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LinkedIn Post Preview See How Your Post Looks

Preview your LinkedIn post before publishing. See exactly how it appears on desktop and mobile, including the “see more” fold. Free, no login required.

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LinkedIn Post Preview Tips

Nail the first 210 characters

That's all LinkedIn shows before the "see more" fold. Make it count with a strong hook.

Check both desktop & mobile

Text wraps differently on each. A hook that fits on desktop might get cut off on mobile.

Use white space strategically

Short paragraphs and line breaks make posts scannable. Dense text blocks get scrolled past.

Test with an image

Posts with images get 2x more engagement. Upload one to see how the full post looks together.

Read it out loud

If it sounds awkward, it reads awkward. The preview helps you catch tone issues before publishing.

End with a question or CTA

Comments boost reach. Ending with a question encourages replies and signals engagement to the algorithm.

Frequently Asked Questions

This preview replicates the core layout of a LinkedIn feed post, including the profile section, text area, "see more" fold, and engagement bar. While LinkedIn may make minor visual changes over time, this tool gives you a reliable idea of how your post will look before you publish.
On desktop, LinkedIn truncates posts at approximately 210 characters (roughly 3-5 lines) and shows a "...see more" link. On mobile, the fold can appear slightly earlier. This tool simulates the fold so you can craft a strong opening hook that's fully visible before the cut.
Yes, you can upload an image to see how it looks below your post text. For carousels (PDF uploads), LinkedIn renders them differently than single images. This tool simulates the single-image preview layout.
No. Everything runs in your browser. Your post text is never sent to a server, nothing is saved, and no account is needed. It's completely free and private.
Posts between 800-1,200 characters tend to perform well: long enough to deliver value, short enough to keep attention. The key is your opening hook: the first 210 characters before the fold should be compelling enough to make people click "see more."
Yes, use the Desktop / Mobile toggle above the preview pane. Mobile preview shows a narrower layout with slightly different text wrapping, so you can check how your post reads on both form factors.
A great hook creates curiosity or tension in the first line. Start with a bold statement, a surprising stat, a question, or a contrarian opinion. Avoid generic openings like "I'm excited to share...". Get to the value immediately. Use this preview tool to check whether your hook is visible before the fold.

The rest of the LinkedIn workflow

The preview is one step. These free tools cover the others.

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