LinkedIn Image Sizes for Articles in 2026

Use 1920 × 1080 pixels (16:9) for a LinkedIn article cover image in 2026. LinkedIn’s detailed article-media guidance recommends that size and says cover images are cropped to 16:9. An older LinkedIn Publishing Platform FAQ still lists 2000 × 600 pixels, so the two official pages conflict. Use 1920 × 1080 as the practical current choice because it appears in the newer, more specific article-media guidance.

LinkedIn article image sizes at a glance

Placement	Recommended size or ratio	What it applies to
Personal LinkedIn article cover	1920 × 1080 px, 16:9	Current detailed article-media guidance; LinkedIn crops the cover to 16:9. LinkedIn’s article-media instructions
Legacy article-cover guidance	2000 × 600 px	Still shown in the older Publishing Platform FAQ, marked last updated three years ago.
Image inside an article	No pixel recommendation stated on the detailed page	GIF, JPEG, JPG, PNG and WEBP are listed as supported formats. GIFs must be under 400 frames. LinkedIn media guidance
LinkedIn Page post containing a URL	1200 × 627 px, 1.91:1	For a Page link-preview image, not an article cover. LinkedIn Page image specifications

Which LinkedIn image size should you choose?

For a new article, create the cover at 1920 × 1080 pixels. Keep important subjects, faces and logos away from the extreme edges because the displayed crop can vary by surface and screen size. Export as JPEG, JPG, PNG or WEBP. LinkedIn’s detailed article guidance no longer supports GIF as a cover format.

If an old template uses 2000 × 600, do not assume it is the current universal requirement. That dimension comes from the older FAQ, while the newer detailed page and LinkedIn’s Page article-publishing guidance use 1920 × 1080. The official material does not explain the discrepancy, so preserve both figures in documentation where historical assets matter.

Article cover versus images inside the article

Cover image

Target 1920 × 1080 px (16:9).
Use JPEG, JPG, PNG or WEBP.
Upload it above the article title in the editor.
GIF is not supported for cover photos.

Images in the article body

LinkedIn’s detailed page does not state a recommended pixel dimension.
Supported formats listed there are GIF, JPEG, JPG, PNG and WEBP.
GIFs used inside articles must contain fewer than 400 frames.
The older FAQ states a 10 MB maximum for images added to articles. Treat that as the published limit from the older page and compress files that approach it.

How to create a reliable 1920 × 1080 cover

Start with a 16:9 canvas. Set the document to 1920 px wide and 1080 px high.
Keep the focal area central. Leave comfortable margins around headlines, faces and product screenshots.
Export in a supported format. Choose PNG for sharp interface diagrams or JPEG/WEBP for photographic artwork.
Check the file size. The older FAQ lists 10 MB as the maximum for article images; reduce quality or dimensions if your upload is rejected.
Preview at a small size. Confirm that the subject and any essential words remain clear when the image is shown as a thumbnail.

Publishing the article on desktop

LinkedIn’s current publishing instructions say to start from Write article in the home-page share box. Upload or drag the cover image above the article title, then add the title and body. Use the media control to insert images or video within the article. Article publishing is not available in LinkedIn’s mobile app; use the desktop website or a tablet browser. See LinkedIn’s publishing instructions.

Page articles and Page post previews use different dimensions

Do not reuse the 1200 × 627 recommendation for an article cover. LinkedIn recommends 1200 × 627 pixels (1.91:1) for a custom image on a Page post that contains a URL. That image controls the link preview for the post; it is a different placement from the cover shown on an article.

LinkedIn’s guidance for publishing articles or newsletter editions as a Page also recommends a 1920 × 1080 cover. Keep separate templates for:

Article cover: 1920 × 1080, 16:9.
Page URL post preview: 1200 × 627, 1.91:1.

Automate checks before you upload

A simple preflight can catch the most common problems: wrong aspect ratio, unsupported extension, oversized files and animated GIFs that are too long. The following Python example uses Pillow to inspect a local file. Install it with python -m pip install Pillow, then run the script with a path to your image.

from pathlib import Path
from PIL import Image

path = Path("cover.png")
with Image.open(path) as image:
    width, height = image.size
    print(f"size: {width}x{height}")
    print(f"format: {image.format}")
    print(f"frames: {getattr(image, 'n_frames', 1)}")

    if (width, height) != (1920, 1080):
        print("warning: article-cover guidance recommends 1920x1080")
    if image.format not in {"JPEG", "PNG", "WEBP"}:
        print("warning: use JPEG, JPG, PNG, or WEBP for a cover")
    if getattr(image, "n_frames", 1) >= 400:
        print("warning: an in-article GIF must be under 400 frames")

size_mb = path.stat().st_size / (1024 * 1024)
print(f"file size: {size_mb:.2f} MB")
if size_mb > 10:
    print("warning: the older LinkedIn FAQ lists a 10 MB image limit")

Or skip the browser setup

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See the ScreenshotNeo API documentation for all options. This cURL request captures LinkedIn’s article-media guidance page:

curl -G "https://api.screenshotneo.com/v1/shot" -d access_key=YOUR_API_KEY --data-urlencode url=https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a521719 -o shot.webp

import requests
r = requests.get("https://api.screenshotneo.com/v1/shot", params={"access_key": "YOUR_API_KEY", "url": "https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a521719"}, timeout=90)
open("shot.webp", "wb").write(r.content)

const q = new URLSearchParams({ access_key: 'YOUR_API_KEY', url: 'https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a521719' });
const res = await fetch(`https://api.screenshotneo.com/v1/shot?${q}`);

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Troubleshooting LinkedIn article images

Problem	Likely cause	Fix
The cover is rejected	Unsupported format or file too large	Export as JPEG, JPG, PNG or WEBP and keep the file under the 10 MB limit stated in the older FAQ.
The image looks cropped	The cover is not 16:9 or important content sits at the edges	Use a 1920 × 1080 canvas and keep the focal content inside safe margins.
A GIF will not work as the cover	GIF cover images are no longer supported	Convert the first frame to PNG, JPEG or WEBP. GIF remains listed for in-article media, subject to the 400-frame limit.
The Page preview looks wrong	A Page URL post uses a different placement	Prepare a separate 1200 × 627 (1.91:1) image for the Page post.
“Write article” is missing on a phone	Article publishing is unavailable in LinkedIn’s mobile app	Open LinkedIn on a desktop browser or use a tablet browser.

Performance, reliability and cost notes

Performance: 1920 × 1080 is large enough for a sharp cover while remaining practical to download. Compress photographic images and avoid unnecessary metadata.
Reliability: Keep the original 1920 × 1080 source so you can re-export to PNG, JPEG or WEBP without enlarging a smaller file.
Consistency: Use one cover template for personal articles and Page articles, then maintain a separate 1200 × 627 template for Page URL previews.
Automation: A preflight script can verify dimensions, format, frame count and file size before editorial upload.

FAQ

What is the best LinkedIn article cover size in 2026?

Use 1920 × 1080 pixels with a 16:9 ratio, based on LinkedIn’s newer detailed article-media guidance.

Is 2000 × 600 still valid?

It remains in an older LinkedIn FAQ marked last updated three years ago. Because the official pages conflict, document it as legacy guidance rather than the default for new covers.

Can I use WEBP?

Yes. LinkedIn’s detailed article instructions list WEBP for cover images and images inside articles.

Should a Page link preview use the same image?

No. Use a separate 1200 × 627 image for a Page post containing a URL.

Can I publish an article from the LinkedIn app?

No. LinkedIn directs members to the desktop website or a tablet browser for article publishing.