Circle Crop for LinkedIn Profile Picture

LinkedIn displays profile photos at multiple sizes. The profile page header shows 200-300 × 200-300 px on desktop, with 152 × 152 px on mobile. Feed posts show 56 × 56 px. Search results and notifications use 32-48 × 32-48 px. Comments use 32 × 32 px.

A professional headshot works best when the face fills most of the visible circle area, leaves about 10-15% padding on top of the head, and uses a clean background that doesn't clash with LinkedIn's interface. Studio headshots and well-lit phone photos both work, the key is recognizability at the smaller display sizes.

Five things separate a strong LinkedIn avatar from a weak one. Use a face-on or three-quarter angle, not a profile shot, because circular crops tend to chop off pointed-side compositions. Keep your eyes in the upper third of the circle, the natural focal point. Use a high-contrast background so your face stands out at thumbnail sizes. Avoid distracting backgrounds with patterns or text that compete with your face. Update annually so your avatar matches your current appearance, since old photos read as misleading.

The live thumbnail row shows your crop at 56 × 56 px (feed size). If your face isn't recognizable at that size, the crop or the source photo needs adjustment.