LinkedIn post image size (1200×627)
Quick answer
The recommended LinkedIn post and link-share image is 1200×627 pixels (about 1.91:1). image cat pre-selects it for a clean crop.
LinkedIn post images and link previews commonly use 1200×627. image cat crops your image to 1200×627 locally so it looks professional and complete in the professional feed — nothing uploaded.
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Why 1200×627
1200×627 is LinkedIn's recommended landscape share size (about 1.91:1), matching most Open Graph link cards. Used for an article cover or link preview, the thumbnail fills the card without cropping the title.
Composition for professional content
LinkedIn's audience skews professional, so a clean image with restrained whitespace and concise text reads best. Keep the core message in the central safe zone so it's fully visible on both mobile and desktop.
Frequently asked questions
1200×627 pixels (about 1.91:1) is recommended. It suits both post images and link-share cards, displaying completely and professionally.
Also 1200×627 (og:image). It lets shared link cards display the thumbnail in full.
No. Cropping runs locally in your browser; images are never uploaded.
Updated · image cat team