LinkedIn Image Limits: How Many Photos You Can Post and Which Sizes Work

You’ve designed the perfect graphic, uploaded it to LinkedIn, and watched it get cropped in all the wrong places. Or you’ve tried to share an event album and hit an upload wall. LinkedIn image limits are easy to trip over because the rules differ by post type, and the numbers shared online often disagree.

This guide gives you the answers in one place. You’ll learn how many photos you can post on LinkedIn, which LinkedIn image sizes and aspect ratios work best, what the file size limits are, and how to avoid the mistakes that make posts look unprofessional.

How Many Photos Can You Post on LinkedIn?

You can post up to 20 photos in a single LinkedIn post. That limit applies to the standard multi-image post format, the one you get when you click the photo icon in the post composer. Guides report it applies on desktop, iOS, and Android, and that Company Pages get the same 20-image cap for organic posts.

A single-image post holds one photo. A multi-image post holds between 2 and 20. Try to add a twenty-first image and LinkedIn will simply refuse it. If you have more than 20 photos to share, split them across two posts or use a document carousel instead.

Can You Mix Photos and Video in One LinkedIn Post?

No. A LinkedIn post carries one kind of media at a time. If you attach photos and a video to the same post, LinkedIn rejects it with a “cannot mix media types” error.

If you want both, publish two posts. Many brands pair a photo post with a follow-up video, or lead with the strongest asset and link to the rest in the comments.

How Multi-Image Posts Display in the Feed

LinkedIn arranges multiple photos in a grid. Two images appear side by side. With three or more, the layout follows the shape of your first image. That makes your first photo the most important one. If it’s portrait, the grid leans tall. If it’s landscape, the grid leans wide. Choose your lead image carefully, because it sets the frame for everything after it.

Not every photo will show in full inside the feed. When a post contains many images, the grid shows the first few and a “+” count for the rest. People tap through to see them all.

What Is the Best LinkedIn Image Size for Posts?

For most feed posts, the safest choices are 1080 x 1350 pixels (portrait) and 1080 x 1080 pixels (square). Both sit comfortably inside LinkedIn’s supported range and fill plenty of screen space on mobile. Here is a quick reference for the sizes you’ll use most:

LinkedIn’s guidance for photo posts is to use images at least 552 x 276 pixels, ideally 1080 pixels wide. Going wider than that rarely adds visible quality, but going narrower can look soft on high-resolution screens.

Which Aspect Ratios Does LinkedIn Support?

LinkedIn accepts photo aspect ratios from 3:1 (wide) to 4:5 (tall). It renders images at a maximum ratio of 4:5, so anything taller than that gets cropped. In practice, that gives you three dependable shapes. Portrait (4:5) is the tallest format LinkedIn shows without cropping, and it takes up the most feed space on mobile. Square (1:1) is safe, versatile, and works well in multi-image grids. Landscape (1.91:1) is the classic wide shape, best for link previews and simple graphics.

If you’re unsure, go with portrait or square. They tend to perform well because they dominate the mobile screen.

Do GIFs Work in LinkedIn Posts?

Yes, but with caveats. Animated GIFs work in single-image posts. Guides report that GIFs lose their animation when added to a multi-image post, and that animated GIFs aren’t supported for profile or Company Page images. If you need motion in a multi-image context, consider a short video instead, and remember that video can’t be mixed with photos in the same post.

LinkedIn Image File Size Limits

The upload limit for a feed photo is 5 MB per image. Files larger than that fail to upload, so compress or resize them first. LinkedIn also caps image resolution at 36 megapixels, which is far larger than you’ll ever need for a feed post. File size, not resolution, is usually the limit you’ll hit.

Company Page images have a lower cap. Guides report a 3 MB limit for Page images such as the logo and cover photo, so keep those files smaller than your post images. For formats, JPG and PNG are the safe choices. LinkedIn’s help documentation also lists GIF and WebP among accepted types, though some guides list only JPG, PNG, and GIF. When in doubt, export as JPG or PNG.

1. LinkedIn Carousel Size: Documents vs Multi-Image Posts

People often use “carousel” for two different things on LinkedIn, and the difference matters. A multi-image post is a gallery of up to 20 individual photos that viewers swipe through, where each photo is an image file. A document carousel is a single PDF uploaded as a swipeable post, where each page of the PDF becomes a slide. Guides report that LinkedIn allows document posts up to 100 MB and 300 pages, and supports PDF, PPT, PPTX, DOC, and DOCX files.

For document slides, square (1080 x 1080) or portrait (1080 x 1350) layouts are the common choice, exported as one PDF. Use a multi-image post for event recaps, product photos, and before-and-after shots. Use a document carousel for educational content, frameworks, and data slides, where you want a structured walkthrough with text.

2. LinkedIn Personal Profile Image Sizes

Your personal profile has two main visuals, and both are worth getting right. For your profile photo, upload a 400 x 400 pixel image. LinkedIn displays it as a circle, so keep your face centered with a little room around it. For your personal banner (background photo), use 1584 x 396 pixels. This wide format crops differently on mobile and desktop, so keep important text and faces away from the edges. Guides report an upload limit of 8 MB for profile and background photos.

3. LinkedIn Company Page Image Sizes

Company Pages need their own set of images, and LinkedIn’s recommended sizes for them have shifted over time, so older guides may show different numbers. The company logo is commonly recommended at 400 x 400 pixels and displayed as a square, so use a simple version of your logo that stays readable at small sizes.

The company cover image is where sources currently differ. LinkedIn’s help documentation, as quoted by recent guides, points to 1512 x 256 pixels, while older guides cite 1128 x 191 or larger files such as 4200 x 700. If your cover looks cropped, check LinkedIn’s current Page image specifications and keep key elements in the center. Keep each Page image file under the 3 MB cap that guides report. Because these numbers change, it’s worth verifying them in LinkedIn’s help center before redesigning your brand assets.

4. LinkedIn Link Preview Image Size

When you paste a link into a post, LinkedIn pulls a preview image from the page. The recommended size is 1200 x 627 pixels at a 1.91:1 ratio, with a 5 MB limit. That image comes from the page’s metadata (the Open Graph image), not from the post itself. If your preview looks wrong, check the image tag on the page you’re linking to, then use LinkedIn’s Post Inspector to refresh the cached version. For blog posts, set a clear 1200 x 627 image on every article so your links look polished wherever they’re shared.

Common LinkedIn Image Mistakes to Avoid

Most image problems on LinkedIn come from a handful of repeat mistakes. The first is uploading oversized files. A 12 MB image will fail, so compress to under 5 MB for posts and under 3 MB for Page images. The second is ignoring the 4:5 cap. A very tall infographic gets cropped, so slice it into a multi-image post or a document carousel.

Another common mistake is putting text too close to the edges. Banners and covers crop differently across devices, so keep headlines and logos inside a safe central area. Mixing aspect ratios in a multi-image post also leads to unpredictable cropping, so use one consistent ratio across all images. Using tiny text is a further problem, since most people scroll on phones and text that isn’t readable at a glance should be enlarged. Finally, relying on outdated guides can trip you up, because sizes for covers and logos have changed over the years. Verify against current sources.

Tips for Better LinkedIn Images

Good specs get your image onto the page. Good design gets it noticed. Lead with a strong first image, because in a multi-image post the first photo sets the grid and the first impression. Keep it simple, since one idea per image works better than a crowded graphic. Stay consistent too, because repeating colors, fonts, and layouts makes your posts recognizable in a busy feed.

Write alt text where the option is available, as it improves accessibility and helps more people engage with your content. Always preview before publishing, and check how the image looks on mobile, where most LinkedIn browsing happens.

How Adorack Helps You Manage LinkedIn Images and Posts

Getting image sizes right is half the job. The other half is publishing consistently, and that’s where Adorack helps. Adorack is a social media management platform that supports LinkedIn Company Pages alongside other networks. Its LinkedIn integration covers publishing to both profiles and company pages, so you can manage your professional presence from one workspace.

Adorack’s queue scheduling system lets you add posts to a queue that publishes automatically at predefined time slots. Once your images are sized and ready, you can load them in bulk and let the queue handle the timing instead of logging in each time. The content library gives your finished visuals a home. You can store posts and media, organize them with categories, and reuse strong content later, so your correctly sized assets don’t get lost in folders.

The content calendar shows your scheduled posts, campaigns, and time slots in one view. That makes it easy to spot a week full of text-only posts or too many similar images in a row. For teams and agencies, role-based permissions and an approval workflow let a manager check images before anything goes live, which is a useful safeguard when one wrong crop or oversized file could slip through. Prepare your images to the right dimensions, add them to your workspace, and let Adorack take care of consistent publishing.

LinkedIn Image Limits: Quick Reference Checklist

Use this table before you upload:

Frequently Asked Questions About LinkedIn Image Limits

How many photos can you post on LinkedIn at once?

Up to 20 photos in a single multi-image post. A multi-image post needs at least two photos.

What is the best LinkedIn image size for a post?

Portrait at 1080 x 1350 pixels or square at 1080 x 1080 pixels works well for most posts. Use 1200 x 627 pixels for landscape images and link previews.

What is the maximum file size for a LinkedIn image?

5 MB per photo for posts. Company Page images are reported to have a lower limit of 3 MB.

What aspect ratio does LinkedIn support?

LinkedIn supports photo ratios from 3:1 to 4:5 and renders images at a maximum of 4:5.

Can I post photos and a video together on LinkedIn?

No. LinkedIn posts carry one type of media at a time.

What is the difference between a carousel and a multi-image post?

A multi-image post is a gallery of up to 20 photos. A carousel is typically a PDF document where each page becomes a slide.

Do GIFs work in multi-image posts?

Guides report that animated GIFs lose their animation in multi-image posts, though they can work in single-image posts.

Why does my LinkedIn image look cropped?

The most common causes are a ratio taller than 4:5, text placed too near the edges, or mixed aspect ratios in a multi-image post. Resize to a supported shape and keep key elements centered.

What size should my LinkedIn Company Page cover be?

Sources currently disagree, with recent guides pointing to 1512 x 256 pixels and older ones citing other sizes. Check LinkedIn’s current Page image specifications before designing.

Can I schedule LinkedIn posts with images?

Yes. Tools like Adorack let you queue and schedule LinkedIn posts in advance, so you can prepare images in one session and publish them over time.

Final Thoughts

LinkedIn image limits are simple once you know the key numbers: up to 20 photos per post, a 5 MB file size cap, and a supported aspect ratio of 3:1 to 4:5. Portrait and square images at 1080 pixels wide give you the safest results, and keeping important elements near the center protects you from awkward crops.

Design to spec, preview before you publish, and build a repeatable system for scheduling. With a queue, a library, and a calendar behind you, your images stay sharp and your LinkedIn presence stays consistent.

Ready to schedule your LinkedIn posts with less effort? Start with Adorack and keep your Company Page active every week.