Free LinkedIn banner maker that says what you're looking for

A cover image in LinkedIn's exact dimensions, ready in 30 seconds, no sign-up. Nothing ends up under your profile photo, on desktop or on mobile.

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PNG 1584 x 396, LinkedIn's exact format.

Compose your banner

Your message

A degree, a tool, a skill. Short: it has to be read in a second.

Your style

Template
Colours
Typography

Six LinkedIn banner templates, in your hands

Each template is a base: you change the background, the accent colour, the typography and the emoji, or drop in your own photo. Here is what they look like with real profiles.

Why a banner that says what you're looking for

Your profile photo says who you are, your headline says what you do. Your LinkedIn banner, which LinkedIn calls the cover image, is the only place that can say what you're looking for, where, and from when. A recruiter passing by your profile knows it in a second, and so does your network.

The right LinkedIn banner size

LinkedIn recommends a cover image of 1584 x 396 pixels, PNG or JPG, under 8 MB. That is exactly what this maker produces, with no cropping needed.

The trap is the profile photo. On desktop it covers the bottom left of the banner; on mobile it is bigger and reaches higher. Many banners made from a template have their text hidden without the person knowing. Here, all the content sits in the area visible on every device, and the preview shows you the result with the photo.

What to put on your LinkedIn banner, depending on your situation

LinkedIn banner for an apprenticeship

The target job, the school-company schedule and the start date. That is what a recruiter checks first, and what is missing on almost every apprentice profile. Add the degree you are studying for as a strength.

LinkedIn banner for an internship

Duration and period matter as much as the job: “from January 2027” saves ten pointless messages. One or two tools you master are enough as strengths.

LinkedIn banner for a first job or a permanent position

Be precise about the job, not the sector: “Web developer” reads better than “versatile profile”. The area and the availability tell the recruiter whether it is worth a message.

LinkedIn banner for a freelancer

Your speciality and your availability, right now or from a given month. The Card or Bold template, in your colours, works as a business card.

The mistakes that cost you views

How to add your banner on LinkedIn

  1. 1

    Download your image, then open your LinkedIn profile.

  2. 2

    Click the pencil icon at the top right of the cover image. On mobile, tap the background photo.

  3. 3

    Choose “Change cover photo”, upload the file and save. Nothing to crop: the dimensions are already right.

Frequently asked questions

LinkedIn banner, cover image or background photo: what's the difference?

None. It is the same image, the one shown behind your profile photo. LinkedIn now calls it the “cover image” or “cover photo”, the mobile app still says “background photo”, and everyone says “banner”.

What size should a LinkedIn banner be in 2026?

1584 x 396 pixels, a 4:1 ratio. Smaller, the image is stretched and blurry; larger, it is scaled down without loss. The file must be under 8 MB, PNG or JPG.

Why is the left side of my banner empty?

Because LinkedIn places your profile photo there. On desktop it covers the bottom left, on mobile it is even bigger. The maker keeps that area free so your message stays readable everywhere.

Is the tool really free, with no sign-up?

Yes. You compose, you download, that's it. No account, no email, no watermark. Sponta is a spontaneous application service: the banner is our way of helping you get noticed.

Can I use it for a company page?

Company pages use a different format, 1128 x 191 pixels. This tool is made for personal profiles, where saying what you're looking for makes sense.

How do I make a LinkedIn banner that attracts recruiters?

One idea, readable in a second: your job title, the contract you want, your area and your availability date. No stock photo, no quote, no text under the profile photo. That is exactly what this maker does.

Can I use my own photo as background?

Yes, with the Photo template: drop an image, it is darkened automatically so the text stays readable. It stays in your browser and is never uploaded.

Do I need Canva or Photoshop to make a LinkedIn banner?

No. General design tools offer decorative templates, but none handles the area hidden by your profile photo or guides you on what to write. Here, you fill in four fields and the banner is ready in the right format.

Your banner says what you're looking for. Now go tell the companies.

With Sponta, you send your spontaneous application to companies in your area without waiting for them to post a job. 1 in 2 hires happens without a public job ad.

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