Compress images for LinkedIn

Compress a single JPG/JPEG, PNG, or WEBP image to the ideal file size for LinkedIn.

Privacy note: your image is processed in your browser and is not uploaded to our backend.

Upload your image, set your target size in KB, and compress it instantly. Choose your file:




Your image will be compressed as close to your chosen size as possible while keeping the best quality achievable at that size.

Why Compress Images for LinkedIn?

LinkedIn compresses images on upload, and the result is often noticeably worse than the original, especially for images with text overlays, infographics, charts, and detailed graphics that are common in professional content. By compressing the image yourself before uploading, you control the quality-size tradeoff and can produce a result that looks sharper and more professional on the platform. This is especially important for LinkedIn because your content reflects your professional brand, and blurry or artifact-heavy images undermine credibility.

What Size Works Best for LinkedIn?

LinkedIn recommends 1200 by 627 pixels for shared post images, 1128 by 191 pixels for background banners, and 400 by 400 pixels for profile photos. File sizes between 200KB and 800KB generally work well for post images, keeping quality high without triggering aggressive re-compression from LinkedIn. Profile photos and banner images can be smaller since they display at fixed dimensions. For infographics and text-heavy images, staying on the larger end of this range preserves the sharpness needed to keep text readable in the feed.

Use Cases for LinkedIn Image Compression

This tool is useful for preparing images for LinkedIn posts and articles, optimizing profile photos and background banners for a professional look, compressing infographics and chart images that contain text, reducing carousel slide images for LinkedIn document posts, preparing images for LinkedIn company page updates, and optimizing product or portfolio images shared in professional contexts. Because the target size is adjustable, you can find the right balance between quality and file size for each type of LinkedIn content you create.


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