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LinkedIn profile photo

A professional LinkedIn photo without a photographer

Upload a photo and we remove the background, frame your face the way LinkedIn recommends and add a clean background. Download a 1080 × 1080 picture ready to upload.

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How to make a LinkedIn profile picture

Three steps from any photo to a professional headshot.

  1. 1

    Upload a photo

    Use a recent, well-lit photo where your face is clearly visible. We remove the background automatically.

  2. 2

    Choose framing and background

    Close-up framing fills about 60% of the picture with your face. Pick a soft gray, a brand color or a blurred setting.

  3. 3

    Download and upload

    Download the 1080 × 1080 JPG and upload it as your LinkedIn profile photo.

LinkedIn profile photo guidelines

What LinkedIn recommends, and how this tool follows it.

Size
LinkedIn accepts pictures between 400 × 400 and 7680 × 4320 pixels. This tool exports 1080 × 1080, well within that range.
File size
The upload limit is 8 MB. A 1080 × 1080 JPG is a small fraction of that.
Framing
LinkedIn suggests your face should fill about 60% of the frame. Close-up framing does this for you.
Background
A simple background keeps you the focal point: a soft gray, a single color or a blurred setting.
Why it matters
According to LinkedIn, profiles with a photo are 14 times more likely to be viewed.

Source: LinkedIn Talent Blog (August 2024). LinkedIn may change its guidelines.

Tips for a professional LinkedIn photo

Small choices that make a headshot look professional.

  • Use a recent photo

    Your picture should look like you do today, so people recognize you on calls and at events.

  • Just you, facing the camera

    No group shots or cropped-out friends. Look into the lens with your shoulders slightly angled.

  • Dress for your role

    Wear what you would wear to work. Solid colors usually look cleaner than busy patterns.

  • Soft, even light

    Face a window on a cloudy day or stand in open shade. Avoid harsh overhead light and flash.

  • Keep the background quiet

    A soft gray or a gently blurred office keeps attention on your face.

  • A natural smile

    A relaxed smile with your eyes showing looks warm and confident.

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LinkedIn profile picture FAQ

Is this LinkedIn photo tool free?
Yes. Each photo uses one background removal from your free daily allowance or your credits. Changing the framing, shape or background and editing afterwards costs nothing.
What size is a LinkedIn profile picture?
LinkedIn accepts pictures from 400 × 400 up to 7680 × 4320 pixels and files up to 8 MB. Use a square image; this tool exports 1080 × 1080.
Should I upload a round picture to LinkedIn?
No, upload the square. LinkedIn crops it to a circle itself, and the dashed circle in the preview shows what stays visible.
Which background works best on LinkedIn?
A simple, uncluttered one. A soft gray or a single muted color looks professional in most fields, and a light blur keeps a real setting without distracting.
Can I adjust the framing myself?
Yes. Open the editor to move, resize or rotate your photo and adjust brightness and contrast before you download.
What happens to my photo?
Your photo is sent to our servers only to remove the background. It isn't used to train models or shared with third parties. Face detection, framing and edits run in your browser.

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