Free LinkedIn Banner Maker

LinkedIn
Banner Creator

Build a personal-profile LinkedIn cover photo that survives profile-photo overlap, tighter mobile crops, and rushed last-minute edits before you upload it.

Themes
Quick presets
Alignment
Assets
Headline length

55 / 120

Subheadline length

102 / 180

Profile guides

On

Full banner

Consultant and strategist

Turn founder expertise into a clearer LinkedIn presence

Strategy, positioning, and content systems for service businesses that want more useful conversations.

Open for advisory projects
Tighter mobile crop

Consultant and strategist

Turn founder expertise into a clearer LinkedIn presence

Strategy, positioning, and content systems for service businesses that want more useful conversations.

Open for advisory projects

This preview approximates a narrower crop so the outer edges do not become the only place your message lives.

What to protect

  • Keep the main claim inside the central working area.
  • Treat the lower-left corner as risky because the profile photo can cover it.
  • Use the background image as atmosphere, not as the only carrier of the message.

Practical export notes

  • Export size stays at 1584 by 396 pixels.
  • Guides stay in the preview only and are not exported.
  • The browser download is a PNG, so it is ready for quick upload or later refinement.

Differentiation

Most ranking pages push generic design suites. This tool is narrower on purpose: LinkedIn profile-banner sizing, overlap awareness, mobile crop pressure, quick presets, and direct export without the detour through a larger editor.

Why It Helps

Design for the part of the LinkedIn banner people actually see.

Most LinkedIn banner makers stop at templates. The harder part is composition: keeping the profile photo from covering the wrong corner, keeping the headline visible on narrower screens, and exporting a profile cover photo that still looks intentional once it is live.

This free LinkedIn banner creator is built around that workflow. You set the headline, upload a background photo or logo, check the profile-photo overlap area, compare a tighter mobile crop, and export a clean 1584 by 396 PNG without leaving the browser.

  1. 01

    Pick the layout

    Start with a preset theme and alignment that matches whether the LinkedIn banner is more personal-brand, consultant, speaker, or offer-led.

  2. 02

    Protect the message

    Use the profile-photo and mobile guides to keep the headline and CTA visible before you export, so the banner reads on both desktop and a tighter mobile crop.

  3. 03

    Export cleanly

    Download a full-size PNG once the banner holds together at LinkedIn's 1584 by 396 banner size and inside the narrower preview state.

LinkedIn banner sizing and safe zones

LinkedIn's own cover-image specs recommend 1584 by 396 pixels for a personal profile background photo, with JPG or PNG uploads under 8MB. The profile photo still overlaps the lower-left corner, and LinkedIn notes that appearance can change with browser window and screen resolution, so safe placement matters more than pixel-perfect decoration.

  • Personal profile format

    Use this canvas for an individual LinkedIn profile banner. Company pages, events, ads, and article covers use different image surfaces and should not be treated as the same template.

  • Profile-photo overlap

    The lower-left area of the banner sits behind the round profile picture on desktop and most mobile views. Treat it as decorative space and keep headlines, names, and CTAs out of that corner.

  • Mobile crop pressure

    Narrower screens trim the outer left and right edges, so anything pinned to the far edges can vanish. The mobile preview in the tool shows roughly how much of the LinkedIn header image stays visible there.

  • Central working area

    The middle band between the profile photo and the right edge is where the message has to land. The themes and alignment options weight composition toward this zone so the headline still reads on a busy feed.

  • Background and logo layer

    Background photos and logo marks act as atmosphere, not the main carrier of the message. The tool dims uploaded backgrounds and reserves a corner for the logo so the LinkedIn profile background still feels intentional.

Once the banner is in place, sanity-check the rest of the profile with the LinkedIn headline generator so the headline carries the same positioning as the new cover photo.

LinkedIn banner templates the creator is shaped around

The same 1584 by 396 surface does very different jobs depending on the profile. The presets in this free LinkedIn banner maker lean into that, picking different alignment and theme directions for a consultant profile than for a speaker page or an in-house operator role.

  • Consultant and advisor

    Solo consultants, fractional operators, and advisory profiles where the banner needs to name the focus area, hint at the kind of work, and signal that the profile is open for projects without shouting.

  • Speaker and educator

    Keynote speakers, workshop leads, and course creators who use the LinkedIn cover image to carry the topic and the next event. Lighter themes and a left-aligned message tend to read calmer in this shape.

  • In-house operator

    Marketing, ops, and product leads inside a company who want the LinkedIn profile background to reflect what they care about, even when the role is not client-facing. The headline does the heavy lifting and the banner sets the tone.

  • Founder and personal brand

    Founders, executives, and creator-led profiles where the banner is part of a wider personal-brand surface. Quieter background photos with a single sharp claim hold up better than overloaded designs here.

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Related LinkedIn resources

LinkedIn banner strategy guide

Read the editorial companion on profile-photo overlap, mobile crop pressure, and cleaner banner hierarchy.

LinkedIn profile branding

Connect the banner, headline, profile copy, and post direction so the whole LinkedIn profile points at the same positioning.

Social Image Resizer

Resize supporting campaign art for LinkedIn feed posts, X headers, YouTube thumbnails, and more.

LinkedIn Headline Generator

Pair the sharper profile banner with a headline that explains the role and value fast.

LinkedIn Post Preview Tool

Move from the profile surface into feed-level checks once your banner and positioning are in place.

Screenshot Studio

Polish screenshots or product visuals before you repurpose them into LinkedIn banner backgrounds.

LinkedIn scheduler

Pair the sharper profile banner with a scheduled content plan for LinkedIn posts and carousels.

LinkedIn banner creator FAQ

What size should a LinkedIn banner be?

LinkedIn recommends 1584 by 396 pixels for a personal profile cover image. This tool exports a 1584 by 396 PNG so the file is ready to upload without resizing after design.

Why do LinkedIn banner safe zones matter?

LinkedIn places the profile photo over the lower-left corner of the banner, and narrower mobile views crop the outer edges. Safe-zone guides keep the headline, role, and CTA inside the area that stays visible across desktop and mobile.

Can I upload my own background image or logo?

Yes. You can upload a background photo, drop in a logo mark, keep the headline and subheadline editable, and export a finished PNG straight from the browser without leaving the page.

What file does the LinkedIn banner creator export?

It exports a PNG at 1584 by 396 pixels. LinkedIn accepts JPG and PNG cover images under 8MB, so the downloaded PNG is a direct-fit file for a personal profile background photo.

Does this work as an AI LinkedIn banner generator?

No. It is a focused LinkedIn banner maker, not an AI image generator. The themes, presets, and safe-zone guides help you place text and imagery clearly instead of generating new artwork from a prompt.

What is the difference between a LinkedIn banner, cover photo, and header image?

They all describe the same image at the top of a LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn calls it a background photo inside the platform, but banner, cover photo, header image, and profile background are used interchangeably across design tools and templates.

Is this an exact LinkedIn renderer?

No. It is a practical LinkedIn banner design tool with profile-photo and mobile-crop guidance, not an official LinkedIn simulator. The goal is to catch the most common composition mistakes before you upload.

Can I use this for LinkedIn company page banners?

This creator is sized for personal profile cover images at 1584 by 396 pixels. LinkedIn company pages, events, and ads use different surfaces, so use this tool when the final upload target is a personal profile banner.

Do I need an account to use the LinkedIn banner creator?

No. The tool runs free in the browser, so you can build, preview, and export a LinkedIn banner without signing up or adding an EziBreezy watermark.

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