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Free X (Twitter) caption generator

A caption has one job: get the first line read, then earn the next action, whether that is a save, a comment or a click. The generator writes three different captions for your post, each shaped to the platform's length limits and habits, with relevant hashtags.

Generate X (Twitter) captions

Free: 2 runs a day without an account, 10 a month with a free account.

Caption Generator

Your result will appear here.

X (Twitter) at a glance

Caption / post lengthUp to 280 characters
Hashtags1 or 2 hashtags at most
FormatsShort posts, threads, images and short video
Image size1600 × 900 (16:9) or 1080 × 1080 for images
Good times to start withConsumer: weekdays 9 AM–12 PM
Business: weekdays 8–11 AM
Local business: weekdays 11 AM–1 PM
Strongest daysTuesday to Thursday

Standard accounts get 280 characters per post; longer ideas work better as a thread than as one long post. Platform limits change from time to time, so check the app if a number matters.

Questions

How many hashtags should I use on X (Twitter)?

Use 1 or 2 hashtags at most. Tags work best when they describe the post, not when they are added for reach alone.

What is the X (Twitter) character limit?

Captions or posts on X (Twitter) allow up to 280 characters. Standard accounts get 280 characters per post; longer ideas work better as a thread than as one long post.

When is the best time to post on X (Twitter)?

Good starting points: weekdays 9 AM–12 PM for consumer audiences, weekdays 8–11 AM for business audiences. Strongest days are usually Tuesday to Thursday. Test these, then keep what wins in your own analytics.

Is the X (Twitter) caption generator free?

Yes. You can run it 2 times a day without an account, or 10 times a month with a free account. For more, credit packs start at $6 for 30 runs, and Pro is $29 a month for 1,500 runs.