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How to add a thumbnail icon to your links

Make your links stand out with custom thumbnails

Updated over 3 months ago

You can add a thumbnail to your links to personalize your Linktree and make your links more eye-catching. Choose from Tabler Icons or upload your own custom image.

How to add a thumbnail to a link


  1. In your Linktree Admin, go to the My Linktree page.

    • πŸ“² Using your mobile device? Tap My Linktree and then Edit.

  2. Click + Add to create a new link.

  3. Below your link URL, tap the Thumbnail ( ) icon.

  4. Hit Set Thumbnail.

  5. Choose one of the options:

    • Upload your own thumbnail to upload an image from your device.

    • Choose from Tabler Icons to choose a pre-made icon that will match the font color of your links.

    • Generate a thumbnail with AI (BETA) to use a text prompt to generate an image using AI.

  6. Your thumbnail will be added to your link.

Best image sizes for custom thumbnails


If you choose to upload your own thumbnail, we recommend:

  • Classic links: Square 1:1 ratio, at least 200 x 200 pixels.

  • Featured links: Rectangular 16:9 ratio, at least 680 x 383 pixels.

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