Custom image background photo

Last updated: 2 years ago

Important to know

Currently, this feature is only available to LinkedIn members in the USA.

You can select a background photo from the LinkedIn custom image photo gallery that captures your interests or personality.

To add a background photo from the Add a custom image gallery:

  1. Click the Me icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage.
  2. Click View Profile.

  3. Click the Camera icon on the upper-right corner of the introduction section.

  4. Select an image from the Add a custom image gallery.

  5. Click Save.

To change or delete background photo:

  1. Click the Me icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage.
  2. Click View Profile.

  3. Click the Edit icon on the upper-right corner of the background photo in the introduction section.

  4. From the background photo pop-up, you can:

    • Change background photo: Click Change photo and select an image from the Add a custom image gallery.
    • Delete background photo: Click Delete photo and confirm your action to delete your background photo.
  5. Click Save (if applicable).

Notes:

  • LinkedIn will periodically update the custom image photo gallery that members can choose their background photos from.
  • You won’t have to reposition the background photo you’ve selected.

Learn more

Add or change the background photo on your profile