How to Change Your LinkedIn Banner？
LinkedIn is the top platform for professionals to grow networks, skills, and careers. A polished profile is key, and first impressions matter—starting with the profile banner.In December 2024, LinkedIn introduced a revolving banner slideshow for Premium users, letting them upload up to five files to dynamically showcase work, achievements, or brand identity.As LinkedIn’s Ora Levit noted, the feature helps professionals “make a stronger first impression,” whether showcasing services, listings, or projects.Get ready for 2025 by using this feature to update your banner to something more eye-catching.
- Author: Shine
- Update: Jun 07, 2025
How to Change Your LinkedIn Banner
To change or edit your LinkedIn banner, navigate to LinkedIn via your browser or the mobile app. Then, sign in to your account to access your profile.
1) Access Your Profile
On desktop, locate the profile shortcut sidebar and click or tap anywhere in the highlighted space to open your profile.
On mobile, tap the profile picture icon in the top left corner of the screen to expand the sidebar, then tap anywhere in the highlighted area to navigate to your profile.
2) Open the Banner Editor
Once on your profile page, click or tap the pencil icon to edit your LinkedIn profile banner. This action will open the banner editor.
3）Change or Delete the Image
After selecting the pencil icon, the "change photo" option will appear. Clicking Change photo lets you upload a new image.
Clicking Delete photo removes your current background image entirely, leaving a blank background that can be replaced with a new upload at any time.
Likewise, instead of completely changing your banner you can edit the existing cover photo. Editing options include:
Adjusting the crop, zoom, or rotation.
Applying image filters.
Tweaking basic values such as brightness, contrast, saturation, and adding a vignette.
How to Add a LinkedIn Banner Slideshow
Adding a banner slideshow to your LinkedIn profile is simple, but it's important to note that this feature is exclusive to Premium users.
1. Access the Banner Editor
Navigate to the banner editing screen as outlined in the previous section, then select "Change photo".
2. Choose the Slideshow Option
A menu will appear with options to upload a new image, select from publicly available banners, or create a banner slideshow. Select "Create slideshow" to get started (Premium users only)
On Mobile
The process is nearly identical. After opening the banner editor, tap "Add photo" at the bottom of the screen. From there, select "Create slideshow" to begin.
3.Upload Your Files
Upload files to the editor to add them to the slideshow. When selecting files:
Include up to five media files.
Accepted formats: JPEG, PNG. GIFs will upload as still frames (no animation).
Each file must be under 8MB. Compress images using a free online tool if needed.
Note: Formats like HEIC (common in iPhone photos) may not be supported.
4. Arrange Your Slideshow
Once your files are uploaded, a menu will display allowing you to arrange your slideshow or make edits. To edit photos individually, select the pen icon at the bottom of each image. To arrange your slideshow, click and drag each image to the location where you want it to be featured (e.g., 1st, 2nd, 3rd).
When you're finished making changes, select the "Save" button in the bottom left. Your final banner slideshow will now be visible on your profile, allowing other users on the platform to view it in order, or select the images individually.
Remember, this space is important for highlighting your skills and expertise, so include professional content that relates to you or your job duties.
How to Make a LinkedIn Profile Banner Using Kapwing
Creating a standout LinkedIn banner is key to making positive first impressions with other users. Designing a custom banner is the best way to highlight your unique skills or personal brand.
Designing a LinkedIn Banner From Scratch
Start by creating a new project on Kapwing using our LinkedIn banner template. Pre-sized at 1584 x 396 pixels, this template is optimized for personal profiles. Alternatively, you can use a template for business page banners.
Next, use the sidebar to upload media, add text layers, or select from available design elements. If unsure where to start, browse the Images menu for a suitable background or generate your own image using AI.
For this example, I selected an image from the "minimal" category as the background for my banner.
Add personal touches like text, logos, or a business watermark to your banner. Simply drag, drop, and resize media onto the canvas.
To make adjustments, click any media element and use the Edit menu on the right to modify color, size, outline, layering, and more.
When you’re ready to finalize your design, click on the Export Project button in the top right corner. For optimal results, save your banner as a PNG file at the recommended resolution of 1584 x 396 pixels.
Need help uploading your banner to LinkedIn? Scroll up to the How to Change Your LinkedIn Banner section for step-by-step instructions.
