Open Graph Generator
Create Open Graph tags with live Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn preview.
💡 Image should be at least 1200×630px for best results across all platforms.
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What Is the Open Graph Protocol?
The Open Graph protocol was created by Facebook in 2010 to standardize how web pages are represented when shared on social media. When someone shares a link on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or messaging apps, OG tags determine what title, description, and image appear in the preview card. Without OG tags, platforms make their best guess — often resulting in poor-looking or inaccurate previews that hurt engagement.
Why OG Tags Matter
Social media drives a significant portion of web traffic. A well-crafted OG preview card with an eye-catching image and compelling title can dramatically increase click-through rates. Studies show that posts with rich previews receive 2-3x more engagement than those with plain URLs. For content marketers, bloggers, and businesses, proper OG tags are essential for maximizing social media ROI.
OG Image Dimensions
The recommended OG image size is 1200×630 pixels (1.91:1 aspect ratio). Facebook uses this ratio, and most other platforms adapt it well. Twitter's summary_large_image card uses a 2:1 ratio (1200×600). LinkedIn works best with 1200×627. For maximum compatibility, design your OG image at 1200×630 and ensure important content isn't too close to the edges, as different platforms crop differently.
Debugging OG Tags
Each major platform provides tools to debug and preview OG tags. Facebook's Sharing Debugger (developers.facebook.com/tools/debug/) shows exactly what Facebook sees. Twitter's Card Validator previews your card. LinkedIn's Post Inspector checks LinkedIn-specific rendering. Use these tools after deploying OG changes, as platforms cache previews aggressively — you may need to manually clear their cache.
Dynamic OG Images
Modern web frameworks support generating OG images dynamically. Vercel's @vercel/og library creates images at the edge using JSX-like syntax. Cloudinary and Imgix can generate OG images with text overlays via URL parameters. This approach is powerful for blogs, e-commerce, and any site where creating custom images for every page isn't practical.