Telegram OG Image Guide
Telegram Open Graph image specifications: 5MB limit, 1200×630px recommended, supported formats.
Updated January 2026 2 min
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Logan Renz
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Published: November 5, 2025 Updated: January 11, 2026
Telegram Specifications
- Size: 1200×630px (1.91:1 ratio)
- Max file: 5MB
- Formats: JPG, PNG, WebP
- URLs: Absolute HTTPS only
Image Requirements
Recommended
1200 × 630px
Max File Size
5 MB
Formats
JPG, PNG, WebP
Minimum
200 × 200px
Required Meta Tags
Telegram uses standard Open Graph tags:
html
<meta property="og:title" content="Your Page Title" />
<meta property="og:description" content="Brief description" />
<meta property="og:image" content="https://example.com/image.jpg" />
<meta property="og:url" content="https://example.com/page" />Optimization Tips
- Compress images — Use TinyPNG or Squoosh
- Use WebP — 30% smaller than JPG with same quality
- Target under 1MB — Faster loading on mobile
- Safe zone — Keep important content in center 80%
Testing
Clear Telegram's cache using @WebpageBot:
- Open Telegram and search for
@WebpageBot - Send your URL to the bot
- The bot fetches your OG tags and refreshes the cache
Common Issues
No image→ Check HTTPS URL, file size under 5MB
Old image→ Use @WebpageBot to refresh cache
Slow loading→ Compress image, use CDN
Platform Comparison
| Platform | Max Size |
|---|---|
| Telegram | 5MB |
| 8MB | |
| 5MB | |
| Discord | 10MB |
| 300KB |
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