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# How to convert pasted links to images

### DesktopStart

You can easily convert public links into images directly inside Publer. This is useful when you want the link preview to appear as a photo in your post.

# To convert pasted links to images:

* Go to **Create** and paste the link into the composer.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/e/f/b/eefbebed3e091800/screenshot-2026-01-19-at-85847_fgc92t.png)

* Click on **Convert link to image**.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/e/f/b/eefbebed3e091800/screenshot-2026-03-17-at-13127_1saaf1u.png)

||| Links that do not return thumbnails cannot be converted to photos. This usually happens when the page is not publicly accessible or is missing the required [meta tags](https://publer.com/help/en/article/how-to-check-meta-tags-for-your-links-11vdq0m/).

* Choose a **background color** for your image. You can select a solid color or a gradient.
* If you prefer a darker style, toggle on **Dark Card**.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/e/f/b/eefbebed3e091800/screenshot-2026-01-19-at-85924_1a8m2sr.png)

* Customize the **aspect ratio** based on where you plan to post. Available options include:

* Custom  
* Square (1:1)  
* Landscape (16:9)  
* Vertical (9:16)  
* Classic TV (4:3)

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/e/f/b/eefbebed3e091800/screenshot-2026-01-19-at-85931_1crq93u.png)

* You can also customize additional elements based on the social account. 
* Click **Apply** to save the image.
* The link to the original post will automatically appear in the caption, but you can remove it if you want.
* Once you’re done, preview the final result in the **Live Preview** on the right side.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/e/f/b/eefbebed3e091800/screenshot-2026-03-17-at-13323_3qfefc.png)

### DesktopEnd
### MobileStart

You can easily convert public links into images directly inside Publer. This is useful when you want the link preview to appear as a photo in your post.

# To convert pasted links to images:

* Click on the **plus icon** to **create** a post.
* Paste the link into the composer and press **Enter**.
* Once the link preview appears, click on the **pen icon**.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/e/f/b/eefbebed3e091800/img3493_qd1jxc.jpg)

* Then choose **Convert to photo**.

||| Links that do not return thumbnails cannot be converted to photos. This usually happens when the page is not publicly accessible or is missing the required [meta tags](https://publer.com/help/en/article/how-to-check-meta-tags-for-your-links-11vdq0m/).

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/e/f/b/eefbebed3e091800/img3494_4ep7wl.jpg)

* Preview the photo if needed. 
* You can also remove the link from your caption and write your own text.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/e/f/b/eefbebed3e091800/img3495_iyv5ny.jpg)

* Choose the social accounts and schedule the post accordingly by clicking **Next**.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/e/f/b/eefbebed3e091800/img3497_weudsi.jpg)

### MobileEnd

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*Written by: [Brikena Cani](https://publer.com/about/brikenacani)