What is a Link Preview?
The link preview (also called an Open Graph preview) is the image, title, and description that appear when you share a gallery link via email, social media, or messaging apps.
It’s the first impression your client or audience sees before clicking the link.
Default Settings (All Plans)
When you share a gallery or folder, PIKD automatically generates the preview using:
Image: The Gallery Cover you set in PIKD
Title: The folder or project name, displayed as: "Folder/Project Name – Shared Gallery | PIKD.io"
Description: "View and download XX items in this private gallery on PIKD.io. Secure, private photo sharing for professionals."
If you don’t set a Gallery Cover, the first image in the gallery will be used.
Pro Plan – Full Customization
With a Pro account, you can make the gallery preview match your branding and presentation style:
Custom Title – Change how the link title appears when shared
Custom Description – Write your own summary or call-to-action
Custom Preview Image – Upload your own Open Graph image instead of using the gallery cover
This gives you total control over how your shared link looks in:
Emails
Social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)
Messaging apps (WhatsApp, iMessage, etc.)
Why It Matters
First Impressions Count – A professional preview makes your client more likely to click
Brand Consistency – Match your wording and image to your brand
More Engagement – A tailored description can drive faster client responses
How to Change the Open Graph Image & Meta Info (Pro)
Go to your gallery sharing settings
Click “Link Preview”
Upload your custom preview image
Set your custom title and description
Save changes – your new preview will appear anywhere the link is shared
Pro Tip
For best results, use a horizontal image with a 1200×630 px resolution to ensure it looks perfect on all major platforms.