I Collected 100+ Beautiful OpenGraph Images to Help Developers Create Better Ones 👋
Hey IH! I'm building gleam.so - a tool that helps developers create beautiful OpenGraph (OG) images without design skills. While researching and building, I've collected 100 inspiring OG images from real websites and startups.
Why OG Images Matter 📈
We all know good OG images boost engagement, but finding inspiration and examples is surprisingly hard. A few stats from my research:
- Tweets/X with OG images get 150-300% more engagement
- LinkedIn posts with custom OG images get 2x more clicks
- Discord/Slack shares look way more professional with proper OG images
The Gallery & Insights
I'm excited to share this collection as a free resource for the community! Some interesting patterns I found:
What Works Well:
- Clean typography with high contrast
- Brand colors used strategically
- Simple layouts that read well at small sizes
- Clear hierarchy between title and supporting text
Common Approaches:
- Product Screenshots + Context
- Bold Typography Only
- Gradient Backgrounds
- Simple Icon + Text Combinations
- Photo + Text Overlay
You can check out the full gallery here: gleam.so/gallery
Building in Public: The Tech Stack
For those interested in the technical side, the gallery is built with:
- Next.js 14 + App Router
- Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui
- Supabase for storage/metadata
- Progressive image loading for performance
What's Next?
I'm working on making these examples actionable by:
- Adding breakdowns of what makes each image effective
- Creating templates inspired by the best patterns
- Adding filters by industry/use case
Help Shape This Resource!
- What information about each OG image would be most helpful to you?
- Which industries/use cases should I collect more examples from?
- Would you like to see specific dimensions/platforms covered?
Let me know what you think! Happy to answer any questions about OG images, the gallery, or share more specific insights I've learned along the way.
#buildinpublic #design #webdev #marketing
PS: If you're interested in creating your own OG images more easily, I'm offering IH members early access to gleam.so. Drop a comment and I'll send you an invite! 🚀
