LINKEDIN POST IMAGES
AI LinkedIn post images you describe and refine for a professional feed
A LinkedIn post image sits in a professional feed where the audience reads for industry insight, career updates and business results. LinkedIn's help center recommends sharing images at 1200 by 627 pixels with a 1.91:1 ratio and a maximum file size of 3 megabytes. The feed mixes text posts, document carousels and image posts, so a strong visual with a clear focal point helps a post stand out. ImageQuarry lets you describe a scene or upload a photo, then ask for changes in words: a cleaner background, a more muted palette, a data-friendly layout. Each request builds a new version while the earlier ones stay.
LinkedIn is a professional network. Images that read as polished and informative tend to perform better than casual or heavily stylized visuals.
Last updated October 2026
From a brief to a LinkedIn-ready image
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Describe the professional scene
Name the subject and the context: a product, a chart background, a workspace shot, an abstract representation of an idea. LinkedIn audiences respond to clarity and relevance, so tie the image to the post's point.
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Refine the tone one request at a time
Ask for a more muted palette, a different background, or a text-safe area for a stat or a headline. Say what to keep: "Keep the chart layout and the blue tones." Each request makes a new version.
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Compare and download
Put versions side by side, choose the one that matches the post's message, and download it. Confirm the file is at least 1200 pixels wide and under 3 megabytes before uploading.
Requests written for LinkedIn posts
Each card is a request you could type. None is a result.
Data story background
A post about a metric or a result needs a visual that supports the number without distracting from it.
Product announcement
A new feature or product needs a composed image that looks intentional, not a screenshot.
Team or culture post
A hiring or culture post benefits from a real-feeling workspace image.
Thought leadership abstract
An abstract visual can anchor an opinion post. Name the mood and the palette.
Event recap banner
A post recapping a conference or workshop needs a wide, dynamic image.
What LinkedIn post images need to get right
LinkedIn recommends 1200 by 627 pixels
LinkedIn's help center states that custom post images should use a 1.91:1 ratio at 1200 by 627 pixels, with a minimum width of 200 pixels and a maximum file size of 3 megabytes.
Professional tone outperforms casual
The LinkedIn feed is read by colleagues, recruiters and clients. Images that look intentional and relevant to the post's topic earn more engagement than generic visuals.
Alt text is available
LinkedIn allows alt text on images. A clear description helps screen readers and may improve how the platform distributes the post.
PNG or JPEG accepted
LinkedIn's help center recommends PNG or JPEG, noting that high-resolution JPEG tends to load faster than PNG at the same quality.
Every version keeps its path
Each change produces a new version and the earlier ones are preserved, with the prompt, the uploaded source and any references that produced them.
LinkedIn post image types and what to ask for
| Post type | Image goal | Request to start from |
|---|---|---|
| Data or stat share | Background for a large number overlay | "Slate blue background with subtle grid, center empty for a stat." |
| Product update | Polished product shot | "Laptop on a wooden desk, product on screen, warm daylight." |
| Hiring or culture | Workspace that suggests the environment | "Open office, plants, natural light, three desks, no people." |
| Thought leadership | Abstract visual matching the tone | "Navy and gold geometric shapes on white, balanced." |
| Event recap | Dynamic stage or venue shot | "Conference stage with spotlights, audience silhouettes, bokeh." |
What an AI LinkedIn post image is
An AI LinkedIn post image is a professional feed visual created from a written description, or changed from a photo you upload, rather than designed in a graphics tool. In ImageQuarry it starts a conversation: describe the scene, ask for changes, and keep every version along the way.
It is not a LinkedIn ad, and it is not a banner for your profile. If the post needs a real team photo or a real event shot, use a camera and treat the AI image as a layout preview or an abstract companion.
Questions about AI LinkedIn post images
What size should a LinkedIn post image be?
LinkedIn's help center recommends 1200 by 627 pixels at a 1.91:1 ratio, with a maximum file size of 3 megabytes. Describe a wide composition, then check the file before uploading.
Should I use PNG or JPEG?
LinkedIn accepts both. The help center notes that high-resolution JPEG tends to perform better than PNG at the same quality level. Try both and compare.
Can I add a reference image for brand tones?
Yes. Add a reference and ask for that palette. References guide the result, so review each version to see how closely it follows them.
Can I start from a screenshot or a photo?
Yes. Upload the image and describe what to change: the background, the framing or the lighting. The original stays as the first version.
How do I make an abstract image for a thought post?
Describe the mood and the palette rather than a literal scene: "Navy and gold geometric shapes on white, balanced composition." Then refine the balance and the colors one request at a time.
What does ImageQuarry cost?
Every plan is paid: Starter at $9 per month with 100 image credits a month, or Pro at $29 per month with 300 image credits a month.
Pricing
| ImageQuarry plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $9 per month | 100 image credits a month; optional metered overage at $0.12 per extra credit, off unless you turn it on |
| Pro | $29 per month | 300 image credits a month; optional metered overage at $0.09 per extra credit, off unless you turn it on |
Create an image. Edit it with words. Keep refining.
Describe the scene. Then keep refining.
Start with the subject and the professional tone, ask for one change at a time, and keep every version until one anchors the post.
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