X (Twitter) post preview
See your draft as an X post, check the thread and media, then download a PNG. Nothing leaves your browser.
The post is empty.
Text is saved in this browser for 24 hours. Media must be added again.
Drafts and local media stay in this browser. No social account is needed.
Publish and schedule with SimplePost
Connect a social account, then write and schedule your posts. New accounts get 30 days free instead of 7, no card.
How draft transfer works
SimplePost opens in a new tab. Sign up or log in, connect a social account, then explicitly import, review and schedule. Keep the same browser and device; saved text expires after 24 hours. Copy your text if you need to switch devices.
Only text and threads transfer; upload media again. DEV versions are excluded. Transfers allow up to 25 posts per version and 200,000 total text units. The trial allows 20 posts per thread. An existing composer draft asks for confirmation before replacement.
A little extra for preview users
Your post is ready. Give it a schedule.
Take your draft to SimplePost and get 30 days free instead of the usual 7. Connect your account and schedule when you're ready.
For new accounts · No credit card required · 10 posts per platform during the trial
Text carries over; add media in SimplePost.
How to preview a X (Twitter) post
An X post preview shows your text, profile details, media and thread together before anything goes live. Use it to check the hook, line breaks and visual balance, or share a clean screenshot with someone reviewing the draft.
Paste the post
Write or paste the text with the spacing and line breaks you plan to publish.
Add identity, media or a thread
Set the display name, handle and profile image, then attach media or add another post.
Review and download
Check the complete post in light or dark mode and save a PNG for review.
SimplePost recreates an X-style feed post. It is not affiliated with X Corp., and small differences can appear when X updates its interface.
X (Twitter) post preview FAQ
What should I check in a tweet preview before posting?
Read the opening line on its own, check line breaks and mentions, then review the image alongside the text. For a thread, make sure each segment makes sense in order. A PNG is useful for approval, but check the real account’s text and media limits before publishing.
How can I preview a Twitter or X post?
Paste your draft into the editor, add your profile details and media, then review the live X-style preview. It updates as you type, so you can check the text, spacing and overall feed layout before publishing.
Is the X post preview tool free?
Yes. The preview tool is free, requires no account and does not add a watermark to downloaded screenshots.
Does this work for both tweets and X posts?
Yes. Twitter was renamed X, but people still use both terms. This tool previews the current X-style post layout and is useful for drafts you think of as either tweets or X posts.
Can I preview a thread or add media?
Yes. Add images or video, create extra post segments for a thread and download the current preview as a PNG for review.
Does SimplePost store my draft?
The tool does not upload drafts. Text is saved locally in this browser for 24 hours; clear it with Clear saved text. Profile details and media are not saved and must be added again.
Is the preview identical to X?
It is a close visual approximation, not an official X rendering. X can change its interface, so confirm critical details in the native app before publishing.
Before you publish on X
A preview checks the layout. SimplePost also checks these X rules when you schedule, and again when the post is sent.
| Text | 280 weighted characters for standard accounts; up to 25,000 for eligible accounts |
|---|---|
| Images | Up to 4 per post, 5 MB each |
| Animated GIF | 1 per post, alone, up to 15 MB, 1280 × 1080 px and 350 frames |
| Video | 1 per post, up to 512 MB, H.264 + AAC, aspect ratio between 1:3 and 3:1, up to 60 fps |
| Mixing | Images and video cannot be combined in one post |
| Cashtags | One $SYMBOL per post, including repeats of the same symbol |
- An X account you can sign in to. SimplePost posts only as the identity you authorize.
- Posts longer than 280 weighted characters require an account that X allows to publish long posts, such as a Premium subscription. SimplePost checks the account's status when it publishes and blocks a long post for accounts without it.
- Replies and quotes are subject to X's API rules: X rejects replies to, or quotes of, posts that are not yours and do not mention you.