π£ Open Graph Image Generator
Design 1200x630 social share cards that get clicked.
How to Create an Open Graph Image
Type your headline and brand text, pick a background style, and download a pixel-perfect 1200 by 630 card. The canvas preview is the actual output at full resolution, scaled to fit your screen.
Write a short, compelling headline: 6 words or fewer works best.
Add your domain or brand name as the subtext for recognition.
Choose a gradient, solid color, or upload a background photo.
Download the PNG and reference it with og:image meta tags.
Why Social Cards Matter
When someone shares your link, the card is your entire pitch: a headline, an image, and a domain, competing against everything else in the feed. Posts with designed preview images earn dramatically higher click-through than bare links, because humans process visuals instantly and trust polished presentation. The 1200 by 630 standard exists because it looks sharp on retina phones while staying under typical file-size limits. Keep the design simple: one headline, one brand element, one background. Text must survive aggressive cropping, so the tool keeps everything inside safe margins automatically. Dark overlays on photos are not just style: white text on an undarkened photo often fails contrast checks and becomes unreadable in bright sunlight on mobile screens.
Deployment Checklist
Host the PNG at a stable absolute URL, ideally on your own domain so the card survives redesigns. Add og:image, og:title, og:description, and twitter:card meta tags to every page you want shared beautifully. After publishing, validate with the Facebook Sharing Debugger and X Card Validator, which also bust the platform caches. Keep the file under 1 MB for fast unfurls; this tool PNG output for a gradient card is typically well under that. Refresh cards when headlines change: stale cards promising old content erode trust with one glance. For blogs, consider automating card generation per post so every article shares with its own tailored visual.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Open Graph image?
It is the preview image shown when your link is shared on social media and messaging apps: the big card with a title on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Slack, and Discord. Without one, platforms show a gray box or a random cropped image, which kills click-through. A designed 1200 by 630 card makes every share look professional.
Why 1200 by 630 pixels?
That is the size Facebook and LinkedIn recommend, and it renders crisply on high-density displays while staying small in file size. X crops to about 1200 by 628 in large summary cards, which is close enough that one asset serves everywhere. This tool builds exactly that canvas so your card is never stretched or letterboxed.
How do I add the card to my website?
Upload the PNG to your site and add two meta tags in your page head: og:image with the absolute URL and twitter:card set to summary_large_image. Most platforms cache aggressively, so use their debuggers (Facebook Sharing Debugger, X Card Validator) to refresh the preview after changes.
What makes a good social card design?
Big readable headline in 6 words or fewer, high contrast between text and background, your brand mark or domain for recognition, and generous padding: keep critical text inside the central safe zone because some platforms crop edges. Dark backgrounds with light text tend to stand out in busy feeds.
Can I use my own background image?
Yes. Upload any photo or graphic as the background, then add a dark overlay for text legibility. The overlay slider darkens the image behind your headline so white text pops. Alternatively, use the gradient or solid color modes for a clean branded look.
Is there a watermark or cost?
No watermark, no cost, no signup. The PNG downloads at full 1200 by 630 resolution, yours to use on any site. Everything renders locally in your browser with no account, no trial, and no locked features. Download as many variations as you need for A/B testing your shares.