OG Image Size Guide: Dimensions for Every Platform in 2026

Getting the dimensions wrong on your Open Graph image means cropped text, missing logos, or a blank preview card. This guide gives you the exact OG image size for every major platform in 2026, plus practical tips for handling the differences.

The Universal OG Image Size

The short answer: 1200 × 630 pixels. This is the standard recommended by Facebook (which created the Open Graph protocol) and it works across every major platform. If you only remember one number, remember this one.

The aspect ratio is approximately 1.91:1 (landscape). All major social platforms, messaging apps, and search engines expect this ratio.

OG Image Dimensions by Platform

Minimum Image Sizes

Each platform has a minimum size below which it will either show a tiny thumbnail or ignore the image entirely:

• Facebook: 200 × 200 minimum (but images under 600 × 315 show as small thumbnails, not large cards)
• Twitter/X: 144 × 144 for summary cards, 300 × 157 for summary_large_image
• LinkedIn: 1200 × 627 recommended, minimum 200 × 200
• Google Search: 1200px wide minimum for rich results

The takeaway: always use 1200 × 630. There is no good reason to go smaller.

File Format and Size

PNG vs. JPG

• PNG — Best for images with text, logos, icons, or solid colors. Lossless compression preserves sharp edges. Larger file sizes.
• JPG — Best for photographic images or complex gradients. Lossy compression at quality 80–90 keeps file sizes small with minimal visible quality loss.
• WebP — Supported by most modern platforms but not universally. Stick with PNG or JPG for maximum compatibility.
• GIF / SVG — Not supported as OG images by most platforms. Avoid.

Target File Size

Keep your OG images under 1 MB. While most platforms accept up to 5–8 MB, larger files slow down preview rendering, especially on mobile. For WhatsApp, aim for under 300 KB for the best experience.

The Safe Zone

Different platforms crop OG images slightly differently, especially on mobile screens. To ensure your important content (text, logos) is never cut off, keep it within the safe zone: at least 40–60 pixels from all edges.

┌──────────────────────────────────┐  1200 × 630
│         40-60px padding          │
│   ┌──────────────────────────┐   │
│   │                          │   │
│   │      SAFE ZONE           │   │
│   │   Place text & logos     │   │
│   │   within this area       │   │
│   │                          │   │
│   └──────────────────────────┘   │
│                                  │
└──────────────────────────────────┘

Twitter/X-Specific Considerations

Twitter uses its own card system alongside Open Graph. If you provide Twitter-specific tags, they take precedence over OG tags:

<meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image" />
<meta name="twitter:image" content="https://yoursite.com/og-image.png" />
<meta name="twitter:image:alt" content="Description of image" />

If you do not include Twitter-specific tags, Twitter falls back to og:image automatically. In practice, you can use just og:image and set twitter:card to summary_large_image to get full-width previews on Twitter.

What About Retina / High-DPI Displays?

You might wonder if you need 2400 × 1260 images for Retina displays. The answer is no. Social media platforms handle their own image processing and optimization. Providing a 1200 × 630 image is sufficient — the platforms will serve appropriate resolutions to different devices.

Going larger increases file size without meaningful quality improvement in the rendered preview cards.

Can You Specify Multiple OG Images?

The Open Graph protocol allows multiple og:image tags. Platforms typically use the first one. However, including multiple images can be useful for platforms like Pinterest that prefer different aspect ratios:

<!-- Primary OG image (1200×630) -->
<meta property="og:image" content="https://yoursite.com/og-landscape.png" />
<meta property="og:image:width" content="1200" />
<meta property="og:image:height" content="630" />

<!-- Secondary image for Pinterest (1000×1500) -->
<meta property="og:image" content="https://yoursite.com/og-portrait.png" />
<meta property="og:image:width" content="1000" />
<meta property="og:image:height" content="1500" />

In most cases, one 1200 × 630 image is sufficient. Only add a second if Pinterest traffic is important to you.

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