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There's an easy way to level up your LinkedIn profile—no design skills needed! Create an eye-catching, professional cover by customizing one of Shutterstock's free templates.
How to make a LinkedIn cover
1. Click a template or blank canvas you like, from the gallery above, and it'll appear in the Create editor.
2. Time to customize: change out the photos and graphics, if you like — add your own or choose a free image from our massive library.
3. Change the text and add text effects like drop shadows, outlines, or colors. You won't find text tools this good anywhere else.
4. Download your design. It's yours, free, forever. Whatcha gonna make next, design pro?
Make a LinkedIn cover photo they can't ignore
You won't get a second chance to make a first impression, so position yourself as the expert with a professional LinkedIn cover photo. Except here's a little secret: that pro look doesn't have to come from hiring a pro! Use a LinkedIn cover photo template from Shutterstock Create, and you'll make yourself the design expert—even with no experience. Choose a template or a blank canvas (both in pixel-perfect LinkedIn dimensions) and then use the amazingly simple tools to customize every aspect. Choose from millions of stock assets for the background and then add text to feature your killer value prop as a hirable employee or business guru. You already have the tools to get noticed—so why wait?
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Frequently asked questions about LinkedIn covers
LinkedIn cover photos give you the chance to add something extra to your professional profile—and there are all kinds of extras you could add! Some people use this space as nothing more than background, just to set a particular mood for their profile. Others use it to show off their design skills by featuring their own artistic creation or visual work. Still others use it to show solidarity with a cause they believe in, such as allyship or equal rights. Last but not least, another fantastic use of this space is as a direct call to action—perfect for consultants, coaches, or really anyone with a B2B sales funnel.
To change your LinkedIn cover photo, log into LinkedIn. In the upper right corner, click the arrow under Me to open the dropdown menu. Then click View Profile. With your profile open, click the camera icon (if you've never uploaded a cover photo) or the pencil icon (if you currently have a cover photo but want to change it). If you already have a photo, then you can use the built-in tools to reposition it, adjust the zoom, or add a filter. If you don't have a photo yet, then select one of LinkedIn's default photos or upload your own—the one you just made in Create, perhaps?
The correct dimensions for a LinkedIn cover photo are 1128 x 191 pixels. (FYI: the cover photo is also sometimes referred to as a "banner.") Whatever you call it, your LinkedIn cover photo is more than a background element. The smartest networkers use this space to reinforce their brand, highlight their skillset, and make a direct appeal or call to action. The cover photo may be narrow, but it's more than enough space to draw attention and make a compelling offer.