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Pinterest Pin Size 2026: 1000 × 1500 px and Every Pin Dimension
The best Pinterest pin size is 1000 x 1500 px (2:3). Sizes for standard, video, carousel and collection pins plus profile images, checked against Pinterest.
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The best Pinterest pin size is 1000 × 1500 pixels, a 2:3 aspect ratio. It is the size Pinterest recommends for standard pins, and Pinterest warns that pins taller than 2:3 might get cut off in people's feeds.
Below is every Pinterest size in one table, checked against Pinterest's own Pin specs and product specs in October 2026. To resize an image in seconds, use the free Pinterest image resizer; it runs in your browser and makes every size below.
Pinterest image sizes for every pin type
| Type | Recommended size | Aspect ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard pin | 1000 × 1500 px | 2:3 | Taller than 2:3 might get cut off in feeds |
| Square pin | 1000 × 1000 px | 1:1 | Allowed, but takes less room in the feed than 2:3 |
| Video pin | 1080 × 1920 px for full-screen video | 9:16 recommended; 1:2, 2:3, 3:4, 4:5 and 1:1 also work | 4 seconds to 5 minutes; MP4 or M4V on web, also MOV in the apps |
| Carousel | 1000 × 1500 px or 1000 × 1000 px per card | 2:3 or 1:1 | 2 to 5 images in Pinterest's carousel ad specs |
| Collection (ad format) | Hero image 1000 × 1500 px or 1000 × 1000 px | Hero 2:3 or 1:1; secondary images all one ratio | At least 3 secondary images recommended, up to 24 |
| Profile cover | At least 800 × 450 px | 16:9 | Business accounts; a horizontal image is recommended |
| Profile picture | Square image | 1:1 | Pinterest shows it as a small circle, so center the face or logo |
Pinterest does not publish an exact pixel size for profile pictures, so use a sharp square image. The carousel and collection rows come from Pinterest's ad specs.
File types, file size and text limits
| Spec | Limit |
|---|---|
| Image file types | BMP, JPEG, PNG, TIFF and WEBP |
| Image file size | Up to 20 MB on web |
| Video file types | MP4 and M4V on web; MP4, MOV and M4V in the apps |
| Video length | 4 seconds to 5 minutes |
| Pin title | Up to 100 characters; about the first 40 show in feeds |
| Description | Up to 800 characters; not shown in feeds |
Export at the exact recommended dimensions and keep files reasonably sized so they stay sharp without heavy compression. Not sure about an image you already have? The free Pinterest Pin Size & Safe Zone Checker reads its real size and ratio in your browser and previews the feed crop and the areas buttons cover.
Why 2:3 beats square and extra-long pins
Pinterest's feed is a grid of columns. A 2:3 pin is tall enough to stand out in that grid without being cropped. A square pin is shorter, so it takes less space next to taller pins. A pin taller than 2:3 may be cut off in the feed, which can hide the text at the bottom of your design. If you use a taller design anyway, keep the title and key text in the top part of the image.
A note on pin formats
Pinterest merged Idea Pins into a single unified Pin format, so you no longer create a separate "Idea Pin." Every pin can carry a link, video, and text, which means your 2:3 vertical design works across the board.
Design matters as much as size
The right dimensions get you in the door; the design keeps people. Use bold, readable text overlay, high-contrast images, and your brand colors, and keep the most important text away from the edges so it survives any cropping. Our pin design tips and the free pin title and description generator help you finish the pin.
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FAQ
What size should a Pinterest pin be?
1000 × 1500 pixels, a 2:3 aspect ratio. It is Pinterest's recommended size for standard pins.
What is the best aspect ratio for Pinterest pins?
2:3 for image pins. For full-screen video pins, Pinterest recommends 9:16 (1080 × 1920 px).
Can I use square pins on Pinterest?
Yes. Square 1:1 pins are allowed. They just take up less room in the feed than 2:3 pins.
What is the Pinterest pin size in inches?
Pinterest measures pins in pixels, not inches. If you design in inches for print, 1000 × 1500 px is 3.33 × 5 inches at 300 DPI, or 10 × 15 inches at 100 DPI. The 2:3 ratio is what matters.
What is the maximum file size for a Pinterest pin?
Image pins can be up to 20 MB on web, in BMP, JPEG, PNG, TIFF or WEBP format.