Facebook Link Preview Guide

Facebook OG Image Size & Requirements 2026: The Complete Guide

Learn the exact Facebook OG image size requirements for 2026. Master image dimensions (1200x630), aspect ratios, and meta tags to ensure perfect link previews on Facebook.

Updated January 2026 Verified Requirements

Essential Specifications Overview

OG:Image

Essential for any preview to appear

Minimum Dimensions

200×200 pixels (preview fails below this)

File Format

JPG, JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, or SVG

Expanded Preview

Width > 445px, Height > 232px, Ratio > 0.797

OG:Title

Suggested for better presentation

OG:Description

Suggested for additional context

Single Image

Use one primary OG:Image tag

Ideal Ratio

1.91:1 (1200×630px) for best results

Three Facebook Link Preview Display Types

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Missing Preview Image

Facebook fails to display an image preview when essential criteria aren't met. This happens when:

  • Either width or height falls below 200×200 pixels
  • The image format isn't supported by Facebook
  • The og:image meta tag is completely absent

Important: Without meeting these criteria, Facebook renders only the plain URL without any visual preview, dramatically lowering user engagement and click rates.

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Compact Portrait Preview

Facebook displays a compact thumbnail-style preview when images satisfy basic requirements but have portrait orientation or constrained dimensions:

  • Width measures 445 pixels or smaller
  • Meets the 200×200 pixel minimum threshold
  • Aspect ratio of 0.797 or lower (portrait format)
  • Uses an accepted format (JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, or SVG)

Important: Compact portrait previews appear as side thumbnails next to the link, offering diminished visual presence compared to expansive previews and may result in lower engagement metrics than full-width displays.

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Expanded Rectangle Preview

Facebook renders an expanded full-width preview when images satisfy optimal criteria:

  • Width exceeds 445 pixels
  • Height exceeds 232 pixels
  • Aspect ratio exceeds 0.797
  • Meets the 200×200 pixel minimum threshold
  • Ideal dimensions: 1200 × 630 pixels (1.91:1 aspect ratio) for best results

Important: Expanded previews render as full-width cards featuring image, title, and description, delivering peak engagement opportunities and superior visual presentation for shared links.

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Essential Open Graph Tags

og:title Recommended

The headline shown in the preview card. Facebook prefers og:title instead of the standard <title> element.

<meta property="og:title" content="Your Compelling Page Title" />
og:description Recommended

A concise summary displayed beneath the title. Facebook favors og:description over standard meta descriptions.

<meta property="og:description" content="A short, engaging description of your page content" />
og:image Required

The image URL for the preview card. This is the most crucial element for Facebook previews. Without it, no image will appear in the preview.

<meta property="og:image" content="https://yoursite.com/images/preview.jpg" />

Image Requirements

Open Graph Image Requirements

Preview images drive the highest engagement rates

Minimum Width

200 pixels

Images narrower than 200px will be completely ignored

Minimum Height

200 pixels

Images shorter than 200px will be completely ignored

Recommended Size

1200 × 630 px

Best for expanded preview display (width >445px, height >232px, ratio >0.797)

Supported Image Formats

.jpg .jpeg .png .webp .gif .svg

Note: All common image formats are supported for Facebook link previews, including GIF and SVG.

How Preview Sizes Are Determined

❌

No Preview

Image under 200px or unsupported format

Plain URL appears without any visual preview. Engagement drops substantially.

📎

Compact Preview

Image ≤445px width or portrait/square orientation

Renders as a compact thumbnail next to the link. Lower visual prominence than expanded previews.

✅

Expanded Preview

Image >445px width, >232px height, ratio >0.797

Full-width card preview featuring image, title, and description. Highest engagement potential.

Implementation Checklist

OG:Image tag present

Critical

Include an og:image meta tag pointing to a valid image URL. This is mandatory for previews to appear.

Supported image format (JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, SVG)

Critical

Facebook accepts all standard image formats including GIF and SVG. JPG and PNG offer the broadest compatibility.

Image width at least 200px

Critical

Ensure images are at least 200 pixels wide. Images narrower than 200px will be completely ignored.

Image height at least 200px

Critical

Ensure images are at least 200 pixels tall. Images shorter than 200px will be completely ignored.

OG:Title tag present

Warning

Include an og:title meta tag. Facebook defaults to <title> when missing, but og:title is recommended.

OG:Description tag present

Warning

Include an og:description meta tag for additional context. Falls back to standard meta description if absent.

Single OG:Image tag

Warning

Use exactly one og:image tag. Multiple tags can lead to inconsistent behavior.

Sample Implementation Code

<head> section
<!-- Facebook Link Preview Meta Tags -->

<!-- Required: Title -->
<meta property="og:title" content="Your Page Title" />

<!-- Required: Description -->
<meta property="og:description" content="A compelling description of your page" />

<!-- Required: Image (most important!) -->
<meta property="og:image" content="https://yoursite.com/image.jpg" />

<!-- Recommended: Image dimensions -->
<meta property="og:image:width" content="1200" />
<meta property="og:image:height" content="630" />

<!-- Recommended: URL and Type -->
<meta property="og:url" content="https://yoursite.com/page" />
<meta property="og:type" content="website" />

Common Questions Answered

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