Upload simple wide design
Upload a wide design that survives showing only the center 30–40% — flat color, gradient, or a single symbol works best.
Linktree Background Image Resize
The biggest design constraint for a Linktree background (1920×1080px, 16:9) is that more than 95% of traffic comes from mobile. You design a 16:9 desktop canvas, but most visitors arrive via Instagram or TikTok bio links and view it on a 9:16 mobile screen — only the center 30–40% of your width is actually shown, and the sides are nearly entirely cropped. The profile photo (~100px circle), name, and 5–10 link buttons cover almost the full screen on top of the background, leaving very little where detail actually shows. So Linktree backgrounds work better as flat color, gradient, or single-symbol designs that survive blur and crop than as detailed photography, and dark tones or white-text-friendly gradients usually keep link buttons readable. This tool exports a 1920×1080px JPG while previewing the center 30–40% mobile crop region.
How to use
Validate mobile center crop
Confirm the key visual sits inside the mobile center crop; simplify the outer ~30% on each side as supporting background.
Lock button readability and export
Favor dark tones or white-text-friendly gradients for link-button readability, then export 1920×1080px JPG.
When to use this tool
Most Linktree pages are the destination of Instagram or TikTok bio links, so a design that holds up after the mobile crop matters more for click-through than how the desktop preview looks in your editor.
Optimizing a Linktree background for the mobile center crop where Instagram and TikTok bio link traffic actually lands
Building a creator or influencer background with a single brand color or symbol that signals identity instantly
Choosing dark tones or gradients to keep 5–10 link buttons readable over the background
Linktree Background Image Spec Guide
Recommended sizes as of 2025. On mobile the image is center-cropped, so keep key elements near the middle.
| 1920 × 1080px |
| Aspect ratio 16:9 |
| File format: JPG, PNG (max 8MB) |
| Link buttons and profile info overlay the background, so overly busy images may hurt readability. |
| Dark-toned backgrounds pair well with light text; use bright backgrounds with a dark theme. |
| The link list is centered vertically, partially covering both sides of the background. |
| Mobile may crop more from the top and bottom. |
| Pattern or gradient backgrounds work better than solid colors. |
| Maximum file size: 10MB |
| Supported formats: JPG, PNG |
| Dark backgrounds provide good contrast with white link text. |
FAQ
Is there a file size limit for Linktree backgrounds?
You can upload up to 8MB. Saving as JPG keeps file size manageable while maintaining good visual quality.
Why does my background look different on mobile?
Mobile screens are taller, so the background is center-cropped to fit. Keep important elements near the center so they remain visible on both desktop and mobile.
What style of background image works best?
Dark tones or gradients improve readability of link buttons and text. Simple patterns or blurred images pair better with profiles than busy photographs.
Can I use a transparent PNG for my Linktree background?
Linktree does not support transparency in backgrounds. Use JPG or an opaque PNG instead. JPG is more size-efficient — just keep it under the 8MB limit.
Can I use a background image on the free Linktree plan?
Background images are available on Linktree Pro and higher paid plans. The free plan only supports solid-color backgrounds or default themes.