How to Change Your LinkedIn Background

Last Updated: November 24, 2021

Want a quick way to add some personality to your LinkedIn page? You can now change the background of your LinkedIn profile to a photo you upload from your computer, phone, or tablet! If you don't have a picture in mind, try searching the web for free LinkedIn backgrounds to see what's out there. You can even use an image of a solid color for a more professional look. This wikiHow article will show you how easy it is to add or change the background photo on LinkedIn, and how to make sure your photo is the right size for your LinkedIn background.

Steps

1
Go to your LinkedIn. You can go to https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ in your web browser to get there.
- Log in if prompted.
2
Click the Me icon at the top of the page. You'll see it's also with your profile image. A menu will dropdown.

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3
Click View Profile. This is usually in blue text.
4
Click the edit icon of a pencil
in the introduction card. You'll see this to the right of your name. A window called "Edit Intro" will pop up.
5
Click the edit icon of a pencil
on the cover image. This will open your file browser so you can pick a photo to add.
- The recommended size for the image is 1584px wide and 396px high. Supported file formats are JPG, and PNG.^{[1]
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- If you already have an image loaded, you have the options to reposition the photo, delete it, or change to a new photo.^{[2]
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Click Apply and Save. This ensures you save the changes you made and applies the new background to your introduction card.
- If you can't upload your photo, make sure the file is under the maximum 8mb and is either PNG, or JPG.^{[3]
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