LinkedIn Article Cover Size
LinkedIn article and newsletter cover images display at 1200 × 644 px with a 1.86:1 aspect ratio. This image appears at the top of the article, in feed shares, and in newsletter emails. It's the most prominent visual element of a LinkedIn long-form article.
Specifications
| Pixels | 1200 × 644 px |
| Aspect ratio | 1.86:1 |
| Supported formats | JPG, PNG |
| Max file size | 5 MB |
| Safe zone | Keep content 60 px from all edges |
Design Tips
- →Article cover images appear in the feed when someone shares your article — treat it as a social preview image. Include the article topic visually, not just as a logo/brand color.
- →Keep text large (40 pt minimum) and short (article title or 3-word summary) — the image is displayed at various sizes from feed thumbnail to full article header.
- →Avoid putting text in the bottom 100 px — this area can be obscured by LinkedIn's UI overlay on some article layouts.
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Set a custom canvas to 1200 × 644 px, generate visuals from a text prompt, and export at the right dimensions — no design software needed.
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What is the LinkedIn article cover image size?+
LinkedIn article and newsletter cover images are 1200 × 644 px with a 1.86:1 aspect ratio. Upload as JPG or PNG under 5 MB. This image appears at the top of your article and as a thumbnail when the article is shared in the feed.