When creating an event on LinkedIn, you have the option to upload a header image that will display at the top of the event page. This eyecatching header image helps promote your event and create visual interest for attendees. But what are the recommended dimensions for a LinkedIn event header image?
The LinkedIn Recommended Image Size
According to LinkedIn’s help documentation, the recommended dimensions for an event header image are:
- Minimum width: 1,128 pixels
- Minimum height: 376 pixels
- Aspect ratio: 3:1
So in summary, your image should be at least 1,128 x 376 pixels with a 3:1 aspect ratio to properly fit the header space on a LinkedIn event page. Anything smaller may appear blurry or pixelated.
Why These Dimensions?
LinkedIn bases these recommended dimensions on the standard desktop layout of event pages. A 1,128 x 376 pixel image fills the horizontal header space appropriately so the image looks vivid and bold, but not awkwardly stretched.
The 3:1 aspect ratio works well because most computer displays also have a widescreen horizontal orientation. A header image with a similar wide, rectangular shape will look natural on attendees’ screens.
Tips for Creating Your Header Image
When designing your LinkedIn event header image, keep these tips in mind:
- Use high resolution images whenever possible. Images should be at least 72 dpi. Higher resolution photos will look crisper.
- Include relevant text and visuals. The header image should communicate details about the event like the title, date, location, etc.
- Optimize the image for LinkedIn. Save images in RGB color mode and reduce file size as much as possible without sacrificing quality.
- Use eye-catching designs. The header image is valuable real estate. Use colors, graphics and text to create an attractive, engaging graphic.
Other LinkedIn Event Image Sizes
In addition to the header image, there are a few other images you may need when creating a LinkedIn event. The recommended dimensions for these are:
Event Thumbnail Image
- 90 x 90 pixels
This small square image appears on the event organizer’s profile and in LinkedIn feeds to represent the event. It should showcase a logo, graphic or other iconic image for the event in an90 x 90 pixel size.
Organizer Logo
- 300 x 300 pixels
Add your company or brand’s logo in a 300 x 300 pixel size to display next to the event description.
Image Type | Recommended Dimensions |
---|---|
Header Image | 1,128 x 376 pixels (3:1 ratio) |
Thumbnail Image | 90 x 90 pixels |
Organizer Logo | 300 x 300 pixels |
Dimensions for Other Social Media Platforms
If you plan to promote your LinkedIn event across other platforms like Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, the header image sizes may vary. Here are the recommended dimensions for events header images on other popular social networks:
Facebook Event Header Images
- Minimum Width: 1,200 pixels
- Minimum Height: 630 pixels
- Recommended Size: 1,920 x 1,080 pixels
Facebook displays event header images at 820 pixels wide on desktop and 640 pixels wide on mobile. For best quality, upload event header images that are at least 1,200 x 630 pixels. However, for ideal image quality across devices, Facebook recommends 1,920 x 1,080 pixels.
Twitter Event Header Images
- 1,500 x 500 pixels
Twitter displays event header photos at 1,500 x 500 pixels on both desktop and mobile. So those are the exact dimensions you should use when designing Twitter event headers.
Instagram Event Header Images
- Minimum 1080 pixels wide
Instagram does not have an exact size recommendation for event images. However, uploads must be at least 1080 pixels wide. Square images 1080 x 1080 pixels or vertical images 1080 x 1350 pixels are common Instagram event header dimensions.
Sizing Images for Retina/High Resolution Displays
With more high resolution “Retina” displays becoming standard on devices, you may also want to consider creating event header images at 2x or 3x the recommended dimensions. Then you can serve these larger images to devices with Retina displays for optimal sharpness.
For example, a LinkedIn event header image sized at 1,128 x 376 pixels would be created at 2x or 3x resolution like this:
- 2x resolution: 2,256 x 752 pixels
- 3x resolution: 3,384 x 1,128 pixels
Of course, with larger files sizes, you need to find a balance between quality and performance. But optimizing images for high resolution screens can enhance the visual experience for many of your attendees.
Using Image Editing Tools
To create event header images precisely sized to LinkedIn’s or other platforms’ requirements, you need an image editing tool. Some options include:
Canva
Canva is a free graphic design platform with preset templates and dimensions for social media images. Just select the LinkedIn event header template and you can customize your own design.
Crello
Like Canva, Crello provides templates for social media graphics sized specifically for each platform’s images sizes. The templates make it easy to create properly sized event headers.
PicMonkey
PicMonkey has a collage tool you can use to precisely arrange and resize photos, graphics and text into the optimal header for LinkedIn events or other platforms.
GIMP
GIMP is a free, open-source photo editing software similar to Photoshop. You can manually adjust image dimensions and aspect ratios to create custom header graphics.
Adobe Photoshop
Photoshop is the industry standard for image editing. Use image size presets or manually define custom dimensions to design beautiful, engaging graphics for your professional event.
Conclusion
To recap, the ideal header image dimensions for a LinkedIn event are 1,128 x 376 pixels with a 3:1 aspect ratio. This creates an eye-catching graphic optimized for the LinkedIn event page layout. Use high resolution source images whenever possible and consider 2x or 3x sizes for retina displays.
And customize images with graphics, text and visuals that promote your event. With these tips, you can create stunning header images that will stand out in LinkedIn feeds and attract more registrations.