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LinkedIn sponsored content and advertising specifications

Official Documentation
3 Formats

Updated 2/27/2026

Sponsored Content

LinkedIn
Source

Single Image Ad

Sponsored content with a single image in LinkedIn feed

Sponsored Content

Dimensions

1200 × 627(Horizontal)
Aspect Ratio: 1.91:1
Recommended
1080 × 1080(Square)
Aspect Ratio: 1:1
Recommended

File Specifications

Image

Max Size:5 MB
Formats:JPG, PNG, GIF
Min Size:640 × 360

Recommended: 1200 x 627 pixels for optimal display

Text Limits

FieldMax LengthRecommended
Introductory Text600 characters150 characters
Headline200 characters70 characters
Description300 characters

Best Practices

design

Use professional, high-quality images

Avoid stock photos that feel inauthentic

content

Front-load key information in first 150 characters

LinkedIn
Source

Video Ad

Sponsored video content in LinkedIn feed

Sponsored Content

Dimensions

1920 × 1080(Horizontal)
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Recommended
1080 × 1080(Square)
Aspect Ratio: 1:1
Recommended
1080 × 1920(Vertical)
Aspect Ratio: 9:16

File Specifications

Video

Max Size:200 MB
Formats:MP4
Duration:3s - 30 minutes
Codec:H.264
Frame Rate:30 fps

Recommended: 3-30 seconds for best engagement

Text Limits

FieldMax LengthRecommended
Introductory Text600 characters150 characters
Headline200 characters

Best Practices

content

Hook viewers in the first 3 seconds

Keep videos under 30 seconds for maximum completion rate

design

Add captions for sound-off viewing

LinkedIn
Source

Carousel Ad

Multiple swipeable cards with images or videos

Sponsored Content

Dimensions

1080 × 1080(Square)
Aspect Ratio: 1:1
Recommended

File Specifications

Image

Max Size:10 MB
Formats:JPG, PNG, GIF

2-10 cards per carousel

Text Limits

FieldMax LengthRecommended
Introductory Text255 characters
Card Headline*45 characters

Best Practices

content

Tell a story across the carousel cards

design

Use consistent visual style across all cards