What is an open graph image?

An open graph (OG) image is the preview image shown when someone shares your link on social media. The standard size is 1200x630 pixels. Without one, platforms show a blank preview that reduces click-through rates.

Do I need to sign up to generate images?

No. You can start generating images immediately without an account. The free tier includes unlimited generation with a small watermark and 3 base templates.

What size should my OG image be?

The recommended open graph image size for 2026 is 1200x630 pixels. This works across all major platforms including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Slack.

Can I remove the watermark?

Yes. Upgrading to the Pro plan ($9/month) removes the watermark and unlocks all premium templates, custom fonts, bulk generation, and the dynamic image API.

How does the dynamic image API work?

Pro users get a URL-based API. Construct a URL with your title, description, and theme, and we return a rendered PNG. Drop it directly in your og:image meta tag.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Pro is a month-to-month subscription with no lock-in. Cancel from your account dashboard at any time and you won't be billed again.

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GuideJuly 25, 2026 · 6 min read

LinkedIn Link Previews & OG Images

The complete 2026 guide to how LinkedIn renders your og:image, the exact size it wants, and how to fix a broken preview.

LinkedIn is the professional network — and it's where B2B content, thought leadership, and company pages live. If you share a blog post, landing page, or product link on LinkedIn, the og:image is the first thing people see in their feed. A great preview image can double your click-through rate. A broken one makes your post look unprofessional.

Make a LinkedIn-ready OG image

1200x630 PNG, optimized for LinkedIn feeds. Free, no signup.

How LinkedIn renders link previews

When you paste a URL into a LinkedIn post, LinkedIn's crawler fetches the page and looks for open graph meta tags — the same og: tags that Facebook, Twitter, and Slack use. LinkedIn then builds a preview card with:

A large image (from og:image)
A title (from og:title)
A description (from og:description)
The domain name (from the URL)

LinkedIn does not read twitter:image tags. It relies entirely on open graph.

LinkedIn og:image size for 2026

Spec	Value
Image size	1200x627px (use 1200x630)
Aspect ratio	1.91:1
Max file size	5MB
Formats	PNG, JPG, GIF
Min dimensions	200x200px
Tag required	og:image (open graph)

The safe bet is 1200x630 pixels — the standard open graph size. LinkedIn technically specifies 1200x627, but the 3-pixel difference is invisible after cropping. Using 1200x630 means your image works on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Slack without changes.

The tags LinkedIn needs

Add these to your page's <head>:

og:title

The headline shown in the preview card.

e.g. Your Page Title

og:description

A short description under the title.

e.g. A compelling summary of the page.

og:image

The preview image URL (must be absolute).

e.g. https://yoursite.com/og.png

og:url

The canonical URL of the page.

e.g. https://yoursite.com/article

og:type

The type of content (usually article).

e.g. article

<meta property="og:title" content="Your Page Title" />
<meta property="og:description" content="A compelling summary." />
<meta property="og:image" content="https://yoursite.com/og-image.png" />
<meta property="og:url" content="https://yoursite.com/article" />
<meta property="og:type" content="article" />

Force a re-scrape with the LinkedIn Post Inspector

LinkedIn caches link previews aggressively — sometimes for up to 7 days. If you update your og:image but the old one keeps showing, you need to force a re-scrape.

1Go to linkedin.com/post-inspector
2Paste your URL and click Inspect
3LinkedIn re-crawls your page and shows the updated preview
4Share your link — the fresh og:image will appear

LinkedIn preview image not showing? Fix it

No image appears

Check that og:image exists and the URL is absolute (starts with https://). LinkedIn ignores relative paths.

Image is tiny or pixelated

LinkedIn requires at least 200x200px. Use 1200x630 for crisp retina-quality previews.

Old image won't update

Use the Post Inspector (above) to force a re-scrape. Cache can persist for days otherwise.

Preview shows wrong title

LinkedIn pulls the title from og:title, not the page's <title> tag. Make sure og:title is set.

LinkedIn og:image best practices

Keep text minimal and bold

LinkedIn feeds are scanned fast. Use 3-7 words max, large font.

Use brand colors

Consistent colors build recognition in the feed over time.

Add a subtle logo

Place your logo in a corner. It builds trust without cluttering.

Frequently asked questions

What image size does LinkedIn use for link previews?

LinkedIn recommends 1200x627 pixels for link preview images (the og:image tag). This is essentially the same 1.91:1 ratio as the standard 1200x630 open graph image. Use 1200x630 to be safe — LinkedIn will crop the extra 3 pixels imperceptibly.

How do I force LinkedIn to refresh my link preview?

Use the LinkedIn Post Inspector (linkedin.com/post-inspector). Paste your URL and click Inspect. This forces LinkedIn to re-crawl your page and fetch fresh og:image tags, bypassing the cache.

Why is my LinkedIn link preview image not showing?

The most common causes: the og:image tag is missing, the URL is relative instead of absolute, the image is under 200x200 pixels, or the image returns a redirect. LinkedIn also requires og:title and og:description tags to render a full preview card.

Does LinkedIn use og:image or twitter:image?

LinkedIn uses the og:image tag (open graph protocol). It does not read twitter:image tags. Make sure your page has meta property='og:image' content='https://...' in the head.

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