💼 LinkedIn Link Preview
Preview exactly how your link will appear when shared on LinkedIn — fetch OG meta tags and see the live LinkedIn card layout
What Is the LinkedIn Link Preview?
LinkedIn Link Preview is a free, browser-based SEO tool that fetches Open Graph meta tags from any URL and renders a live LinkedIn-style card preview. It shows exactly how your link will look when shared on LinkedIn — the image, title, description, and source domain. Designed for content marketers, recruiters, and professionals who want to optimize their LinkedIn sharing. No downloads, no sign-ups.
Key Features
- LinkedIn-Accurate Rendering: Matches LinkedIn's actual card design — white card, professional typography, 1.91:1 image ratio, clean layout.
- Complete OG Tag Audit: Displays all Open Graph tags: og:title, og:description, og:image, og:url, og:type, og:site_name, and more.
- Live Image Preview: Loads the og:image inline so you can verify it displays correctly before publishing on LinkedIn.
- Missing Tag Detection: Highlights missing or incomplete OG tags with clear warnings for quick fixing.
📋 When to Use the LinkedIn Link Preview
Use before publishing blog posts, articles, company pages, job listings, or any content meant to be shared on LinkedIn. Essential for B2B marketers, recruiters, thought leaders, and businesses who rely on LinkedIn for professional engagement.
⚙️ How the LinkedIn Link Preview Works
Enter any URL and the tool fetches the page's HTML via ToolStand's proxy. It extracts all og:* meta tags and renders a LinkedIn-style card — white background, clean rounded corners, professional system fonts, with the image, title, domain, and description matching LinkedIn's actual layout. LinkedIn uses the same Open Graph protocol as Facebook but with slightly different visual treatment.
How to Use the LinkedIn Link Preview
- Enter a URL — paste any webpage URL you want to preview on LinkedIn.
- Click Preview — the tool fetches and parses all OG meta tags from the page.
- Review the card — see the live LinkedIn-style preview with image, title, domain, and description.
- Audit missing tags — check the tag table for any missing OG meta tags and fix them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What OG tags does LinkedIn use?
LinkedIn uses the Open Graph protocol: og:title (headline), og:description (summary), og:image (1200x627px recommended), og:url (canonical URL), og:type, and og:site_name. LinkedIn also supports og:video for native video content.
What's the best image size for LinkedIn link previews?
1200×627 pixels (1.91:1 ratio), under 8MB. JPG or PNG format. LinkedIn crops images slightly differently than Facebook, so test with this preview tool to ensure key elements aren't cut off.
How do I clear LinkedIn's cached link preview?
Use LinkedIn's Post Inspector at linkedin.com/post-inspector. Paste your URL and click 'Inspect' to force LinkedIn to refresh its cached preview. LinkedIn typically caches for about 7 days.
Does LinkedIn support video link previews?
Yes, LinkedIn supports og:video meta tags for native video content. Include og:video, og:video:width, og:video:height, and og:video:type (usually video/mp4) in your page's meta tags.
Is this LinkedIn Link Preview tool free?
Yes, completely free. No sign-up, no API keys, no limits on URL checks.