Can I use any photo on LinkedIn?

When possible, use photos that you have taken yourself. Unless you are employed and and are taking photos as part of your job, you own the copyright in your own photos. (Don’t forget to obtain a model release from any persons in your photographs. This is not a copyright issue but is a privacy/publicity issue.)

Should I use images on LinkedIn?

Using a great image in tandem with your new found headline writing skills, will make your posts stand out in the new LinkedIn feed. Think of your updates as newspapers lined up on the station forecourt vying for attention. A killer headline and a great photo will nail it every time.

Are images on LinkedIn copyrighted?

Nope… LinkedIn is updating their User Agreement effective October 23, 2014 to reinforce their commitment to respecting what’s ours. They are officially giving us control and ownership of our content. Just remember, no matter what, once you put something out on the internet, it is public.

What kind of photo is suitable for LinkedIn?

Use a high-resolution image The ideal size for your LinkedIn profile picture is 400 x 400 pixels. Larger file sizes are also fine (although 8MB is the max), but try to avoid small, low-resolution images. If the picture looks a bit blurry when you upload it, you may want to opt for a different one.

What images are public domain?

A public domain image is defined as a photo, clip art or vector whose copyright has expired or never existed in the first place. These images can be used by almost anyone for personal and commercial purposes.

Can you use a selfie for LinkedIn?

When creating your LinkedIn profile, a quality profile photo will give your profile a complete look, and LinkedIn reports that profiles with a photo receive more views.

Do you need profile photos on LinkedIn?

Profile photos on LinkedIn are crucial for your personal brand. It’s also helpful when you’ve built a strong LinkedIn profile. To help you, here is a list of seven pictures that must never be used on your LinkedIn profile:

What should you never post on LinkedIn?

Never post a profile pic that makes you look incredibly intense, Dwight Schrute -serious or, worst of all, pissed off. There are enough mug shot-worthy frowner-downers littering LinkedIn already.

Should you put your pets on your LinkedIn profile photo?

Yes we get it, they’re just SO cute! But this doesn’t mean your pets should get a feature on your LinkedIn profile. Your photo should represent your professional life, so unless you work with animals, no pets allowed I’m afraid.

Do black and white photos make a good profile picture?

Black and white photos make great profile pictures, if they were meant to be in black and white. Don’t try to take a regular photo and make it look more professional or distinguished by simply switching it to black and white.