X Post Preview
Write the post, add a picture and see it the way X shows it, before you publish. Your text and pictures stay on your device.
Pictures are shown from your device and are never uploaded.
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 X Post Preview
- Write or paste your text. The preview updates as you type.
- Add your name, username and, if you like, a profile picture and a post image.
- Switch between phone and computer width, and between light and dark.
- Check where the text is cut (the full post for short posts) and rewrite until the first lines work on their own.
At a glance
| Limit | 280 characters for most accounts |
|---|---|
| Cut in the feed | the full post for short posts |
| Views | Phone and computer width, light and dark |
| Privacy | Text and pictures stay in your browser |
Good to know
- X counts letters from the styled Unicode sets as two characters each, so a bold word uses up the limit twice as fast.
- 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
How does X crop pictures in a post?
A single picture is shown wide, close to 16:9, and cropped around the middle. Check that any text or faces in your picture sit in the centre.
Does the preview cut long posts?
Long posts are shortened in the timeline with "Show more". Short posts of 280 characters or fewer show in full.
Are my pictures uploaded?
No. The pictures are shown straight from your device and are never sent anywhere.
More social media tools
- LinkedIn Post PreviewWrite the post, add a picture and see it the way LinkedIn shows it, before you publish. Your text and pictures stay on your device.
- Instagram Post and Carousel PreviewWrite the post and carousel, add a picture and see it the way Instagram shows it, before you publish. Your text and pictures stay on your device.
- Facebook Post PreviewWrite the post, add a picture and see it the way Facebook shows it, before you publish. Your text and pictures stay on your device.
- Threads Post PreviewWrite the post, add a picture and see it the way Threads shows it, before you publish. Your text and pictures stay on your device.
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.