Twitter Card Generator

What are Twitter Cards?

Twitter Cards are meta tags that control how your content appears when shared on Twitter/X. When someone tweets a link to your website, Twitter Cards display a rich preview with an image, title, and description instead of just a plain URL. Properly implemented Twitter Cards dramatically increase engagement, click-through rates, and make your content stand out in the Twitter feed.

How to Use This Tool

Step 1: Choose a Preset

Start with one of the preset configurations:

• Blog Article: Summary large image card for blog posts and articles
• Website Link: Summary card with square image for general links
• E-commerce Product: Large image card optimized for products
• Video Content: Large image card for video thumbnails
• App Promo: App promotion card for mobile applications

Click any preset to instantly load its configuration.

Step 2: Select Card Type

Summary Card

• Small square image (144×144px minimum) on the left
• Title and description on the right
• Compact, good for general links and quotes
• Takes less space in the timeline

Summary Large Image (Recommended)

• Large landscape image (1200×628px recommended) at the top
• Title and description below the image
• Most popular card type for articles, blogs, videos, products
• Maximum visual impact in the timeline

App Card

• Specialized card for mobile app promotion
• Displays app icon, ratings, and install button
• Requires additional app-specific meta tags
• Links to App Store or Google Play

Player Card

• Embeds video or audio player directly in the timeline
• Requires player URL and dimensions
• Auto-plays when clicked (respects user settings)
• Best for media publishers and content creators

Step 3: Fill in Twitter Card Properties

Title (Required)

• The headline that appears in your Twitter Card
• Character limit: 70 characters recommended (Twitter truncates longer titles)
• Should be compelling and encourage clicks
• Can differ from your page <title> tag
• Example: "10 Proven Strategies to Boost Your Productivity"

Description (Required)

• Supporting text that appears below the title
• Character limit: 200 characters recommended
• Should provide context and entice users to click
• More concise than Open Graph descriptions
• Example: "Discover simple but effective techniques to get more done in less time."

Image URL (Required)

• The image displayed in your Twitter Card
• Must be an absolute URL (https://example.com/image.jpg)
• Image size requirements by card type:
  • Summary Card: 144×144px minimum, 4096×4096px maximum (1:1 ratio)
  • Summary Large Image: 300×157px minimum, 4096×4096px maximum, 1200×628px recommended (1.91:1 ratio)
• Maximum file size: 5MB
• Supported formats: JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF
• Must be hosted on HTTPS

Site Handle (Optional but recommended)

• Your websites or brands Twitter/X handle
• Format: @YourBrandName (include the @ symbol)
• Appears as a byline in the card
• Enables attribution and branding
• Example: @TechBlog or @MyCompany

Creator Handle (Optional but recommended)

• The Twitter/X handle of the content creator or author
• Format: @AuthorName (include the @ symbol)
• Gives credit to individual authors
• Appears in the card attribution
• Example: @JohnDoe or @JaneWriter

Step 4: Preview Your Twitter Card

The tool shows a live preview of how your card will appear:

• Summary Large Image: Large image at top, text below
• Summary: Small square image on left, text on right
• Updates in real-time as you edit fields
• Shows site handle attribution

Step 5: Copy the Twitter Card Tags

Click "Copy Tags" to copy all generated Twitter Card meta tags.

The generated tags look like this:

<meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image">
<meta name="twitter:title" content="Your Content Title">
<meta name="twitter:description" content="Your description">
<meta name="twitter:image" content="https://example.com/image.jpg">
<meta name="twitter:site" content="@YourBrand">
<meta name="twitter:creator" content="@AuthorHandle">

Step 6: Implement in Your Website

Paste the tags inside the <head> section of your HTML:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
  <title>Your Page Title</title>

  <!-- Twitter Card tags -->
  <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image">
  <meta name="twitter:title" content="Your Content Title">
  <meta name="twitter:description" content="Your description">
  <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://example.com/image.jpg">
  <meta name="twitter:site" content="@YourBrand">
  <meta name="twitter:creator" content="@AuthorHandle">
</head>
<body>
  <!-- Your content -->
</body>
</html>

Framework-specific implementations:

Next.js (App Router):

export const metadata = {
  twitter: {
    card: "summary_large_image",
    title: "Your Content Title",
    description: "Your description",
    images: ["https://example.com/image.jpg"],
    site: "@YourBrand",
    creator: "@AuthorHandle",
  },
}

Next.js (Pages Router):

import Head from "next/head"

<Head>
  <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image" />
  <meta name="twitter:title" content="Your Title" />
  <meta name="twitter:description" content="Your description" />
  <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://example.com/image.jpg" />
  <meta name="twitter:site" content="@YourBrand" />
  <meta name="twitter:creator" content="@AuthorHandle" />
</Head>

WordPress:

• Use Yoast SEO or Rank Math for automated Twitter Card management
• Or add manually to header.php inside <head> tags
• Many SEO plugins include built-in Twitter Card support

Shopify:

• Edit theme.liquid file
• Add tags inside the <head> section
• Use Liquid variables for dynamic content

Step 7: Test Your Twitter Cards

After implementation, validate your Twitter Cards:

Twitter Card Validator:

1. Go to: https://cards-dev.twitter.com/validator
2. Enter your URL
3. Click "Preview card" to see how Twitter renders it
4. Fix any errors or warnings shown

Alternative: Tweet the Link

• Tweet your URL (can be a private draft)
• Check how the card appears in your timeline
• Delete the tweet if it was just for testing

Check These Common Issues:

• Image must be publicly accessible (not behind login)
• Image must use HTTPS (not HTTP)
• Twitter may cache cards for 7 days
• Verify all required tags are present

Twitter Card Image Guidelines

Image Size Requirements

Summary Card (1:1 ratio):

• Minimum: 144×144 pixels
• Maximum: 4096×4096 pixels
• Recommended: 800×800 pixels
• Aspect ratio: Square (1:1)

Summary Large Image (1.91:1 ratio):

• Minimum: 300×157 pixels
• Maximum: 4096×4096 pixels
• Recommended: 1200×628 pixels
• Aspect ratio: Landscape, similar to Open Graph

Image Best Practices

1. Use High-Quality Images

   • Sharp, clear, professional photos or graphics
   • Avoid pixelated or blurry images
   • Test at actual display size

2. File Formats

   • JPG: Best for photos (smaller file size)
   • PNG: Best for graphics, logos, text overlays
   • WEBP: Modern format with great compression
   • GIF: Animated GIFs work but display as static on some platforms

3. File Size

   • Maximum: 5MB
   • Recommended: Under 1MB for faster loading
   • Compress images without quality loss

4. Design for Mobile

   • Most Twitter users are on mobile devices
   • Ensure text is readable at small sizes
   • Avoid tiny fonts in image overlays

5. Safe Zones

   • Keep important elements away from edges
   • Twitter may crop images slightly
   • Test preview on mobile and desktop

6. HTTPS Required

   • Twitter only displays images served over HTTPS
   • HTTP images will not appear in cards
   • Ensure your server supports SSL

Twitter Card vs Open Graph

Should You Use Both?

Yes, absolutely! Use both Twitter Cards and Open Graph tags together:

Twitter Cards:

• Optimized specifically for Twitter/X
• Gives you precise control over Twitter appearance
• Required if you want summary card vs large image card

Open Graph Tags:

• Used by Facebook, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Slack
• Twitter falls back to Open Graph if Twitter Cards are missing
• Broader social media coverage

Fallback Behavior:

• If no Twitter Cards present, Twitter uses Open Graph tags
• Twitter Card tags override Open Graph tags on Twitter
• Other platforms ignore Twitter Cards and use Open Graph

Best Practice Implementation:

<head>
  <!-- Open Graph tags (for Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) -->
  <meta property="og:title" content="Your Title">
  <meta property="og:description" content="Your description">
  <meta property="og:image" content="https://example.com/image.jpg">
  <meta property="og:url" content="https://example.com/page">

  <!-- Twitter Card tags (for Twitter/X) -->
  <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image">
  <meta name="twitter:title" content="Your Title">
  <meta name="twitter:description" content="Your description">
  <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://example.com/image.jpg">
  <meta name="twitter:site" content="@YourBrand">
</head>

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Using Relative Image URLs: Always use absolute URLs (https://example.com/image.jpg), not relative paths (/images/card.jpg)

2. HTTP Instead of HTTPS: Twitter requires HTTPS for images. HTTP images will not display.

3. Wrong Image Dimensions: Summary cards need square images (1:1), large image cards need landscape (1.91:1)

4. Missing Required Tags: At minimum include twitter:card, twitter:title, twitter:description, twitter:image

5. Forgetting the @ Symbol: Twitter handles must include @ (@YourBrand, not YourBrand)

6. Too Much Text in Images: Keep text minimal and large. Small text is unreadable on mobile.

7. Images Behind Authentication: Twitter bots must be able to access images without logging in

8. Not Testing: Always validate with Twitter Card Validator before announcing

Advanced Twitter Card Features

App Card Properties

For mobile app promotion:

<meta name="twitter:card" content="app">
<meta name="twitter:app:name:iphone" content="Your App Name">
<meta name="twitter:app:id:iphone" content="123456789">
<meta name="twitter:app:url:iphone" content="yourapp://open">
<meta name="twitter:app:name:googleplay" content="Your App Name">
<meta name="twitter:app:id:googleplay" content="com.yourcompany.app">
<meta name="twitter:app:url:googleplay" content="yourapp://open">

Player Card Properties

For embedded video/audio:

<meta name="twitter:card" content="player">
<meta name="twitter:player" content="https://example.com/player.html">
<meta name="twitter:player:width" content="480">
<meta name="twitter:player:height" content="270">
<meta name="twitter:player:stream" content="https://example.com/video.mp4">

Image Alt Text

For accessibility:

<meta name="twitter:image:alt" content="Description of image for screen readers">

Troubleshooting

Card not showing?

• Verify image is publicly accessible via HTTPS
• Check Twitter Card Validator for errors
• Wait up to 7 days for Twitter cache to refresh
• Try tweeting the link to see live result

Old image still showing?

• Twitter caches cards for up to 7 days
• Use Card Validator to request a cache refresh
• Change image URL to force update

Image cut off or wrong size?

• Verify aspect ratio matches card type
• Summary: 1:1 (square)
• Large Image: 1.91:1 (landscape)
• Use recommended dimensions to avoid cropping