Resize Image to 1200×630 Free
Create perfect Open Graph images for Facebook, LinkedIn, and social media link previews.
Dimension Preview
1200px 630px Open Graph
Ideal for:
Facebook shares LinkedIn previews Twitter cards Drop files here or click to upload
Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP • Max 25MB per file
Guide to Open Graph Images (1200×630)
When you share a link on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, or messaging apps like WhatsApp, the platform fetches a preview image called an Open Graph (OG) image. The ideal size for this image is 1200×630 pixels — it displays perfectly across all platforms without cropping or distortion.
Where 1200×630 Is Used
Facebook link previews: Shared links display the OG image as a large preview card. LinkedIn articles: Article thumbnails use this exact dimension. Twitter cards: Large summary cards display at this ratio. WhatsApp/Slack: Link previews in messaging apps also use OG images.
Related Social Media Sizes
1200 by 630, the link preview image
You need the image that appears when your page is shared on social platforms and chat apps.
1200 by 630 is the size used for the preview card generated when a link is posted. It is close to 1.91 to 1, a wide letterbox shape, and it is what social platforms and messaging apps read from a page's metadata. Getting it right matters commercially: the preview image is frequently the only visual a reader sees before deciding whether to click, and a wrongly sized one is cropped, letterboxed, or ignored entirely.
When people use this tool
Article share cards
Blog posts shared on social platforms display this image above the headline.
Product and landing pages
A clear preview improves click-through when a link is pasted into a chat or a post.
Messaging app previews
Chat applications generate a thumbnail from the same metadata image.
Step-by-step
- 1 Upload your artwork. Start from a design at least 1200 pixels wide for a sharp result.
- 2 The 1200 by 630 frame is applied. The image is fitted into the card dimensions without cropping.
- 3 Check the safe area. Some platforms crop the card slightly, so keep logos and text away from the edges.
- 4 Download and reference it. Point your page metadata at the resulting image.
Formats, limits and output
| Output dimensions | Exactly 1200 by 630 pixels, approximately 1.91:1. |
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| Use | Social link preview and messaging thumbnails. |
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| Format | JPEG or PNG; JPEG is smaller for photographic cards. |
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| Recommended file size | Under roughly 300 KB so previews render quickly. |
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Practical tips
- • Large, high contrast text works best; preview cards are often displayed small.
- • Avoid placing anything critical in the outer ten per cent of the frame.
- • Use a consistent template so shared links are recognisable as yours.
- • Test the card with a share preview tool before publishing an important page.
More questions about this tool
Why is my preview image cropped?
Some platforms use slightly different ratios. Keeping key content centred prevents anything important being lost.
Can I use a square image instead?
You can, but it will be cropped or padded, which looks less deliberate than a correctly sized card.
Does the image need to be under a certain size?
Most platforms accept up to several megabytes, but smaller files render faster in chat previews.
How long until the new image appears?
Platforms cache previews. Use their own debugging or refresh tool to force an update.