Question 1

What is an OG image?

Accepted Answer

OG (Open Graph) image is the thumbnail shown when a link is shared on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Question 2

What is the recommended OG image size?

Accepted Answer

The recommended size is 1200x630 pixels for Facebook and LinkedIn. Twitter recommends 1200x675 for large cards.

Question 3

How do I preview a Twitter card?

Accepted Answer

Enter your page title, description, URL, and upload an OG image. This tool shows a realistic preview of how it will look as a Twitter card.

Question 4

Can I export the preview as an image?

Accepted Answer

Yes, click the Export PNG button on any preview card to download a realistic mockup of the social media share card.

Question 5

Why does my OG image look cropped on social media?

Accepted Answer

Each platform crops differently. Use 1.91:1 aspect ratio (1200x630) for the safest cross-platform display. Keep important text centered.

Question 6

What is the difference between Twitter summary and summary_large_image cards?

Accepted Answer

Summary shows a small square thumbnail on the left. Summary_large_image shows a large banner image above the text.

Question 7

Do I need to add meta tags for OG images?

Accepted Answer

Yes, add og:image, og:title, og:description meta tags to your HTML head. Use RiseTop's Meta Tags Analyzer to verify.

Question 8

How often do social platforms cache OG images?

Accepted Answer

Facebook caches for about 30 days. Use Facebook's Sharing Debugger to force a refresh. Twitter uses the Twitter Card Validator.

OG Image Preview