Free Open Graph Checker
LinkedIn Preview Tool
Check how a public URL may appear when shared on LinkedIn. Find missing required tags, canonical problems, redirects, image issues, and the correct next step for stale previews.
The page must be public and use HTTPS. No account is required.
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Results
Metadata check
Approximate LinkedIn Preview
This is a simulation. LinkedIn can crop images and change how much text it shows.
Detected Metadata
How it works
Check a LinkedIn link preview in three steps
Enter your URL
Paste the full HTTPS address of a public page.
Check the metadata
The tool reads the page status, canonical URL, and Open Graph tags.
Fix the warnings
Review missing tags, text length, image size, and redirect details.
Open Graph guide
What your page should include
A clear title
og:title controls the main headline in the preview. Keep it specific, readable, and consistent with the page.
A useful description
og:description should explain why somebody should open the link. Do not repeat the title or fill it with keywords.
An absolute image URL
og:image should use a complete HTTPS URL. A 1200 by 627 pixel image is a reliable target for a wide LinkedIn preview. Keep important text and faces away from the edges because cropping can vary.
The canonical page URL
og:url and the canonical link should point to the preferred public version of the page. Avoid tracking parameters and redirecting URLs.
| Tag | What it controls | What this tool verifies |
|---|---|---|
og:title | Preview headline | Presence and practical length |
og:description | Preview summary | Presence and practical length |
og:image | Preview image | Absolute HTTPS URL, loading, dimensions, and ratio |
og:url | Preferred page URL | Absolute URL and agreement with the canonical link |
LinkedIn currently lists all four tags as required. Its sharing guidance specifies a maximum image file size of 5 MB, minimum dimensions of 1200 by 627 pixels, and a recommended 1.91:1 ratio. This browser-based check cannot reliably confirm the compressed file size.
Troubleshooting
Fix the most common LinkedIn preview problems
The old image still appears
Confirm the live page returns the new og:image, then submit the final canonical URL to LinkedIn Post Inspector. A refresh changes previews for new posts, not posts that already exist.
No image appears
Check that og:image exists in the page source and that the image is public. LinkedIn warns that protected directories or access rules can prevent it from retrieving an otherwise valid image.
The image becomes a thumbnail
Use an image that meets LinkedIn's sharing requirements. LinkedIn states that images below 401 pixels wide display as thumbnails, while its current sharing guidance calls for at least 1200 by 627 pixels.
The wrong URL or content appears
Inspect the final URL after redirects. Make og:url and rel=canonical agree, and do not submit a tracking URL when a stable canonical URL is available.
The title or description is missing
Add dedicated og:title and og:description tags to the HTML source. A browser title or meta description is useful as a fallback, but LinkedIn lists the Open Graph tags as required.
The preview differs after publishing
Treat this page as a diagnostic simulation. LinkedIn controls its final rendering and may crop or truncate content. Confirm the actual result in LinkedIn before publishing.
Important difference
Preview checker versus LinkedIn Post Inspector
This is an independent preview and Open Graph diagnostic tool. It shows the metadata your page returns and highlights common problems before you share the link.
It cannot clear LinkedIn's cache. If LinkedIn is still showing an old title or image after you update the page, use the official LinkedIn Post Inspector. That tool asks LinkedIn to inspect the URL again.
First fix the warnings shown here. Then use LinkedIn's official tool when you need its cached preview refreshed.
Guidance checked against LinkedIn Help on July 13, 2026: website sharing requirements and Post Inspector cache refresh instructions.