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Non-Optimal OG Image Size — The Ideal Dimensions for Social Sharing

The recommended OG image size is 1200x630px for optimal display across all platforms.

What's the issue?

Your OG image dimensions don't match the recommended 1200 x 630 pixels. While most platforms will still display your image, it may be cropped, scaled, or displayed with letterboxing, which can affect how your content looks when shared.

Why 1200x630px?

This specific size (1.91:1 aspect ratio) is the universal sweet spot that works well across all major social platforms:

  • Facebook — Native display ratio for link previews
  • Twitter/X — Matches summary_large_image card dimensions
  • LinkedIn — Optimal for feed posts
  • Discord — Full-width embed display
  • Slack — Unfurled link preview

What happens with non-optimal sizes?

Too small (e.g., 300x300px)

  • Image appears blurry when upscaled
  • Some platforms may not display it at all
  • Facebook requires a minimum of 200x200px

Wrong aspect ratio (e.g., 1200x1200px)

  • Platforms will crop the image, potentially cutting off important content
  • Square images lose the top and bottom portions on most platforms
  • Vertical images are especially problematic

Too large (e.g., 4000x2100px)

  • Slower loading times (especially on mobile)
  • May exceed platform file size limits (typically 5-8MB)
  • Wastes bandwidth

How to fix it

Resize your image to 1200x630px and update your meta tags:

<meta property="og:image" content="https://yoursite.com/og-image-1200x630.jpg" />
<meta property="og:image:width" content="1200" />
<meta property="og:image:height" content="630" />

Design tips for 1200x630

  1. Safe zone — Keep critical content (text, logos) within the center 80% of the image
  2. File format — Use JPG for photos (smaller file size), PNG for graphics with text
  3. File size — Aim for under 1MB for fastest loading
  4. Retina support — Some designers create at 2400x1260 for high-DPI displays, but 1200x630 is sufficient
  5. Template — Create a reusable template in Figma or Canva with the 1200x630 artboard
Check your Open Graph tags

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