LinkedIn Post Preview

See your post the way the LinkedIn feed shows it, on desktop and mobile, before you hit Post. Check where “…more” cuts it off, how bold text and images look, and whether the hook lands. Free, no login.

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Readers see the first 3 lines, then “…more”. The whole post fits above the fold.
Happy with it? Schedule it to your LinkedIn profile or company page with PostSyncer, along with a first comment for your links. See the LinkedIn scheduler →

How to preview a LinkedIn post

  1. Add your name, headline and photo so the card looks like yours.
  2. Write or paste the post. Select words and press B or I to make them bold or italic.
  3. Add images to see the 1, 2, 3 or 4+ image layout.
  4. Flip between desktop and mobile, and light and dark mode.
  5. Copy the text and post it, or schedule it in PostSyncer.

Where LinkedIn cuts off your post

The feed shows about three lines of a post, then hides the rest behind “…more”. On desktop that is roughly 210 characters. On a phone the column is narrower, so fewer words fit.

Those three lines are your hook. Blank lines and short one-line sentences use up the space quickly, so check the mobile view too.

LinkedIn post specs at a glance

Post lengthUp to 3,000 characters
Shown before “…more”About 3 lines (~210 characters on desktop)
Landscape image1200 × 627 px (1.91:1)
Square image1080 × 1080 px (1:1)
Portrait image1080 × 1350 px (4:5)

More detail in the LinkedIn image size guide, and the best time to post on LinkedIn.

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LinkedIn post preview FAQ

How do I preview a LinkedIn post before posting?

Paste the post into the editor on this page. The preview updates as you type and shows the post the way the LinkedIn feed does, with your name, headline, images and the “…more” cut-off. Switch between desktop and mobile to check both.

How many characters show before “…see more” on LinkedIn?

The feed shows about three lines before it adds “…more”. That works out to roughly 210 characters on desktop and fewer on a phone. Line breaks use up lines too, so a post that opens with three short lines folds sooner than one long paragraph.

What is the LinkedIn post character limit?

A LinkedIn post can be up to 3,000 characters. The counter under the editor turns red once you go over.

Can I use bold and italic text on LinkedIn?

LinkedIn posts have no bold button, but Unicode bold and italic letters show up as bold and italic in the feed. Select text in the editor and press B or I to convert it. Screen readers can stumble over these characters, so save them for a few key words.

Doesn’t LinkedIn show a preview already?

The LinkedIn post box shows the text you are writing, not how it will look in the feed. Most people only find out where the fold lands after the post is live. This page shows the feed view first.

Are my post and images uploaded anywhere?

No. Everything runs in your browser and images are previewed straight from your device. Your draft text is kept in this browser so it survives a reload.

Can I schedule the post after previewing it?

Yes. Paste it into PostSyncer and schedule it to your LinkedIn profile or company page, with an automatic first comment for links.