Upload guidance
Preview how a LinkedIn profile photo may crop into a circle, including square framing, edge risk, and image clarity before upload.
To crop a LinkedIn photo safely, start with a square image and keep the face, logo, or main subject near the center. LinkedIn often displays profile photos inside a circle, so corners can disappear and subjects near the edge can feel crowded. For the wide image behind your profile, see why LinkedIn banners crop on mobile.
Faces, logos, and important details should sit near the middle with some room around them. This makes the image more dependable in feeds, search, and profile cards.
Before uploading, check that the image is square, large enough, and not relying on corner details that may be cropped away. If you are updating your whole profile, also use the LinkedIn banner checker to preview desktop framing, mobile crop risk, and avatar overlap.