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Twitter / X Card Tag Generator Generate Twitter Card meta tags for rich tweet previews with images and descriptions.

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Twitter Card Tag Generator

Generate Twitter Card meta tags for rich tweet previews with images and descriptions.

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Choose card type

Select summary (small image), summary_large_image (large banner), or player (video/audio).

2

Enter content details

Add your title, description, image URL, and Twitter handle.

3

Copy the meta tags

Copy the generated Twitter Card meta tags for your HTML head.

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What Is Twitter Card Tag Generator?

The Twitter Card Tag Generator creates meta tags that control how your links appear when shared on Twitter/X. Twitter Cards transform plain text links into rich media experiences with images, titles, and descriptions โ€” dramatically increasing engagement. The summary_large_image card type is most popular, displaying a large banner image above your title and description. Without Twitter Card tags, shared links show only the URL text with no visual preview.

Why Use Twitter Card Tag Generator?

  • Generate all Twitter Card types: summary, summary_large_image, player
  • Rich tweet previews with large images, titles, and descriptions
  • Twitter handle attribution for content creator and site
  • Copy-ready meta tags for immediate implementation
  • Increases tweet engagement by 40%+ compared to plain text links

Common Use Cases

Content Sharing

Ensure blog posts display with large images when shared on Twitter.

Product Marketing

Create visually rich product previews in tweets.

Video Content

Use player cards for inline video playback on Twitter.

Brand Consistency

Control how your brand appears across Twitter shares.

Technical Guide

Twitter Card types: "summary" (150x150 thumbnail with title and description), "summary_large_image" (large image above title โ€” recommended for most content), "player" (inline video/audio player), and "app" (mobile app install). Required tags vary by type but always include twitter:card and twitter:title. The twitter:image should be at least 120x120 for summary and 300x157 for summary_large_image (up to 4096x4096, under 5MB). Twitter falls back to Open Graph tags (og:title, og:description, og:image) when Twitter-specific tags are missing. Validate cards using the Twitter Card Validator tool.

Tips & Best Practices

  • 1
    Use summary_large_image for most content โ€” large images get more engagement
  • 2
    Twitter images should be at least 300x157px and under 5MB
  • 3
    Include twitter:site and twitter:creator handles for attribution
  • 4
    Twitter falls back to OG tags โ€” you don't need both if values are the same
  • 5
    Validate your cards with the Twitter Card Validator before publishing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is the best Twitter Card type?
summary_large_image is recommended for most content. It displays a large banner image (2:1 ratio) above the title and description, maximizing visual impact.
Q Do I need Twitter Cards if I have Open Graph tags?
Twitter falls back to OG tags, so they work without Twitter-specific tags. However, Twitter Card tags give you more control and enable features like player cards.
Q What is the maximum image size for Twitter Cards?
Maximum 4096x4096 pixels, under 5MB. Recommended minimum is 300x157 for summary_large_image and 120x120 for summary cards.

About This Tool

Twitter Card Tag Generator is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser โ€” your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.