How Do I Crop My Blog Post Featured Images?

How Do I Crop My Blog Post Featured Image in SoCast?

How Do I Crop My Blog Post Featured Image in SoCast?

Overview

SoCast makes it easy to edit and crop your blog post’s featured image for use on your website, Facebook, and Twitter. This helps your content look great when shared across different platforms.

Caution Note: If your featured image is too small, it may not appear correctly on Facebook, Twitter, Google News, and other platforms.

What Is the Preview Image?

The preview image is the image that appears when someone shares your blog post link on platforms like Facebook or Twitter. Having the right size and crop ensures your post looks professional and engaging.

How to Crop Your Featured Image

  1. Upload an image to the Featured Image section within your blog post.
  2. Click Crop Thumbnails.
  3. Select the image preview you want to edit or crop (Blog List, Facebook, or Twitter).
  4. Use the cropping tool on the right to adjust the image as needed.
  5. Click Save Crop when you are finished.

Crop Image Thumbnails Example

Image Size Guidelines

  • Facebook Preview: 1200 x 630 px
  • Twitter Preview: 1024 x 512 px

Facebook Image Share Example

Twitter Preview Image Example

Refreshing the Facebook Preview Image

After publishing your post, you can refresh the Facebook preview image. If the preview image is not displaying correctly or you have updated the featured image, click Refresh Facebook Preview until the correct image appears.

Refresh Facebook Image Example

By following these steps, you can ensure your blog posts look their best across all platforms.