Social Card Maker

Transform any URL or custom content into stunning social media card images in seconds.

Create professional, platform-specific social cards that match the exact visual style of Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or your custom brand. Perfect for marketers, content creators, developers, and anyone who needs beautiful social graphics at scale.

✨ Why Use Social Card Maker?

• 🎨 Perfect Platform Matching - Cards look exactly like native posts from each platform
• ⚡ Lightning Fast - Generate cards in seconds, not minutes
• 🔄 Batch Processing - Create multiple cards from a list of URLs
• 🎯 Zero Design Skills Required - Just provide content, we handle the design
• 📊 Scale Effortlessly - Generate 1 or 1,000 cards with the same ease
• 🌐 API-First - Integrate into your workflow via REST API
• 💰 Cost-Effective - Pay only for what you use, no monthly subscriptions

🎯 Perfect For

• Content Marketers: Create consistent social graphics for blog posts
• Social Media Managers: Generate preview cards for multiple campaigns
• Developers: Auto-generate OG images for documentation sites
• Agencies: Produce client deliverables at scale
• Entrepreneurs: Create professional social assets without designers
• Automation Workflows: Integrate with Zapier, Make, or custom scripts

🚀 How to Use

Option 1: Via Apify Console (No Code)

1. Open the Actor: Go to apify.com/happitap/social-card-maker
2. Enter Your Content:
   • Add a URL, OR
   • Enter custom text, images, and branding
3. Configure Settings: Choose platform, dimensions, format
4. Click "Start": Your card generates in seconds
5. Download: Get your image from the Output tab

📱 How to Get Facebook URLs

For Facebook Posts:

1. Go to the Facebook post you want to create a card for
2. Click the three dots (•••) in the top-right corner of the post
3. Select "Copy link" from the menu

4. Paste the URL into the actor's "Target post URL" field

Example:

{
  "targetUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/share/v/12LLJgiB8Lt/",
  "platform": "facebook"
}

For Facebook Comments:

1. Find the comment you want to feature
2. Click on the timestamp of the comment (e.g., "2h", "1d")
3. Right-click on the timestamp and select "Copy link address"

4. Paste the URL into the actor's "Target post URL" field

Example:

{
  "targetUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/MetaIndia/posts/pfbid0pokAKNvLPeWxPDkFtpQVmwK3LJ9FfrLpBKBH5B9WB1yLWpFUpQYkDZkB64ejQjS9l?comment_id=834450149073514",
  "platform": "facebook"
}

💡 Tip: You can also add custom author information if the automatic extraction doesn't work:

{
  "targetUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/...",
  "platform": "facebook",
  "custom": {
    "authorName": "John Doe",
    "authorHandle": "@johndoe"
  }
}

🐦 How to Get Twitter/X URLs

For Twitter/X Posts:

1. Go to the tweet you want to create a card for
2. Click the share icon (↗️) at the bottom of the tweet
3. Select "Copy link" from the menu

4. Paste the URL into the actor's "Target post URL" field

Example:

{
  "targetUrl": "https://twitter.com/user/status/1234567890",
  "platform": "twitter"
}

For Twitter/X Replies/Comments:

1. Find the reply/comment you want to feature
2. Click the share icon (↗️) on that specific reply
3. Select "Copy link"

4. Paste the URL into the actor's "Target post URL" field

Example:

{
  "targetUrl": "https://twitter.com/user/status/1234567890",
  "platform": "twitter"
}

💡 Note: Twitter/X reply URLs look similar to regular tweet URLs. The actor will automatically extract the reply content.

💼 How to Get LinkedIn URLs

For LinkedIn Posts:

1. Navigate to the LinkedIn post
2. Click the three dots (•••) in the top-right corner of the post
3. Select "Copy link to post"

4. Paste the URL into the actor's "Target post URL" field

Example:

{
  "targetUrl": "https://www.linkedin.com/posts/username_post-id",
  "platform": "linkedin"
}

For LinkedIn Comments:

1. Find the comment you want to feature
2. Click the three dots (•••) on the comment
3. Select "Copy link to comment"

4. Paste the URL into the actor's "Target post URL" field

Example:

{
  "targetUrl": "https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:1234567890?commentUrn=urn:li:comment:9876543210",
  "platform": "linkedin"
}

📸 How to Get Instagram URLs

For Instagram Posts:

1. Open the Instagram post in your browser or app
2. Click the three dots (•••) in the top-right corner of the post
3. Select "Copy link"

4. Paste the URL into the actor's "Target post URL" field

Example:

{
  "targetUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/ABC123/",
  "platform": "instagram"
}

For Instagram Comments:

1. Find the comment you want to feature
2. Tap/click on the timestamp of the comment
3. Copy the URL from your browser's address bar

4. Paste the URL into the actor's "Target post URL" field

Example:

{
  "targetUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/ABC123/c/17890123456789/",
  "platform": "instagram"
}

Option 2: Via API (For Developers)

Run the actor programmatically from any language:

JavaScript / Node.js

import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

const client = new ApifyClient({ token: 'YOUR_API_TOKEN' });

const run = await client.actor('happitap/social-card-maker').call({
  targetUrl: 'https://twitter.com/user/status/123',
  platform: 'twitter'
});

// Get the generated card
const dataset = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
console.log('Card URL:', dataset.items[0].imageUrl);

Python

from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient('YOUR_API_TOKEN')

run = client.actor('happitap/social-card-maker').call(run_input={
    'targetUrl': 'https://twitter.com/user/status/123',
    'platform': 'twitter'
})

# Get the generated card
dataset = client.dataset(run['defaultDatasetId']).list_items()
print('Card URL:', dataset.items[0]['imageUrl'])

cURL

curl -X POST https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/happitap~social-card-maker/runs \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "targetUrl": "https://twitter.com/user/status/123",
    "platform": "twitter"
  }'

📝 Input Examples

Single URL

{
  "targetUrl": "https://twitter.com/apify/status/123",
  "platform": "twitter"
}

Multiple URLs (Batch Processing)

{
  "targetUrls": [
    "https://blog.example.com/post-1",
    "https://blog.example.com/post-2",
    "https://blog.example.com/post-3"
  ],
  "platform": "linkedin"
}

Custom Content (No URL Required)

{
  "platform": "twitter",
  "custom": {
    "title": "Just shipped a new feature! 🚀",
    "description": "Check out what's new in v2.0",
    "authorName": "Your Company",
    "authorHandle": "@yourcompany"
  }
}

Brand Card with Logo

{
  "platform": "custom",
  "custom": {
    "title": "Q4 Results: Record Growth",
    "description": "Revenue up 45% YoY across all segments",
    "logoUrl": "https://example.com/logo.png",
    "authorName": "Finance Team"
  }
}

🎨 Supported Platforms

Each platform template matches the authentic visual style:

Platform	Style	Best For
Twitter/X	Dark theme, blue accents	Tweets, announcements, quick updates
LinkedIn	Professional light theme	Business content, articles, company news
Facebook	Light theme, Facebook blue	General posts, community updates
Instagram	Gradient background	Visual content, stories, creative posts
YouTube	Dark theme, red accents	Video thumbnails, channel content
Custom	Fully customizable	Brand-specific cards, custom colors/logos

📤 What You Get

Every run produces:

✅ High-Quality Image

• Format: PNG or JPEG (your choice)
• Size: 1200×630px (default, customizable)
• Quality: Crystal-clear, ready to publish
• Access: Direct download or API link

✅ Complete Metadata

Each card includes detailed information:

{
  "imageUrl": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/.../social-card.png",
  "platform": "twitter",
  "sourceUrl": "https://twitter.com/user/status/123",
  "width": 1200,
  "height": 630,
  "format": "png",
  "cardData": {
    "title": "Your post title",
    "description": "Your description",
    "authorName": "Author",
    "platformName": "Twitter"
  }
}

Image URL is directly accessible and can be used immediately in your applications!

⚙️ Configuration Options

Basic Settings

Field	Description	Default
Target URL	Single URL to generate a card from	None
Target URLs	Multiple URLs for batch processing	None
Platform	Choose: twitter, linkedin, facebook, instagram, youtube, custom	Auto-detected

Custom Content (Override URL data or create from scratch)

Field	Description	Example
Title	Main headline	"Just shipped v2.0! 🚀"
Description	Supporting text	"New features include..."
Author Name	Display name	"Your Company"
Author Handle	Username	"@yourcompany"
Avatar URL	Author image	"https://..."
Media URL	Card image	"https://..."
Logo URL	Brand logo	"https://..."
CTA Label	Button text	"Learn more"

Output Settings

Setting	Options	Default
Format	PNG or JPEG	PNG
Width	Any pixel width	1200px
Height	Any pixel height	630px
Quality	0-100 (JPEG only)	90

💡 Real-World Use Cases

1. Content Marketing at Scale

Generate consistent social cards for every blog post automatically. Integrate with your CMS to create cards when articles are published.

2. Social Media Management

Create multiple card variations for A/B testing campaigns. Test different headlines, images, and CTAs.

3. Developer Documentation

Auto-generate Open Graph images for docs pages. Every page gets a beautiful preview card when shared.

4. Agency Deliverables

Produce client social assets in bulk. Generate 100+ cards in minutes instead of hours in Photoshop.

5. E-commerce Product Cards

Create product preview cards from your product URLs. Perfect for social sharing and ads.

6. Event Promotion

Generate event cards for conferences, webinars, and meetups. Consistent branding across all platforms.

💰 Pricing

Social Card Maker uses Apify's consumption-based pricing:

• Pay Per Use: Only pay for what you generate
• Typical Cost: ~$0.01-0.05 per card
• Free Tier: Apify includes free monthly credits
• Volume Discounts: Lower costs at scale

View detailed pricing →

📊 Performance

• ⚡ Speed: 3-5 seconds per card
• 🔄 Batch: Process 100+ URLs in parallel
• 💾 Storage: Images stored in Apify's infrastructure
• 🌍 Global: CDN-backed image delivery

📖 API Reference

Base URL

https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/happitap~social-card-maker

Authentication

All API requests require authentication via token:

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN

Get your API token from Apify Console → Settings → Integrations

Endpoints

Run Actor (Synchronous)

POST /runs?token=YOUR_API_TOKEN&waitForFinish=120

Returns the run result after completion (waits up to 120 seconds).

Get Run Output

GET /runs/{runId}/dataset/items?token=YOUR_API_TOKEN

Returns the dataset items (card metadata and image URLs).

Download Image

GET https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/{storeId}/records/{imageKey}

Direct link to download the generated card image.

Full API Documentation

• Apify API Reference
• Actor Run API
• Dataset API

❓ FAQ

Q: Can I use my own fonts?
A: Currently uses Inter font family. Custom fonts coming soon!

Q: What image formats are supported?
A: PNG (best quality, larger file) and JPEG (smaller file, configurable quality).

Q: Can I scrape private posts?
A: No. Only public URLs that don't require authentication can be scraped.

Q: How long are generated images stored?
A: Images persist in your Apify storage according to your account's retention settings.

Q: Can I integrate this with Zapier/Make?
A: Yes! Use Apify's integrations with Zapier, Make, or call directly via API.

Q: What happens if a URL fails?
A: The actor continues processing other URLs and logs the error. You can provide custom fallback data.

🆘 Support

• 📧 Email: support@apify.com
• 💬 Discord: Join Apify Community
• 📚 Documentation: docs.apify.com
• 🐛 Report Issues: GitHub Issues

📜 License

This actor is open source and available on the Apify platform.

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