Resize Image to 1200x630
Perfect Social Media Link Preview Size
Need to resize an image to 1200x630 pixels? This is the recommended dimensions for Open Graph (OG) images — those preview cards that appear when your content is shared on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Slack, and other platforms. Getting this size right means your links look compelling in social feeds, driving more clicks and engagement. PicEte makes it easy to create properly-sized social cards in seconds.
Why 1200x630 for Social Cards?
The 1200x630 pixel dimension (1.91:1 aspect ratio) is the sweet spot for link previews across major social platforms. Facebook explicitly recommends this size for OG images to ensure your preview appears sharp and without cropping. Twitter displays large cards at this ratio for maximum visibility. LinkedIn, Slack, and Discord all follow similar conventions. Using the correct size prevents your images from being compressed, stretched, or cut off when shared — ensuring your branding and messaging come through clearly.
OG Image Best Practices
When creating social cards at 1200x630, keep important text and graphics away from the edges — platforms may crop on mobile devices. Use high-contrast colors and readable fonts (minimum 40px for headlines). Include your brand logo but don't let it dominate the frame. Test how your card looks on different platforms since each applies slight variations in sizing and compression. PicEte maintains image quality during resize so your final output is ready for immediate use in your website's meta tags or social media scheduling tools.
Use Cases for 1200x630 Images
- Blog post featured images for social sharing
- Website OG meta tags for Facebook and LinkedIn link previews
- Twitter card images for article and video promotion
- Slack and Discord rich preview images
- Social media advertising creatives and campaign assets
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Related Social Media Sizes
Other Resize Options
- Resize to 1080x1080 — Instagram posts
- Resize to 1920x1080 — YouTube thumbnails
- Resize to 800x800 — Product photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 1200×630 the recommended social share size?
1200×630 pixels is the Open Graph (OG) image standard recommended by Facebook, LinkedIn, and most social platforms. It's a 1.91:1 aspect ratio that displays well both in feeds and when shared as a link preview. Twitter also displays this ratio for its summary card with large image.
Will my image be cropped on different social platforms?
Each platform handles OG images slightly differently. 1200×630 is the safest standard — it centers the image and most platforms show the full width. Keep critical content (text, logos) within the center-safe zone (roughly 600×630) to avoid clipping on any platform.
What happens if my image isn't 1.91:1 ratio?
The tool preserves aspect ratio. Non-1.91:1 images will fit within 1200×630 with letterboxing. For the best social sharing experience, crop your image to approximately 1.91:1 before resizing so the preview fills the entire card without black bars.