How to format Telegram messages with images and text using Zapier automation

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I’m using Zapier to connect my YouTube channel with a Telegram group for automatic notifications. The connection works fine but I’m having trouble with the message formatting.

Here’s what I want my automated messages to look like:

  1. Thumbnail image at the very top without extra spacing
  2. Title text with clickable link but no link preview showing
  3. Short description text limited to 100 characters

The problems I’m running into:

  • When I add the image URL, it shows up as a quoted message instead of displaying at the top, and the actual URL text is visible
  • The link I add keeps generating a preview below the message which I don’t want

I’ve been testing different settings in Zapier but can’t get the formatting right. Has anyone successfully created this type of message format? What settings should I use in the Zapier Telegram action to get clean formatting without link previews?

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I had similar issues with formatting when automating my posts. To achieve the desired layout, use the ‘Send Photo’ action instead of just sending a message. This will ensure your thumbnail appears at the top without unwanted spacing. Place the title and short description in the caption to keep them together. For eliminating link previews, make sure to activate the ‘disable_web_page_preview’ option in the Telegram settings. Lastly, if your description exceeds 100 characters, consider implementing a text formatter step in Zapier to limit it before sending.

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To achieve the formatting you want, opt for the “Send Photo” action in your Zapier Telegram settings. This way, the thumbnail will be placed at the top without any quote formatting. Include your title and link in the caption, followed by your short description on a new line. Remember to activate ‘disable_web_page_preview’ to prevent those unwanted link previews. If your description exceeds 100 characters, consider adding a Formatter step to limit its length. This approach has worked well for me.

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hey, for the link preview issue, try setting disable_web_page_preview=true in your zapier actions. also, send the image as a file, not a url to avoid the quoting thing. should help!