Condensed guide. Read the full Seek and Indeed profile photo requirements or the rejection diagnostic.
Specification
| Photo size | 40 × 40 mm (1.57 × 1.57 in) |
|---|---|
| Pixels at 300 / 600 dpi | 472 × 472 px / 945 × 945 px |
| Head height (chin to crown) | 20–28 mm |
| Eye line from bottom | not specified |
| Head width | not specified |
| Space above the crown | not specified |
| Background | plain and light |
| Background editing | allowed as an opt-in |
| Glasses | allowed |
| Expression | neutral or a natural closed-mouth smile |
| Recency | taken in the last 24 months |
| Print requirements | no printed photo |
| Digital upload | 800×800 px JPEG, 0–2 MB (Seek, Indeed and other job-site profiles); 800×800 px JPEG (Profiles that accept PNG) |
| Self-taken photos | accepted |
| Prints needed | none |
| Infant rules | eyes open, mouth closed (under 1) |
| Official source | LinkedIn Help |
Check the official source. Some values on this page could not be confirmed from the official page when it was last checked (2026-10-29).
- Headshots have no official specification. LinkedIn's member profile photo help page could not be fetched on 2026-10-29; the 400×400 recommendation comes from third-party guides citing LinkedIn.
Can I take it myself? Yes
Yes. No authority sets rules for a profile or CV photo, so anything that looks like you, is sharp and is well framed will do. A photo someone else takes from a couple of metres, at eye level, in soft window light, looks far better than an arm's-length selfie. The tool here gives framing tips rather than pass or fail, and exports the sizes each use expects.
Why Seek / Indeed photo photos get rejected
- Face too small in a circular crop. Use the head-size control; aim for the head to fill about 60 per cent of the frame.
- Busy background competes with the face. Stand in front of a plain wall or use the background option.
- Harsh shadows. Face a window; avoid overhead light.
- Low resolution on high-DPI screens. Export the 800 px version and let the platform downscale.
- Cropped through the top of the head. Leave a little space above the hair; the tool's crown allowance does this.
Seek / Indeed photo photo FAQ
Does Seek require a profile photo?
No. A profile photo on Seek is optional.
What size should it be?
We could not confirm an official size for either site. A square 800×800 JPEG is a safe choice that both can resize.
Should it match my LinkedIn photo?
Using the same photo everywhere helps recruiters recognise you.
Can I use a casual photo?
A clean, professional headshot works best for job applications.
Is the photo checked against rules?
No. There are no published rules, so the tool gives framing tips only.
Will employers see my photo?
That depends on each site's privacy settings; check your profile visibility settings.
Last verified 2026-10-29 against LinkedIn Help. Spotted a mistake? Report an error.