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On Explore, your post competes as a small tile in a dense discovery grid, often beside video and larger featured cells. Preview it at that reduced scale to see whether the subject and any text still read in a fraction of a second.
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Design for a Tiny Cell
Explore lays posts out in a three-column mosaic where a standard tile is only a few hundred pixels wide and some cells span 2×2. Fine print and low-contrast subjects that look fine in the feed can dissolve here; this view shows the smallest version first.
Win the Half-Second Scan
People flick past Explore quickly. One clear focal point, strong contrast, and minimal small text give a post its best chance of earning a tap. Use the preview to judge recognisability rather than fine detail.
Mind the Centre Crop
Explore tiles are cropped to squares from the centre, so the edges of a portrait or landscape upload can disappear. Keep the essential subject clear of the top, bottom, and sides.
Frequently Asked Questions
About This Thumbnail Readability Check
How do I check how my post looks in Explore?
Upload an image above and the tool places it inside an Explore-style discovery grid at thumbnail scale — no account needed — so you can judge clarity before publishing.
What size are Explore thumbnails?
Standard Explore tiles are small centred squares, with occasional larger 2×2 featured cells. Because they are so small, treat this as a legibility check rather than a detail check.
How is thumbnail readability estimated?
The tool uses image dimensions, the relative thumbnail scale, crop geometry, and simple content heuristics. Treat any warning as a prompt to review, not a guarantee.
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