Key takeaways
- Pinterest supports native scheduling for video pins directly on Pinterest, the same as it does for static pins.
- Third-party schedulers connected via the Pinterest API can also publish video pins — check that your tool supports video specifically, not just images.
- Every video pin needs a cover image, since that is what shows in feeds and search before someone plays the video.
- Pinterest applies its own length and file-size limits to video pins, separate from any limit set by a scheduler.
Schedule Pinterest video pins: native scheduling on Pinterest
Pinterest’s own scheduling tool, available to business accounts, supports video pins directly — upload the video, choose a board, set the cover image and publish time, the same flow used for a standard image pin.
Scheduling through a third-party tool
A third-party scheduler connected to Pinterest via its API can also publish video pins on your behalf. Confirm your specific tool supports video pins rather than only static images, since some Pinterest integrations were built for images first.
Cover images and board assignment
Every video pin needs a still cover image — this is what appears in feeds and search results before a viewer taps to play the video, so choose one that works as a standalone thumbnail. Assign the pin to the correct board at scheduling time, since board assignment on Pinterest generally cannot be changed after the pin is live.
FAQ
- Does Pinterest support scheduling video pins natively, without a third-party tool?
- Yes, Pinterest’s own native scheduling tool for business accounts supports video pins directly, the same way it supports static image pins.
- Can I change the board a video pin is assigned to after it publishes?
- Generally no — board assignment should be set correctly before the pin goes live, since moving a pin between boards after publishing is limited or unavailable depending on the account type.