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Link Preview Tool

See how your links will appear on social media platforms

Preview how your links will look when shared on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms. Test your Open Graph tags, Twitter Cards, and meta descriptions to ensure perfect social media presentation. Optimize your content for maximum engagement across all platforms.

Link to Preview

Enter any URL to see how it will appear when shared on social media platforms

Platform Previews

Enter a URL and click Preview to see how it appears on different platforms

Platform previews will appear here

Meta Tags Analysis

Detailed analysis of Open Graph tags, Twitter Cards, and meta data will appear here

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What is Link Preview?

Link preview is the visual representation of your webpage when shared on social media platforms. It includes the title, description, image, and sometimes additional metadata that helps users understand what they'll find when they click your link.

Key Components

  • Title: The main headline of your page
  • Description: Brief summary of your content
  • Image: Visual representation or thumbnail
  • URL: The link destination

Platform Support

  • Facebook: Uses Open Graph protocol
  • Twitter: Uses Twitter Cards
  • LinkedIn: Uses Open Graph tags
  • WhatsApp: Uses Open Graph data

Link Preview Tool Features

Multi-Platform Preview

See how your links appear on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other major social media platforms simultaneously.

Real-time Analysis

Instantly analyze Open Graph tags, Twitter Cards, and meta descriptions as you test different URLs.

Meta Tag Validation

Validate your meta tags and get suggestions for improving your social media presentation.

Image Optimization

Check if your images meet platform requirements and display correctly across different devices.

Debug Issues

Identify and troubleshoot issues with your Open Graph tags, Twitter Cards, and social sharing setup.

No Registration

Use our link preview tool completely free without any registration or account creation required.

How to Use Link Preview Tool

  1. 1
    Enter URL: Paste the link you want to preview in the URL input field.
  2. 2
    Generate Preview: Click the preview button to fetch and analyze the link's metadata.
  3. 3
    Review Platforms: Check how your link appears on different social media platforms.
  4. 4
    Optimize Content: Use the insights to improve your meta tags and social media presentation.

Open Graph Best Practices

Essential Meta Tags

  • • og:title - Keep under 60 characters
  • • og:description - 155-160 characters optimal
  • • og:image - 1200x630px recommended
  • • og:url - Canonical URL of the page
  • • og:type - Usually 'website' or 'article'
  • • og:site_name - Your brand or site name

Platform Specific

  • • Twitter: twitter:card, twitter:title, twitter:description
  • • Facebook: Uses Open Graph tags
  • • LinkedIn: Supports Open Graph protocol
  • • WhatsApp: Uses og:image and og:title
  • • Slack: Supports Open Graph tags
  • • Discord: Uses Open Graph for embeds

Common Link Preview Issues

Image Not Displaying

Ensure your og:image is publicly accessible, properly sized (1200x630px recommended), and in a supported format (JPG, PNG, GIF).

Wrong Title or Description

Check that your og:title and og:description tags are present and contain the correct content. Platforms cache this data, so updates may take time.

Preview Not Updating

Social media platforms cache link previews. Use platform-specific debugging tools to refresh the cache after making changes.

Missing Meta Tags

Ensure all essential Open Graph tags are present in your HTML head section. Missing tags can result in poor or missing previews.

Platform Preview Examples

Facebook Link Preview

Facebook displays a large image, title, description, and domain name. The image appears above the text content.

[Large Image Preview]
Your Page Title
Your page description appears here...
YOURDOMAIN.COM

Twitter Card Preview

Twitter shows a compact card with image on the left and text content on the right, or a large image card.

Your Page Title
Your page description appears here...
🔗 yourdomain.com [Image]

LinkedIn Share Preview

LinkedIn displays a professional-looking card with image, title, description, and source domain.

[Professional Image]
Your Page Title
Your professional description...
yourdomain.com

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I test my link previews?

Test your link previews whenever you update your meta tags, change your content, or launch new pages. It's also good practice to test before major social media campaigns.

Why do different platforms show different previews?

Each platform has its own requirements and parsing methods. Twitter uses Twitter Cards, while Facebook and LinkedIn use Open Graph tags. Some platforms may fall back to standard meta tags.

Can I customize previews for different platforms?

Yes, you can use platform-specific meta tags like twitter:title alongside og:title to customize how your content appears on different platforms.

What image size works best for link previews?

The recommended size is 1200x630 pixels (1.91:1 aspect ratio) for most platforms. This ensures your image displays well on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social networks.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes, our link preview tool is completely free to use. You can test unlimited URLs without any registration or hidden fees.

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