LinkedIn Banner Design: Tips and Best Practices
Your LinkedIn banner is the first thing people see. Make it count. Whether you're a job seeker, founder, student, or freelancer, these universal banner design tips will help your profile stand out.
Follow LinkedIn's Size Guidelines
- Use 1584 x 396 pixels (4:1 ratio)
- Keep key content within the central 1350 x 230px safe zone
Make It Purposeful
- Reinforce your profession or mission
- Use visuals that match your industry or personality
- Highlight achievements subtly (awards, certifications)
Keep It Clean and Readable
- Avoid clutter. Whitespace is powerful
- Use large, legible text if adding your name or title
- Don't place text near corners or edges
Match Your Brand
- Use colors that align with your resume, logo, or personal site
- Consistency across platforms builds recognition
How Smart Banner Hub Helps
Smart Banner Hub makes creating the perfect LinkedIn banner simple and effortless:
- Perfectly sized LinkedIn banners (1584 x 396 pixels)
- Three customizable text fields for your LinkedIn profile:
- Full control over font size, font type, and text color
- Adjustable text placement using the arrow controls
- Multiple background options with color choices
- Option to upload your own background image
- Two distinct design approaches:
- Regular Text: Clean, traditional typography with perfect readability
- AI-Powered DBSCAN: A unique, eye-catching visual style using advanced AI clustering algorithms - a world-first feature exclusive to Smart Banner Hub
- Real-time preview as you customize
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Apply These Tips to Other Platform Banners
These design principles work across all social platforms. Create professional banners for: