LinkedIn Link PreviewChecker
See exactly how your link will appear in the LinkedIn feed. Check your og:image, og:title, and og:description — fix issues before you post.
LinkedIn og:image requirements
| Recommended size | 1200 × 627 px |
| Aspect ratio | 1.91:1 |
| Minimum size | 200 × 200 px (thumbnail only) |
| Large card threshold | ≥ 400 px wide |
| Max file size | 5 MB |
| Formats | JPG, PNG, GIF (first frame), WebP |
| URL format | Absolute HTTPS URL required |
Common LinkedIn preview issues
Blank preview card — no image
Cause: Missing og:image tag, or image URL uses http:// instead of https://
Fix:
<meta property="og:image" content="https://example.com/image.jpg" />
Tiny thumbnail instead of large card
Cause: og:image is smaller than 400px wide
Fix:
Use an image at least 1200 × 627 px for the large card format
Wrong title or description showing
Cause: Missing og:title / og:description — LinkedIn falls back to <title> and <meta name="description">
Fix:
<meta property="og:title" content="Your Title Here" /> <meta property="og:description" content="Your description here." />
Old preview still showing after update
Cause: LinkedIn caches previews aggressively
Fix:
Use LinkedIn Post Inspector to force a re-fetch: linkedin.com/post-inspector/
Preview looks fine in MetaShield but broken on LinkedIn
Cause: LinkedIn can't reach the og:image URL (firewall, auth wall, or relative path)
Fix:
Ensure og:image URL is publicly accessible — test by opening it in an incognito window
Essential meta tags for LinkedIn
<meta property="og:title" content="Your Page Title" /> <meta property="og:description" content="A concise description (under 155 characters)." /> <meta property="og:image" content="https://example.com/og-image.jpg" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://example.com/page" /> <meta property="og:type" content="article" /> <meta property="og:site_name" content="Your Site Name" />
LinkedIn uses only Open Graph tags — it ignores twitter:card, twitter:title, and other Twitter-specific tags. The first three (og:title, og:description, og:image) are required. The rest are recommended.
Frequently asked questions
What tags does LinkedIn use for link previews?
LinkedIn relies entirely on Open Graph (og:) meta tags — og:title, og:description, and og:image. It does not use Twitter Card tags. If OG tags are missing, LinkedIn falls back to the <title> tag and <meta name="description">, but results are unpredictable.
How do I force LinkedIn to update a cached preview?
Use the LinkedIn Post Inspector (linkedin.com/post-inspector/) — paste your URL and click Inspect. This forces LinkedIn to re-fetch your page and clear the cached preview. Use MetaShield first to validate your tags are correct, then use the Post Inspector to clear the cache.
What is the best og:image size for LinkedIn?
1200 × 627 pixels at a 1.91:1 aspect ratio. Images below 400px wide render as a small thumbnail. Keep file size under 5MB and use an absolute HTTPS URL. JPG and PNG work best — avoid SVG, which LinkedIn doesn't render.
Does LinkedIn support og:video?
LinkedIn does not render og:video in link previews. If you share a link with og:video, LinkedIn will show the og:image as a static preview card instead. To share video natively, upload it directly to LinkedIn.
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