Free LinkedIn Photo Maker
Crop any picture to a clean 400×400 square that fits LinkedIn's circle crop perfectly. Remove the background if you want. Free, instant, no signup.
- ✓ Crop to a 400×400 square
- ✓ One-tap filters (Professional, B&W, more)
- ✓ Subtle skin smoothing
- ✓ Instant download, no signup
Upload your photo
Click to browse — we'll crop it to a 400×400 square
What size is a LinkedIn profile photo?
LinkedIn profile photos are square and displayed in a circle. The recommended minimum is 400×400 pixels (it accepts up to 7680×4320). This tool outputs a clean 400×400 square that fills the circle crop without getting zoomed or cut off.
Why crop to a square first?
LinkedIn shows your profile photo inside a circle and zooms to fill it. Upload a wide shot or one where your face sits near an edge, and the circle lops off the top of your head or your shoulders. Cropping to a centered square yourself means you decide the framing — not LinkedIn's auto-zoom.
The sweet spot: head and the top of your shoulders, face centered, a little breathing room on all sides. That survives the circle crop on both desktop and the mobile app.
A few things that make a LinkedIn photo work
Fill the frame with your face
Your face should take up roughly 60% of the square. A distant full-body shot disappears once LinkedIn shrinks it to a thumbnail.
Keep the background calm
A plain wall, soft office blur, or a removed background keeps the focus on you. Use the background removal above if your original is busy.
Good light, real you
Face a window for soft, even light. A natural expression beats a stiff one — this is a professional network, not a passport office.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size should a LinkedIn profile photo be?
LinkedIn recommends a square image of at least 400×400 pixels, up to 7680×4320. Square (1:1) is the key part — LinkedIn crops your photo into a circle, so anything off-center or non-square gets cut awkwardly. This tool outputs a 400×400 square that fits cleanly.
Why does my LinkedIn photo look cropped or zoomed in?
LinkedIn displays profile photos in a circle and zooms to fill it. If your original photo is wide or your face is near an edge, the circle crop cuts off the top of your head or your chin. Crop to a centered square first (with this tool) so you control the framing instead of letting LinkedIn decide.
Should I remove the background for a LinkedIn photo?
A plain, uncluttered background keeps attention on your face and reads as more professional. Background removal is optional here — use it if your original has a busy or distracting setting. A neutral wall or soft office blur also works if you prefer keeping some context.
Is this LinkedIn photo tool free?
Yes. Crop to square, optionally remove the background, and download — free, no signup, no watermark.