Link Preview

Overview

When you share your MakeForm link on social media platforms, messaging apps, or search engines, a link preview is automatically generated. This preview includes a title, description, and image that gives people a glimpse of your form before they click.

Customizing your link preview helps your form stand out and provides context about what respondents can expect when they open it.

What is a Link Preview?

A link preview (also known as an Open Graph preview or social card) is the visual summary that appears when you share a URL on platforms like:

• Social media: Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Instagram
• Messaging apps: Slack, Discord, WhatsApp, iMessage
• Search engines: Google search results

The preview typically includes:

• A title (shown in browser tabs and preview cards)
• A description (brief text about your form)
• An image (visual representation of your content)
• A favicon (small icon in browser tabs)

How to Customize Your Link Preview

To customize your link preview:

1. Open your form in the editor
2. Go to the Share tab
3. In the Link Settings section, you’ll see a preview of how your link currently appears
4. Use the customization options to personalize your preview

Customize Text

Click the Customize text button to edit your title and description.

Title

• Appears in browser tabs when respondents view your form
• Shown in link previews on social media
• Displayed in search engine results
• Default: “Form”

Customize Image

Click the Customize image button to upload a custom Open Graph image.

What is an Open Graph image?

The Open Graph image is the visual that appears in link previews when your form is shared. A compelling image can significantly increase click-through rates and engagement.

Upload Options:

1. Upload tab: Drag and drop a new image or click to browse
2. Uploaded tab: Select from previously uploaded images

Image requirements:

• Recommended size: 1200 x 630 pixels
• Supported formats: JPG, PNG, WebP
• Maximum file size: Set by your plan limits
• Images are automatically optimized and converted to JPEG

Customize Favicon

Click the Customize favicon button to upload a custom favicon for your form.

What is a favicon?

A favicon is the small icon that appears in browser tabs, bookmarks, and browser history. It helps users quickly identify your form among multiple open tabs and creates a more professional, branded experience.

Favicon requirements:

• Size: 48 x 48 pixels (automatically resized if larger)
• Supported formats: ICO, PNG, JPG, WebP
• Maximum file size: 5 MB
• Non-ICO files are automatically converted to PNG

Live Preview

The Link Settings section shows a real-time preview of how your link will appear when shared. Any changes you make to the title, description, or image are immediately reflected in this preview.

This helps you see exactly what your respondents will see before sharing your form.

Platform-Specific Behavior

Different platforms may display your link preview slightly differently:

Social Media Platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter/X):

• Display title, description, and Open Graph image
• May cache previews for several hours
• Twitter/X uses “summary_large_image” card format

Messaging Apps (Slack, Discord, WhatsApp):

• Show title and image prominently
• Description may be truncated
• Some apps cache aggressively

Search Engines (Google):

• Use title and description for search results
• May use Open Graph image for featured results
• Favicon appears next to your URL in search results

Note: After updating your link preview settings, some platforms may take time to refresh their cached version. You can use each platform’s preview refresh tools to force an update.