About Social Banner Maker
Social Banner Maker is a free online tool for creating LinkedIn background banners. You choose a photo that fits your profession, type your name and job title, and download a finished 1584 × 396 pixel image that is ready to upload. There is no account to create and nothing to install.
Why we built it
A large share of LinkedIn profiles still use the default grey-blue background, often because general-purpose design tools feel like too much effort for one image, or because people are unsure of the correct size. Banners made in a hurry are frequently cropped wrongly or have text hidden behind the profile photo. We wanted a tool that gets those details right by default: the exact LinkedIn ratio, text positioned away from the profile picture, and a gradient that keeps text readable.
How it works
- Professional backgrounds. Pick one of 20 profession categories, or search for any keyword. Photos come from Unsplash, and each preview credits its photographer.
- Live previews. Your text is drawn on every background as you type, so you can compare options side by side.
- Correct output. Downloads are full-resolution PNG files at exactly 1584 × 396 pixels.
- Private by design. The banner is generated inside your browser. The name, title and email you type are never sent to our server.
Our guides
A good banner is more than a nice photo, so we also publish practical guides on banner sizes and safe zones, what to write, readability, and ideas for specific professions. We test the advice against how LinkedIn actually displays banners on desktop and mobile, and update the guides when platforms change.
How the site is funded
The tool is free to use. To cover hosting and development costs, the site may display advertising served by Google AdSense. Ads never affect the banners you download. You can read how advertising cookies work in our privacy policy.
Get in touch
Suggestions for new professions, banner sizes or features are always welcome. Email us at socialbanner@gmail.com or visit the contact page.