LinkedIn Images not working well?
Prompt 1: Problem 1
I am writing articles on LinkedIn to promote a busines/business profile.
When I start to write the article LinkedIn suggests to add an image.
I ask Chat GPT to create and image for that LinkedIn article. The thumbnail of that image will appear in the Email notifications sent to subscribers or connections.
I add that image and is too big. It doesn’t fit in the window.
I ask Copilot to give me the image size: 744 x 400 pixels
I use Photoshop and reduce the image created by ChatGPT, to the size of 744 x 400 px.
Still doesn’t fit well.
I reduce it more to different sizes and still doesn’t look well.
What is wrong? How to solve the problem?
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Prompt 2: Problem 2
I add an image in the body of the article.
Is too big and the button that is available to dragg and reduce the size doesn’t work.
How to solve the problem?
The issue with images appearing too large in the body of a LinkedIn article, combined with the resize drag handle (the corner grips that appear when selecting the image) not functioning, is commonly due to one of several factors: the image’s original dimensions exceeding the editor’s handling limits (e.g., over 1200px wide or very high resolution), browser compatibility problems, or occasional platform glitches in the article editor. LinkedIn’s article editor does support manual resizing by clicking the inserted image to select it, then dragging the corner handles while holding Shift to maintain aspect ratio—but if this fails, it’s often unreliable for very large files, and pre-resizing externally is the most consistent fix.
How to Solve It
1. Resize the Image Before Uploading:
– Use an external tool to scale the image down to fit the article body’s display constraints. LinkedIn articles render body (inline) images at a maximum width of 552 pixels in the published view, regardless of upload size—the platform auto-scales them to fit the content column. Uploading oversized images can cause editor display issues or poor scaling.
– **Recommended dimensions for body images**: 552 pixels wide, with height adjusted to maintain your original aspect ratio (e.g., for a landscape image, around 552 x 289 pixels at 1.91:1 ratio). This ensures it fits cleanly without needing editor adjustments.
– **Tools to use**:
– **Photoshop**: Open the image, go to Image > Image Size, set width to 552px, check “Constrain Proportions,” and resample using Bicubic Automatic. Export as JPEG or PNG.
– **Free online resizers**: Tools like Adobe Express, PicResize, or LightX Editor (mentioned in search results) allow quick uploads and resizing. Upload your image, select custom size (552px width), maintain aspect ratio, and download.
– **Canva**: Create a custom canvas at 552px wide, import your image, fit it, and export.
– Keep file size under 3MB (LinkedIn’s max for images) and use supported formats: JPEG, JPG, PNG, WEBP, or GIF (under 400 frames).
– After resizing, insert the new version into the article body via the editor’s image upload button.
2. **Troubleshoot the Editor If Resize Still Needed**:
– If you prefer trying in-editor resizing, ensure the image is selected properly: Click directly on it until blue handles appear at the corners/sides. Drag a corner (not side) while holding Shift to avoid distortion.
– If handles don’t appear or drag fails:
– Switch browsers (try Chrome or Edge; avoid older versions of Safari or Firefox, as they can have compatibility issues with LinkedIn’s editor).
– Clear browser cache/cookies, or use incognito/private mode.
– Set browser zoom to 100% (Ctrl+0 on Windows, Cmd+0 on Mac).
– Test on desktop only—the mobile app doesn’t support article editing with rich media.
– Note: Some users report that multi-image posts or inconsistent aspect ratios across images can cause resizing bugs; ensure all body images match in ratio (e.g., all landscape).
3. **Prevent Future Issues**:
– When generating images via AI tools like ChatGPT, specify the target size upfront (e.g., “Create a 552×289 pixel image for LinkedIn article body“).
– After inserting, preview the article (use the eye icon in the editor) on both desktop and mobile to confirm fit—LinkedIn auto-adjusts for different devices.
– If publishing newsletters (LinkedIn’s evolved article format), the same rules apply, but test email previews for thumbnail scaling.
This approach bypasses editor limitations and ensures crisp display. If the problem persists across browsers and resized images, it could be a temporary LinkedIn bug—check their status page or report via help.linkedin.com.
Note: both problems started to happen about 2 months ago. No problems before then. I used the same browsers, (Firefox and mainly Brave). Any comments?
The timing of your issues aligns with several reported developments around December 2025 that could explain the sudden onset, based on platform updates, bug reports, and browser-specific problems. Here’s a breakdown of likely causes and fixes, drawn from current data:
### Potential Causes
– **LinkedIn Platform Changes in Late 2025**: Around November-December 2025, LinkedIn rolled out updates to its terms, AI features (e.g., content summaries and generative tools), and ad/image handling optimizations. While not explicitly about article editors, these coincided with increased reports of upload and rendering glitches, including images not fitting or resizing properly in the newsletter/article interface (LinkedIn rebranded articles as newsletters but kept similar functionality). For instance, updated AI moderation and feed algorithms may have indirectly affected how the editor processes images, leading to stricter auto-scaling or cropping. YouTube troubleshooting videos from November-December 2025 specifically address “can’t upload photo” and “file upload failed” errors on LinkedIn, suggesting a wave of issues during that period.
– **Browser Compatibility, Especially with Brave**: Brave (Chromium-based) and Firefox have documented compatibility hiccups with LinkedIn’s editor, particularly for media uploads and resizing. Brave’s Shields (ad/tracker blocking) can interfere with JavaScript-heavy features like the drag-resize handles or image previews—reports from late 2025 note display distortions, blank images, or failed uploads on Brave. Firefox has fewer complaints but isn’t immune, especially if extensions conflict. These browsers weren’t updated to break LinkedIn deliberately, but platform tweaks on LinkedIn’s end (e.g., new AI-driven rendering) likely exposed existing incompatibilities. No issues before December suggests your setup was fine until these changes hit.
– **No Widespread Outage, But Targeted Bugs**: LinkedIn’s status pages show no major downtime in December 2025-January 2026, but user forums (e.g., Reddit, Threads) highlight sporadic image-related bugs starting then, often tied to oversized uploads or editor glitches. If your images were generated via AI tools like ChatGPT, their default resolutions might now mismatch LinkedIn’s evolved specs, exacerbating fits.
### How to Solve It
– **Update Image Specs for Better Fit**:
– **Header/Banner Images**: Switch to 1920 x 1080 pixels (aspect ratio ~16:9 landscape). This is the current recommendation for newsletter/article covers—your previous 744 x 400 (or smaller) is too low-res and mismatched, causing poor auto-cropping in the editor, previews, and emails. Generate AI images at this size directly (e.g., prompt: “Create a 1920×1080 landscape header image for LinkedIn newsletter on [topic]”).
– **Body Images**: Stick to 552 pixels wide (height proportional, e.g., 552 x 289 for landscape). This matches the article content column width; uploading larger forces unreliable server-side scaling.
– General: Use JPEG/PNG under 5MB, 72+ DPI. Center critical elements to avoid edge cropping in thumbnails.
– **Browser Fixes**:
– **Try Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge**: These are LinkedIn’s most supported browsers—switch temporarily for editing. Many users fixed similar issues by doing this, as Brave/Firefox can lag on feature parity.
– **For Brave**: Disable Shields for linkedin.com (click the lion icon > set to “Don’t run” or “Simple”). Clear cache/cookies (Settings > Privacy > Clear browsing data), then restart. Update Brave to the latest version if not already.
– **For Firefox**: Disable extensions (e.g., ad blockers), clear cache (Options > Privacy > Cookies and Site Data), and ensure it’s updated. Test in a private window.
– Common Step: Always set browser zoom to 100% during editing; glitches spike at other levels.
– **Other Troubleshooting**:
– Clear LinkedIn cache: Log out, clear browser data specific to linkedin.com, log back in.
– Test on Another Device: Use a different computer or the LinkedIn mobile app (though app editing is limited for articles).
– If Persistent: Report via LinkedIn Help (Settings > Help > Report a problem) with screenshots—bugs from December 2025 have prompted fixes for some users.
– **Prevention**: When prompting AI for images, specify the exact size/ratio. Publish drafts to test email thumbnails before going live.
These steps should resolve the fitting and resizing problems, as they’ve worked for similar cases reported in early 2026. If not, it might be a lingering account-specific bug—contact LinkedIn support with your timeline for escalation.
