WordPress Social Preview Resizer
WordPress recommends 1200×630 pixels for this placement. The featured image can become the Open Graph preview when a post or page is shared. WordPress.com recommends keeping important content centered and the JPG or PNG file below 5 MB.
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WordPress Social Preview size
WordPress Social Preview size: 1200×630 px, 1.90:1 (recommended size)
WordPress.com recommends keeping important content centered and the JPG or PNG file below 5 MB.
1200
width (px)
630
height (px)
~17:9
aspect ratio
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Sources
We check platform-specific dimensions against source documentation when available.
- WordPress.com Support — Social media previews - Recommends 1200×630 px, approximately 1.91:1, for social previews.
How to resize an image for a WordPress social preview?
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Step 1: Choose the source image
Start with the clearest version available. The 1200×630 canvas cannot recreate detail missing from a smaller source.
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Step 2: Apply the 1200×630 preset
Upload the image, select Social Preview, and choose Fit to keep the whole image or Fill to crop it edge to edge.
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Step 3: Review it for WordPress
WordPress.com recommends keeping important content centered and the JPG or PNG file below 5 MB. Download the result, then preview it in WordPress before publishing.
What size is a WordPress social preview?
WordPress recommends 1200×630 pixels for this placement. The canvas has a 1.90:1 aspect ratio. WordPress.com recommends keeping important content centered and the JPG or PNG file below 5 MB.
Why use the 1200×630 WordPress preset?
The featured image can become the Open Graph preview when a post or page is shared. Starting with the documented or practical canvas lets you control the crop before the platform applies its own responsive layout.
Will WordPress crop the resized image?
WordPress.com recommends keeping important content centered and the JPG or PNG file below 5 MB. Keep important subjects and text away from the outer edges, and always inspect the platform preview before publishing.
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