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Free Open Graph tag generator online
Create Open Graph tags by filling in page URL, title, description, image and site name. It is useful when you need reliable social previews for articles, product pages, campaigns and CMS publishing workflows.
Valid URL
Yes
Domain
site.com
Tag count
6
Image included
Yes
Image URL valid
Yes
Type applied
Website
Guide
What this tool does
What it is
Open Graph Tag Generator is a free online tool that creates the og:title, og:description, og:image, og:url and related meta tags used by many platforms for link previews.
It helps when you want more control over how a page looks once it is shared on messaging apps, social networks or collaboration tools that read Open Graph metadata.
When to use it
Use it when a page needs a clear preview image, a stronger social title or a cleaner description than the one platforms would otherwise guess from the page.
It is also useful during content launches, campaign setup, editorial QA and CMS handoffs because broken or inconsistent preview tags are easier to catch before publishing.
Workflow
How to use the tool
- 1
Enter the page URL, title, description, image URL and site name you want social platforms to read.
- 2
Review the generated Open Graph tags and confirm that the preview message matches the page and the image is appropriate for sharing.
- 3
Copy the tags into the page head or CMS metadata fields, then test the shared URL on the platforms that matter most to your workflow.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do Open Graph tags affect how links appear on social media?
Yes. Platforms often use Open Graph data to decide the title, description and image shown in previews.
Should the Open Graph title match the page title exactly?
It can match, but it does not have to. Many teams use a slightly more social friendly version while keeping the meaning aligned.
Does the Open Graph image need to be absolute?
Yes. The image URL should be absolute and publicly reachable so platforms can fetch it correctly.
Do Open Graph tags replace standard SEO metadata?
No. They complement SEO metadata. Title tags and meta descriptions still matter for search, while Open Graph is mainly for shared previews.
Can I use different Open Graph text from the page headline?
Yes. Many teams use a slightly more share friendly angle for social previews while keeping the message consistent with the page.
Insights
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