pixel size between 400×400 and 7680×4320, PNG or JPG files only, and no GIFs. It recommends a photo that won't require much cropping, which a square image doesn't.

Tips for a professional photo

  • Face the camera, centred. Leave space above your head for a round crop.
  • Plain background. It keeps attention on you at small sizes.
  • Big enough source. At least 800 pixels on each side, so nothing is enlarged.

Why ImgWrench

  • Inside every rule. Size, format and 8MB, checked.
  • Circle preview. See a round crop before you upload.
  • Private by design. Your photos never leave your device.

Frequently asked questions

How do I resize a photo for a LinkedIn profile picture?

Drop your photo into the tool above. Choose Cover or Crop to frame your face in the square, then check the round crop with the Circle shape. The tool exports an 800×800 JPG, checked against LinkedIn's 8MB limit. Download it and upload it as your profile photo; it won't need much cropping on LinkedIn.

What size is a LinkedIn profile picture?

LinkedIn accepts profile photos between 400×400 and 7680×4320 pixels, as PNG or JPG files up to 8MB, and doesn't support GIFs. It recommends a photo that won't require much cropping. ImgWrench exports a square 800×800, our own pick at twice the minimum, so it stays sharp.

Why won't my LinkedIn profile photo upload?

Check it against LinkedIn's rules: PNG or JPG only, no GIFs, at least 400×400 pixels and at most 7680×4320, and no bigger than 8MB. A photo straight from a phone can be larger than 8MB. Every file this tool makes meets all of those rules, so it uploads as it is.

Should my LinkedIn photo be square?

Yes, a square photo needs the least cropping, which is what LinkedIn recommends. Profile photos are often shown in a circle, so keep your face centred with some space above your head. The Circle shape in the tool previews a round crop before you download, so you can adjust the framing.

Can I make my LinkedIn banner from here too?

The banner is a separate, very wide image: LinkedIn recommends 1584×396 for the cover image behind your profile photo. The LinkedIn banner resizer makes it and checks it against the same 8MB limit, so you can prepare your whole profile in a couple of minutes.

Are my photos uploaded anywhere?

No. Everything happens in your browser: ImgWrench resizes your photos on your own device, and they are never sent to a server or stored anywhere else. You can confirm this yourself by opening your browser's network tab while you use the tool and checking that no request carries your image data.