Editor Tips & Tricks
Master these techniques to create professional OG images faster.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Press Ctrl/Cmd + S to quick save, Ctrl/Cmd + E to export. Use arrow keys to fine-tune element positions.
Code Snippet Best Practices
Keep code snippets under 15 lines for readability. Use meaningful variable names that showcase your coding style.
Color Harmony Tips
Use contrasting colors for text and background. Stick to 2-3 colors maximum for a professional look.
Typography Guidelines
Main title: 48-72px, Subtitle: 24-32px. Keep text concise - aim for 5-8 words in the title.
Layout Optimization
Leave breathing room around elements. The "safe zone" is 50px from edges to avoid cropping on some platforms.
Export Settings
Use PNG for sharp text, JPEG for photo backgrounds (smaller file), WebP for best compression with quality.
When to Use Each Template
Choose the right template for your content type to maximize engagement.
Code Snippet Template
- →Sharing a clever algorithm solution
- →Promoting your npm package with code example
- →Tutorial article headers showing code output
- →GitHub repository social preview
Minimalist Template
- →Blog post announcements
- →Product launch teasers
- →Conference talk promotions
- →Newsletter header images
Split Layout Template
- →Before/after comparisons
- →Feature highlights with icon
- →Course or ebook promotions
- →Tool or framework introductions
Banner Template
- →Major version releases
- →Event announcements
- →Sale or discount promotions
- →Community milestones
Quote Template
- →Testimonial cards
- →Inspirational developer quotes
- →Code review feedback highlights
- →User success stories
Platform-Specific Optimization
Optimize your OG images for each social platform's unique requirements.
Twitter/X
- •Use high contrast colors - Twitter compresses images
- •Text should be readable at 50% size
- •Avoid text in the bottom 60px (gets cropped in feeds)
- •Best format: 1200×600px (2:1 ratio)
- •Professional, clean designs work best
- •Include your name or brand logo
- •Use business-appropriate colors
- •Best format: 1200×630px (1.91:1 ratio)
GitHub
- •Show your tech stack icons
- •Include repo name prominently
- •Dark themes match GitHub's UI well
- •Best format: 1280×640px
Discord
- •Vibrant colors stand out in chat
- •Larger text for embed previews
- •Consider dark mode visibility
- •Best format: 1200×630px
Advanced Tips & FAQ
Pro techniques to take your OG images to the next level.
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