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Twitter Card Preview

v1.0.0

Twitter Card Preview

Preview and validate Twitter Card markup to ensure your content displays correctly on Twitter.

Warning

This tool is not supported on mobile devices, please use a desktop device for better experience.

Recommended: 300x157px or larger, 2:1 aspect ratio

Twitter Card Preview

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✅ Validation Guidelines

✓Title length: 45/70 characters
✓Description length: 150/200 characters
✓Image URL: Provided
✓Site username: Provided
Twitter Card Settings
Include Options
Card Type Info:
Card with large rectangular image displayed prominently.

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What is the Twitter Card Preview?

The Twitter Card Preview tool helps you create and validate Twitter Card meta tags, allowing you to see exactly how your content will appear when shared on Twitter. Twitter Cards are rich media attachments that make your tweets more engaging and drive traffic to your website.

Why Use Twitter Cards?

  • Increased Engagement: Rich media cards get significantly more clicks, retweets, and favorites compared to plain text tweets.
  • Better Brand Visibility: Control how your content appears on Twitter with custom titles, descriptions, and images.
  • Higher Click-Through Rates: Well-designed cards with compelling visuals and copy drive more traffic to your website.
  • Professional Appearance: Twitter Cards make your shared content look more polished and trustworthy.

Types of Twitter Cards

Our tool supports all four main types of Twitter Cards:

Summary Card
  • Default card type with title, description, and thumbnail image
  • Best for: Blog posts, articles, and general content
  • Image size: Minimum 144x144px, aspect ratio 1:1
Summary Card with Large Image
  • Similar to summary card but with a prominent large image
  • Best for: Visual content, photography, artwork
  • Image size: Minimum 300x157px, aspect ratio 2:1
App Card
  • Specifically designed for mobile app promotion
  • Includes app store download buttons
  • Best for: Mobile app developers and marketers
Player Card
  • Allows video, audio, and other rich media to play directly in Twitter
  • Best for: Video content, podcasts, interactive media
  • Requires approval from Twitter for security

Twitter Card Meta Tags

The tool generates the following essential meta tags:

Required Tags
  • twitter:card - Card type (summary, summary_large_image, app, player)
  • twitter:title - Title of content (max 70 characters)
  • twitter:description - Description of content (max 200 characters)
Optional Tags
  • twitter:site - Twitter username of website (e.g., @yoursite)
  • twitter:creator - Twitter username of content creator
  • twitter:image - URL of image to display in card
  • twitter:image:alt - Alt text for the image
App Card Specific
  • twitter:app:name:iphone - iPhone app name
  • twitter:app:id:iphone - iPhone app ID
  • twitter:app:url:iphone - iPhone app custom URL scheme
  • Similar tags for iPad and Google Play
Player Card Specific
  • twitter:player - HTTPS URL of player iframe
  • twitter:player:width - Width of iframe (320-1200px)
  • twitter:player:height - Height of iframe (160-1200px)

Best Practices for Twitter Cards

  • Image Optimization: Use high-quality images that look good at small sizes
  • Title Length: Keep titles under 70 characters for optimal display
  • Description Quality: Write compelling descriptions under 200 characters
  • Consistent Branding: Use consistent imagery and messaging across cards
  • Mobile First: Remember that most Twitter users are on mobile devices
  • Regular Testing: Use Twitter's Card Validator to test your cards

Image Requirements

  • File Format: JPG, PNG, WEBP, or GIF
  • File Size: Maximum 5MB
  • Summary Card: Minimum 144x144px, square aspect ratio preferred
  • Large Image Card: Minimum 300x157px, 2:1 aspect ratio
  • HTTPS Required: All image URLs must use HTTPS

Testing and Validation

After implementing Twitter Cards, use these tools to validate your implementation:

  • Twitter Card Validator: Official Twitter tool for testing cards
  • Twitter Analytics: Monitor card performance and engagement
  • Browser Preview: Test how cards appear in different browsers
  • Mobile Testing: Verify appearance on mobile devices

Common Implementation Issues

  • Missing or invalid HTTPS URLs for images
  • Images that are too small or have wrong aspect ratios
  • Meta tags placed incorrectly in HTML (should be in <head> section)
  • Special characters not properly escaped in meta tag content
  • Player cards not approved by Twitter for security

SEO Benefits

Properly implemented Twitter Cards also provide SEO benefits:

  • Increased social signals and engagement
  • Higher click-through rates from social media
  • Better brand recognition and trust
  • More social media traffic to your website