Pinterest pin specs
| Pin type | Recommended size | Aspect ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard image pin | 1000 × 1500 px | 2:3 | PNG or JPEG; up to 20 MB on desktop |
| Square pin | 1000 × 1000 px | 1:1 | Takes less room in the feed |
| Video pin | Vertical or square | 2:3, 4:5, 9:16 or 1:1 | Pinterest recommends square or vertical |
Pins taller than 2:3 "might get cut off in people's feeds" (Pinterest Help, product specs).
Pin size in inches
Pins are screen images, so pixels are what matter. If you need a print-style canvas, 1000×1500 px is 3.33×5 inches at 300 dpi, or 10.4×15.6 inches at 96 dpi.
Design tips for more saves
- Put a clear benefit in the title: "20-Minute Tomato Pasta" beats "Dinner idea".
- Use one strong photo and a solid band behind the text so it reads on small screens.
- Keep your brand mark small and in a corner.
- Make several pins per article; Pinterest favours fresh images.
Common pin size mistakes
- Too tall: pins longer than 2:3 can be cut off in the feed.
- Text too small: most pins are seen on phones; headlines need to be readable at a third of the screen width.
- Low resolution: upscaled small images look soft on large screens.
- Landscape images: they take up little room in the feed and get overlooked.
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