LinkedIn caption generator
Caption options for LinkedIn, within the 3,000-character limit.
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LinkedIn caption generator
Describe what you need and the generator drafts caption options, sized to the 3,000-character limit for LinkedIn.
How it works
- Describe it
Fill in what the post is about, tone, call to action. - Generate options
Get several captions written for LinkedIn. - Pick, edit and use
Choose one, make it yours and paste it into LinkedIn.
What LinkedIn allows
A LinkedIn post takes 3,000 characters, but roughly 210 show on desktop and around 140 on mobile before "...see more".
LinkedIn formats to write for
Text post
Up to 3,000 characters; the hook has to land before "...see more" at ~210 desktop / ~140 mobile.
Document carousel
A PDF shown as swipeable slides; 1080 px wide, up to 4:5 portrait.
Image post
1200 x 627 landscape or portrait up to 4:5; up to 20 images, 10 MB each.
Article or newsletter
A long-form piece with a 100-character headline.
Examples for LinkedIn
Templates with [placeholders] to fill in with your own details.
Hook + story
A first line inside ~140 characters, then the story in short lines.
Carousel caption
One line on what the slides teach and a question.
Image caption
Context for the photo and why it matters.
What makes a strong caption on LinkedIn
Lead with the hook inside the visible part, give the context in short lines, and close with one action: comment, save or follow.
Angles the generator offers
Hook first
The line before the cut does the work.
Short lines
Easy to read on a phone.
One clear ask
A question or an action.
Tags at the end
Hashtags never push the hook down.
Finish polishing before you publish
- LinkedIn Hook Generator
- LinkedIn Hashtag Generator
- LinkedIn Character Counter
- LinkedIn Post Generator
- LinkedIn Post Ideas Generator
- All free LinkedIn tools
- LinkedIn growth
Your caption is ready. Now get the result.
Good copy earns the first look. Real reactions are what grow the post.
Get real reactions on your post
Frequently asked questions
What does a strong LinkedIn caption give?
It grows the account, but you need the right tool.
How long should a caption be?
Long enough to give context, with the hook inside the part the feed shows.
What does LinkedIn allow for captions?
A LinkedIn post takes 3,000 characters, but roughly 210 show on desktop and around 140 on mobile before "...see more".
Where does LinkedIn cut a post?
After roughly 210 characters on desktop and around 140 on mobile, behind "...see more".
Is the LinkedIn caption generator free?
Yes. It is free to use on this page, with no sign-up.
What are LinkedIn document carousels?
A PDF shown as swipeable slides; 1080 px wide, up to 4:5 portrait.
What is the LinkedIn post character limit?
3,000 characters, with roughly 210 visible on desktop and 140 on mobile before "...see more".
How does LinkedIn distribute a new post?
OutX describes a quality filter in the first 15 minutes, an engagement test up to 90 minutes, and wider distribution up to 48 hours when early reactions and comments are strong.
Do comments count more than reactions on LinkedIn?
OutX reports that comments weigh about 3x more than reactions in distribution.