Why LinkedIn Link Previews Matter
When you share a link on LinkedIn, the preview card is the first thing people see. A well-crafted preview with a clear title, compelling description, and a professional image dramatically increases click-through rates. A broken preview — missing image, truncated title, or garbled description — makes your content look unprofessional.
LinkedIn is particularly strict about image requirements. Your og:image must be at least 1200×627 pixels. Smaller images won't display as a card preview — you'll just get a plain URL.
LinkedIn Link Preview Requirements
- Minimum image size: 1200 × 627 pixels
- Recommended size: 1200 × 627 (1.91:1 ratio)
- Supported formats: JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP
- Required tags: og:title, og:description, og:image, og:url
How to Check Your LinkedIn Preview
Use Proovd to paste any URL and see exactly how it renders on LinkedIn — along with X, Slack, Discord, WhatsApp, and Reddit. One tool, six platforms.
Quick Fix Checklist
- Confirm og:image is at least 1200×627 pixels
- Use absolute URLs (https://...) for all image paths
- Clear LinkedIn cache with Post Inspector after changes
- Test with Proovd before posting
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check my LinkedIn link preview?
Use Proovd to paste your URL and see exactly how it renders on LinkedIn. LinkedIn requires og:image to be at least 1200x627 pixels.
Why is my OG image not showing on LinkedIn?
LinkedIn requires og:image to be at least 1200x627 pixels with a valid MIME type. Use the LinkedIn Post Inspector to clear cache after fixing your tags.
Does LinkedIn use Twitter Card tags?
LinkedIn primarily uses Open Graph tags. It may fall back to Twitter Card tags if OG tags are missing, but you should always set OG tags first.