Adding a cover image to your profile makes your professional story more visually appealing. Your cover image appears behind your profile photo above the introduction section of your profile. As a Premium Business, Sales Navigator, or Recruiter subscriber, you have the option to further enhance your cover image by uploading multiple images that can be viewed as a slideshow at the top of your profile, making you even more noticeable to recruiters, future employers, prospective clients, and other members.
Before you start
- Free members can upload a single cover image but cannot create a slideshow.
- Ensure your images meet LinkedIn’s size and format requirements.
To create a dynamic cover image:
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Click the
Me icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage. -
Click View Profile.
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Click the
Camera icon on the upper-right corner of the introduction section. -
Click
Create slideshow from the pop-up window. -
Select and upload images to create slideshow.
- You can add up to five images to create a slideshow.
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From the cover images window, you can:
- Edit cover image: Crop the photo, use photo filters, adjust, change the position and size, or rotate your cover image.
- Reorder images: Place your cursor over an image and click on either
Arrow to reorder the uploaded images. - Duplicate image: Click the
Duplicate icon to duplicate an uploaded image. - Add: Click the
Add icon to add an image. - Delete: Click the
Delete icon to delete an uploaded image.
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Click Apply on the lower right to upload cover image slideshow.
To change or delete slideshow cover image:
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Click the
Me icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage. -
Click View Profile.
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Click the
Edit icon on the upper-right corner of the cover image in the introduction section. -
From the cover images pop-up, you can:
- Edit slideshow cover image: Crop the photo, use photo filters, adjust, change the position and size, or rotate your cover image.
- Reorder images: Place your cursor over an image and click on either
Arrow to reorder the uploaded images. - Change cover image: Select the image you want to replace and click the
Delete icon to delte the image and upload new images. - Delete slideshow: Click Delete slideshow on the lower left and confirm your action to delete your slideshow cover image.
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Click Apply on the lower right.
To create a dynamic cover image:
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Tap your profile photo.
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Tap View profile or tap your profile photo again.
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Tap the
Camera icon on the upper-right corner of the introduction section.
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Tap
Create slideshow from the pop-up.
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Select and upload images to create slideshow.
- You can add up to five images to create a slideshow.
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After uploading cover images for slideshow, you can:
Edit cover image: Crop the photo, use photo filters, adjust, change the position and size, or rotate your cover image.- Reorder images: Tap the Reorder icon to reorder the uploaded images.
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Tap Next on the upper right to upload cover image slideshow.
To change or delete slideshow cover image:
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Tap your profile photo.
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Tap View profile or tap your profile photo again.
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Tap the
Edit icon on your cover image. -
From the cover image pop-up, you can:
Edit cover image: Crop the photo, use photo filters, adjust, change the position and size, or rotate your cover image.- Edit slideshow: Tap Change photo and upload images to replace existing ones.
- Delete slideshow: Tap Delete slideshow and confirm your action to delete your slideshow cover image.
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Tap Next (if applicable).
Expected result
- A single cover image will appear behind your profile photo.
- If you uploaded multiple images, they will display as a slideshow, changing every three seconds.
Troubleshooting
- Image not uploading? Check that the file meets LinkedIn’s size and format requirements.
- Slideshow not working? Ensure you’ve uploaded more than one image.
Privacy note
Your cover image or slideshow is visible to anyone who can view your profile.
Benefits
- Showcase your brand visually: Use multiple images to highlight achievements, projects, or your professional identity.
- Increase visibility: A dynamic slideshow draws attention from recruiters, employers, and potential clients.
- Personalize your profile: Make your introduction section more engaging and memorable.
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