Pinterest Image Size: Dimensions for Pins, Boards, and Profiles (2026)

Pinterest is a visual search engine. The wrong image size means your pin gets cropped awkwardly, loads slowly, or disappears into a sea of better-formatted content. Here are every pinterest image size you need, with exact pixel dimensions, aspect ratios, and file limits.

Pinterest Image Sizes at a Glance

Bookmark this table. It covers every pinterest image size you will encounter on the platform.

Standard Pin Dimensions

Recommended: 1000 × 1500 pixels (2:3 aspect ratio) Minimum: 600 × 900 pixels Maximum height: 1260 pixels in the feed (longer images get truncated)

The 2:3 ratio is non-negotiable for standard pins. Pinterest's feed is a masonry grid of vertical columns, and 2:3 fills the most screen real estate without getting cut off. Square pins (1:1) technically work, but they take up roughly 33% less visual space in the feed — that is 33% less attention on your content.

Going taller than 2:3? Pinterest used to reward very long pins (1:3 or taller), but now truncates anything beyond a 1:2.1 ratio in the feed. Users must tap to see the full image. Stick with 2:3 unless you have a specific reason to go taller.

For file format, PNG gives you the sharpest text overlays and graphics. JPEG works well for photos. WebP offers the best of both — smaller files with no visible quality loss — but double-check that your design tool exports it cleanly.

Idea Pin (Story Pin) Dimensions

Recommended: 1080 × 1920 pixels (9:16 aspect ratio) Slides: Up to 20 pages per Idea Pin Video length per slide: 1–60 seconds File formats: PNG, JPEG, WebP for images; MP4 for video slides

Idea Pins are Pinterest's full-screen, multi-page format — think Instagram Stories but permanent (they do not disappear after 24 hours). The 9:16 ratio fills the entire mobile screen.

Each slide can be a static image or a short video clip. Mix both for engagement: open with a striking image, follow with a short video demo, close with a call-to-action slide. Pinterest's algorithm currently favors Idea Pins with 5+ pages over shorter ones.

Keep text within the safe zone — roughly 60 pixels from each edge — to avoid overlap with the UI elements Pinterest layers on top (title bar, reaction buttons, page indicators).

Pinterest Video Pin Dimensions

Recommended: 1000 × 1500 (2:3) or 1080 × 1920 (9:16) Minimum resolution: 240p Duration: 4 seconds to 15 minutes Max file size: 2 GB File formats: MP4, MOV

Square video (1:1) and widescreen (16:9) are technically supported, but vertical video dominates mobile feeds. Use 2:3 for standard video pins that sit alongside static pins, or 9:16 for full-screen immersive playback.

Pinterest auto-plays videos in the feed on mute. Front-load your visual hook in the first 2 seconds and add text overlays for context — most viewers will never unmute. Captions are not optional; they are a requirement for reach.

Pinterest Profile and Board Cover Size

Profile Photo

Display size: 165 × 165 pixels Upload recommendation: 500 × 500 pixels minimum

Pinterest displays profile photos as small circles. Upload at least 500 × 500 so the image stays crisp on high-DPI screens. Keep the subject centered — the circular crop removes the corners.

Board Cover

Display size: 222 × 150 pixels Upload recommendation: 800 × 450 pixels minimum

Board covers appear as small thumbnails in your profile grid. Pinterest selects one of the pins in the board as the cover by default, but you can set a custom image. Upload at 800 × 450 or larger, then use Pinterest's built-in crop tool to frame the image.

For both profile photos and board covers, the display sizes are small enough that fine details disappear. Use bold colors, simple compositions, and large text (if any). A cluttered image at 165 × 165 is just noise.

Pinterest Ad Image Sizes

Standard pin ads and shopping ads use the same dimensions as organic pins. This is intentional — Pinterest wants ads to feel native. The better your ad blends with organic content, the higher its engagement rate.

Carousel ads give you 2–5 swipeable cards. Each card gets its own title, description, and landing page URL. Use the same dimensions for every card; mismatched sizes cause awkward cropping.

Collection ads combine a hero image (or video) with a grid of product images pulled from your catalog. The hero image is the only one you control creatively — secondary images come from your data feed.

How to Resize Images for Pinterest

Got an image that is the wrong dimensions? Here is the fastest way to fix it:

1. Open Pixotter Resize and drop your image onto the canvas.
2. Set the target dimensions to 1000 × 1500 for standard pins, or 1080 × 1920 for Idea Pins.
3. Choose your fit mode — "Cover" fills the frame (may crop edges), "Contain" fits the entire image (may add padding).
4. Download the resized image.

If your final file is over 1 MB, run it through Pixotter Compress to bring the size down. Pinterest accepts up to 20 MB, but smaller files load faster in the feed — and faster-loading pins get more saves.

The entire process happens in your browser. No upload to a server, no waiting, no account required.

Pinterest Image Optimization Tips

Text Overlays

Pinterest users scroll fast. Text overlays on pins increase saves and clicks because they communicate value before the user reads the description. Keep overlay text to 6–8 words maximum. Use a bold, readable font at a size that is legible on mobile (the pin thumbnail is roughly 236 pixels wide in the feed). Always place text in the upper two-thirds of the image — the bottom third gets covered by the title on mobile.

File Format Selection

• PNG for graphics, illustrations, and text-heavy pins. Lossless quality, larger files.
• JPEG for photographs. Smaller files, minimal quality loss at 80–85% compression.
• WebP for the best compression-to-quality ratio. Supported by Pinterest on all modern browsers.

Compression

Pinterest does not compress your uploads aggressively, but a 15 MB pin image slows down feed rendering on slower connections. Target under 500 KB for static pins without visible quality loss. Pixotter's compression tool handles this in one step — drop the image, pick your target quality or file size, and download.

Color and Contrast

Warm-toned images (reds, oranges, warm browns) consistently outperform cool-toned images on Pinterest. High-contrast pins — light backgrounds with bold subject matter — stand out in the feed. Avoid all-white backgrounds; they blend into the feed grid and lose their visual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best pinterest image size for standard pins?

1000 × 1500 pixels at a 2:3 aspect ratio. This fills the most space in Pinterest's feed without getting cropped or truncated.

Can I upload horizontal images to Pinterest?

You can, but horizontal images display as thin strips in the vertical feed. They get significantly less engagement than vertical pins. If you must use a horizontal image, add vertical padding or crop to 2:3.

What happens if my pin image exceeds 20 MB?

Pinterest rejects the upload. Compress the image first — tools like Pixotter Compress can reduce file size by 60–80% with no visible quality loss.

Does Pinterest support WebP images?

Yes. Pinterest accepts WebP for both organic pins and ads. WebP files are typically 25–35% smaller than equivalent JPEGs, which means faster loading in the feed.

How often does Pinterest change its image size requirements?

Pinterest rarely changes core dimensions. The 2:3 ratio for standard pins has been the recommendation since 2018. Idea Pins (9:16) were introduced in 2021 and have remained stable. Check back here — we update this guide when specs change.

Managing multiple social platforms? Check out our guides to Instagram image sizes and Facebook image sizes for the same no-fluff dimension breakdowns.