Prepare a 1200×630 Substack social or post preview and keep the subject centered for thumbnail cropping.
Substack social preview size: At least 1200×630 px
Substack also describes a 14:10 preview crop, so treat 1200×630 as the source canvas and inspect the generated preview.
1200
width (px)
630
height (px)
~17:9
aspect ratio
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We check platform-specific dimensions against source documentation when available.
Place the subject and short headline near the center so the image can tolerate a tighter thumbnail crop. The official help text mentions both a 1200×630 minimum and a 14:10 preview ratio, so the live preview is the final authority.
Choose a landscape image with generous space around the focal subject.
Upload the image, choose Social Preview, and use Fit or Fill to control the crop.
Download the image, add it as the post preview, and inspect the generated card before sharing the link.
Substack recommends at least 1200×630 pixels and notes that preview thumbnails can use a 14:10 crop.
Choose another available Substack canvas and review its source notes
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