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Pinterest Pin Size Guide (2026)

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Why 2:3 is the winning ratio on Pinterest

Pinterest's feed is a masonry grid — taller images take up more visual space and get more attention. The 2:3 ratio (1000×1500px) is the sweet spot: tall enough to dominate the feed without getting truncated.

Pins taller than 2:3 (like 1:2.1 or longer) get cut off in the feed. Users only see the top portion, and they have to tap to view the full image. This means your call-to-action or key information at the bottom may never be seen.

Square pins (1:1) work but take up less space in the feed, resulting in lower click-through rates in most niches.

Text placement that actually converts

Most high-performing pins include text overlay. Here's how to place it effectively:

Keep text in the top two-thirds. Pinterest may crop the bottom of tall pins in the feed. Any text below the 2:3 crop line risks being hidden until someone taps.

Use large, bold fonts. Most users browse Pinterest on mobile. If your text isn't readable at thumbnail size (about 236px wide in the feed), it won't drive clicks.

Leave breathing room. Don't fill every pixel with text. Pinterest's own research shows pins with 30% or less text coverage perform best.

Contrast matters. Use a semi-transparent overlay or text shadow to ensure readability over any background image.

Size specs for every pin type

Standard pins: 1000×1500px (2:3). The default format for most content.

Idea pins (multi-page): 1080×1920px (9:16) per page. These are full-screen vertical stories — think of them like Instagram Stories.

Product pins: 1000×1500px (2:3). Same as standard pins, but linked to product catalogs. Clean product shots on white backgrounds work best here.

Video pins: 1000×1500px (2:3) or 1080×1920px (9:16). Max length 15 minutes, max file size 2 GB. First frame matters — it acts as the cover in the feed.

Common Pinterest image mistakes

Uploading landscape images. Horizontal images get crushed in the vertical feed. They appear tiny and get almost zero engagement. Always crop or pad to portrait.

Using low-resolution photos. Pinterest requires at least 600px wide, but anything under 1000px looks blurry on retina screens. Always upload at 1000px wide minimum.

Ignoring mobile preview. 85% of Pinterest traffic is mobile. Your pin will display at roughly 236px wide in the feed — check that text and key elements are visible at that size.

Forgetting alt text. Pinterest uses your pin description and alt text for search indexing. Skipping these means your pin won't appear in Pinterest search results.
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2026 Pinterest Pin Image Requirements

Recommended size1000 × 1500 px
Aspect ratio2:3 (standard pin)
Max height1000 × 2100 px
Min width600 px
File formatJPEG, PNG, or WEBP
Max file size20 MB (32 MB for videos)

FAQ

What is the best Pinterest pin size?+
1000×1500 pixels with a 2:3 aspect ratio. This is Pinterest's recommended size and takes up the most feed space without getting cropped.
What happens if my pin is taller than 2:3?+
Pins taller than 2:3 (such as 1000×2100) get truncated in the feed. Only the top portion is visible — users must tap to see the full image.
Can I upload square images to Pinterest?+
Yes, 1:1 square images work on Pinterest, but they take up less space in the feed than 2:3 vertical pins and typically receive lower engagement.
What file formats does Pinterest accept?+
Pinterest accepts JPEG, PNG, and WEBP for static pins. Video pins support MP4 and MOV formats.
How large can a Pinterest image file be?+
Static pin images can be up to 20 MB. Video pins allow up to 2 GB with a maximum length of 15 minutes.