Threads Post Preview

Write the post, add a picture and see it the way Threads shows it, before you publish. Your text and pictures stay on your device.

67 characters
Profile picture
Post image

Pictures are shown from your device and are never uploaded.

Threads preview
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yourname1h
Hot take: a clear first line does more for a post than any hashtag.
6 replies · 41 likes

Click “see more” in the preview to open the full post. The cut-off is a close match to the app, but each app changes its layout now and then.

How to use the Threads Post Preview

  1. Write or paste your text. The preview updates as you type.
  2. Add your name, username and, if you like, a profile picture and a post image.
  3. Switch between phone and computer width, and between light and dark.
  4. Check where the text is cut (the full text for most posts) and rewrite until the first lines work on their own.

At a glance

Limit500 characters per post
Cut in the feedthe full text for most posts
ViewsPhone and computer width, light and dark
PrivacyText and pictures stay in your browser

Good to know

  • Threads has limited built-in formatting, so styled letters are a common way to mark a few words.
  • The preview is a close mock-up, not a copy of the app. Apps change their layout, fonts and cut-off points from time to time, so treat it as a guide.
  • Numbers for likes, comments and views are sample figures.

Questions

What does the Threads preview show?

The avatar, username, your text and the usual reply, repost and share row, in light or dark mode, on a phone or computer width.

Are my pictures uploaded?

No. The pictures are shown straight from your device and are never sent anywhere.

More social media tools

Need a picture for the post? Try the image resizer or image cropper.

CalcMaster is not affiliated with LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky or TikTok. The names are used only to say which app a tool is made for. The previews are our own mock-ups.