Pinterest Pin Size
Pinterest Guide
Pinterest Pin Size & Image Dimensions
The recommended Pinterest Pin, post, image, photo, or picture size is 1000 × 1500 pixels with a 2:3 aspect ratio. That vertical format gets strong mobile feed presence without being cut off. Use this guide to compare standard Pins, carousel cards, videos, ads, square assets, and business profile covers.
Last updated: July 2026
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Pinterest Dimensions at a Glance
| Format | Width | Height | Aspect Ratio | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Standard image Pin (recommended) Pinterest's recommended vertical size; taller ratios may be cut off in the feed | 1000px | 1500px | 2:3 | 1000x1500 |
Video Pin (full screen) Recommended for full-screen vertical video | 1080px | 1920px | 9:16 | 1080x1920 |
Portrait Pin (cross-platform) Useful when repurposing portrait content from another social platform | 1000px | 1250px | 4:5 | 1000x1250 |
Square Pin Supported, but occupies less vertical feed space than 2:3 | 1000px | 1000px | 1:1 | 1000x1000 |
Carousel Pin card (vertical) Use the same ratio across all 2–5 static image cards | 1000px | 1500px | 2:3 | 1000x1500 |
Carousel Pin card (square) Pinterest also accepts square carousel cards | 1000px | 1000px | 1:1 | 1000x1000 |
Business profile cover or banner (minimum) Pinterest recommends a horizontal 16:9 profile cover | 800px | 450px | 16:9 | 800x450 |
Quick Reference
1000x1500
Standard image Pin (recommended)
1000 x 1500
2:3
1080x1920
Video Pin (full screen)
1080 x 1920
9:16
1000x1250
Portrait Pin (cross-platform)
1000 x 1250
4:5
1000x1000
Square Pin
1000 x 1000
1:1
1000x1500
Carousel Pin card (vertical)
1000 x 1500
2:3
1000x1000
Carousel Pin card (square)
1000 x 1000
1:1
800x450
Business profile cover or banner (minimum)
800 x 450
16:9
Tips & Best Practices
Start with 1000×1500 pixels (2:3) for a standard image Pin. It is Pinterest's recommended feed format.
Keep the headline readable at phone size. A Pin is usually encountered as a narrow feed card before it is opened.
Use PNG for type-heavy graphics and JPEG for photography. Export in sRGB so colors stay predictable after upload.
Do not make Pins taller than 2:3 just to occupy more space. Pinterest warns that taller Pins may be cut off in the feed.
Front-load the title: Pinterest allows up to 100 characters, but only the beginning may appear in the feed.
Write a useful description even when it is not visibly prominent. Pinterest uses descriptions to understand relevance.
If you repurpose a 4:5 social post, keep key text away from the edges and preview the final Pinterest rendition before scheduling.
Use one consistent ratio across every carousel card. Pinterest accepts 1:1 or 2:3 static images in a carousel.
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Why 1000×1500 Is the Best Pinterest Pin Size
Pinterest is a visual discovery feed used heavily on phones, so vertical creative earns more usable screen space than square or landscape images. Pinterest recommends a 2:3 aspect ratio, typically 1000×1500 pixels, for standard image Pins. It is tall enough to carry a clear headline and supporting visual while staying inside the feed's expected crop. The ratio matters more than the exact pixel count, but 1000×1500 is a practical export size: sharp on modern screens, manageable to upload, and easy to reproduce in most design tools. If you need a starting design, browse the Pinterest templates or build one in the Pinterest Pin maker.
Pinterest Post and Image Sizes for Repurposed Content
Square (1:1), 4:5, and 3:4 assets can still become useful Pins. Pinterest's own creation tools support several portrait crops, so an existing Instagram or carousel design does not need to be discarded. A 4:5 asset at 1000×1250 keeps more vertical presence than a square while avoiding an aggressive crop. When repurposing, check that the headline, logo, and product remain readable after resizing. Avoid adding padding that makes the actual content look tiny. WaveGen prepares image content for Pinterest when you choose the channel, so you can review the platform rendition before it is added to your Pinterest schedule.
Pinterest Carousel Size and Ad Dimensions
A Pinterest carousel contains two to five static image cards. Pinterest accepts either 1:1 square cards or 2:3 vertical cards. For the strongest continuity, use the same aspect ratio across every card and keep the title treatment, spacing, and navigation cues consistent. The Pinterest Pin maker previews carousel cards at the recommended 2:3 format. Standard Pinterest image ads use the same recommended 2:3 ratio as an organic image Pin, typically 1000×1500 pixels. Other paid formats have their own specifications, safe zones, and file limits, so verify the current Pinterest product specifications before producing a campaign asset.
Pin Titles, Descriptions, and Destination Links
The image gets the stop; the metadata helps Pinterest understand where the Pin belongs. Pinterest supports titles up to 100 characters and descriptions up to 800 characters. Put the clearest subject phrase near the beginning of the title, then write a natural description that explains the idea, audience, or outcome without keyword stuffing. The Pinterest SEO guide explains how to find and place that search language. A destination link gives the Pin a useful next step. Link to the specific article, product, recipe, or resource promised by the creative rather than a generic homepage. Before publishing, verify the title, board, description, and link together. These fields can be managed from the Pinterest settings in WaveGen's scheduler.
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