Free LinkedIn Post Preview Tool
LinkedIn is the top B2B social platform, and link posts with strong previews drive significantly more engagement than text-only updates. But LinkedIn truncates titles, crops images unpredictably, and cuts post text after the fold. Our free LinkedIn post preview tool shows how your content will appear in the feed before you publish.
Compose your post text, set the link preview details, and see the rendered card exactly as your professional network will see it.
How to Use the LinkedIn Post Preview
Type your post text in the composer field and watch the character count and truncation preview. Add your link URL or manually set the preview title, description, and image. The tool renders the link card below your post text as it appears in the LinkedIn feed. Adjust copy and meta tags until the preview matches your intent.
Why LinkedIn Post Preview Matters
LinkedIn's algorithm favors posts that keep users on the platform, but external links with compelling previews still drive significant traffic for B2B content. A broken or ugly link card undermines credibility for thought leadership posts, product launches, and job listings. Previewing before posting prevents the need to delete and repost after noticing a bad preview.
Who Uses a LinkedIn Post Preview?
- B2B marketers preview whitepaper and webinar links before campaign posts.
- Recruiters check how job listing links appear in recruitment posts.
- Founders and executives polish thought leadership posts before sharing with their network.
- Content teams test post length and see where the see more fold cuts off.
- Developers validate Open Graph tags for LinkedIn sharing after site deploys.
Key Features
- Feed-style preview of post text and link card
- Character count with truncation indicator
- Editable link preview title, description, and image
- Real-time preview as you type
- Free with no account required
Tips for Getting the Most From This Tool
LinkedIn cuts post text at around 210 characters before the see more link on mobile. Front-load your hook in the first two lines. For link images, use 1200×627 pixels for optimal display. Post as a document or native video when you want to avoid link-preview penalties in the algorithm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the LinkedIn post character limit?
LinkedIn allows up to 3,000 characters per post, but only the first ~210 characters show before the see more fold on mobile.
What image size works for LinkedIn link previews?
Recommended size is 1200×627 pixels. Minimum is 200×200 pixels. LinkedIn may crop images differently on desktop and mobile.
Why does LinkedIn show the wrong preview image?
LinkedIn caches Open Graph data. Update your og:image tag and use LinkedIn's Post Inspector to refresh the cache.
Can I edit the preview after posting?
You can edit post text after publishing, but the link preview is cached at share time. Fix meta tags and re-share for a new preview.