How to Create Beautiful Social Media Cards on iPhone
A step-by-step guide to creating social media cards with MoE Card, covering platform sizes, design tips, and export workflow.
Why Card-Format Content Works
Card-format posts — single images containing well-designed text and graphics — consistently outperform plain text on social media. They stop the scroll, deliver information at a glance, and encourage saves and shares.
MoE Card is an iOS app built specifically for creating these cards on your phone. It supports text styling, emoji stickers, multiple canvas ratios, and multi-page card export, all controlled through intuitive gesture-based editing.
Platform Size Recommendations
Each social platform has optimal image dimensions. Using the right size prevents awkward cropping and ensures your cards display at full quality.
| Platform | Recommended Size | Aspect Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instagram Post | 1080 × 1080 px | 1:1 | Also supports 4:5 (1080 × 1350) |
| Instagram Story | 1080 × 1920 px | 9:16 | Full-screen vertical |
| Xiaohongshu | 1080 × 1440 px | 3:4 | Best for feed visibility |
| WeChat Moments | 1080 × 1080 px | 1:1 | Square format preferred |
| X / Twitter | 1200 × 675 px | 16:9 | Landscape orientation |
| 1000 × 1500 px | 2:3 | Vertical pins perform best |
MoE Card supports 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 and custom aspect ratios, so you can match any platform’s requirements precisely.
Creating Your First Card: Step by Step
Step 1: Start a New Project
Open MoE Card and tap the ”+” button on the home screen. Select the aspect ratio that matches your target platform. For this tutorial, we will use 1:1 for an Instagram post.
Step 2: Set the Background
Choose a background color or gradient from the background panel. Solid colors work well for text-heavy cards. High contrast between background and text is essential for readability.
Step 3: Add and Style Text
Tap the text tool to add a text box. Double-tap to enter edit mode and type your content. Then customize:
- Font: Choose from the built-in font library, which includes both serif and sans-serif options
- Size: Adjust via the size slider or use a two-finger pinch gesture directly on the canvas
- Color: Pick from the color palette or enter a hex code
- Alignment: Left, center, or right
For a typical card, use a large headline (30pt+) and a smaller body text (16-20pt). Keep the text hierarchy to no more than three levels.
Step 4: Add Emoji Stickers
Tap the emoji tool to browse the built-in emoji library. Emojis serve as visual markers — use them to highlight key points, add personality, or replace traditional bullet points. MoE Card renders emojis as sticker elements that you can freely position, resize, and rotate on the canvas.
Step 5: Create Multiple Pages (Optional)
If you are creating a carousel post (e.g., for Instagram or Xiaohongshu), tap the page management bar at the bottom to add more pages. You can duplicate the first page to maintain visual consistency, then edit the content on each page individually. MoE Card supports creating multi-page cards within a single project.
Step 6: Export
Tap the export button. MoE Card saves each page as a separate high-resolution PNG image to your photo library. From there, open your social media app and upload directly.
Design Tips for Better Engagement
Keep It Simple
One core message per card. If you have multiple points to make, use a multi-page carousel instead of cramming everything onto one image.
Use Contrast
Dark text on a light background or light text on a dark background. Avoid placing text over busy patterns. MoE Card’s solid color and gradient backgrounds help ensure readability.
Consistent Branding
Pick 1-2 colors and stick with them across all your cards. Use the same font pairing throughout a series. MoE Card saves your projects as drafts, so you can reuse a finished card as a template for future posts.
Readable Font Sizes
Text should be legible even when the image is displayed as a thumbnail in a feed. Headlines should be at least 24pt, and body text at least 14pt.
Strategic Emoji Use
3-5 emojis per card is a good range. Place them near headings or use them as list markers. Excessive emojis dilute their visual impact.
Common Questions
What image format does MoE Card export?
MoE Card exports cards as PNG images with no compression artifacts. The resolution matches your canvas settings — for example, a 1:1 canvas exports at 1080 × 1080 pixels.
Can I use MoE Card offline?
Yes. All core editing features work without an internet connection, including project creation, text editing, emoji stickers, and image export. Only AI-assisted features and Pro subscription verification require connectivity.
Is MoE Card free to use?
MoE Card offers a free tier with core card-making functionality. The Pro subscription unlocks additional fonts, watermark-free export, and AI features. Pricing details are available on the App Store.