A 1000 × 1500 product Pin
Exactly 2:3, so it shows in the feed as designed, with nothing cut off.
Pinterest Pin size guide
The best Pinterest Pin size is 1000 × 1500 pixels, a 2:3 aspect ratio, which is what Pinterest recommends for a standard Pin. Pins taller than 2:3 might get cut off in people’s feeds. Save the image as a JPEG or PNG under 20 MB, and keep carousel images at 1:1 or 2:3.
What size should a Pinterest Pin be?
1000 × 1500 pixels, a 2:3 aspect ratio. That is the size Pinterest recommends for a standard Pin, and it shows in the feed as designed. Board covers, profile pictures and other images have their own sizes; see Pinterest image sizes.
| Spec | SkedCast | |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended size | 1000 × 1500 px (2:3) | Any size; 2:3 recommended |
| Taller than 2:3 | Might get cut off in feeds | Shown in the preview before scheduling |
| File types | JPEG, PNG (also BMP, TIFF, WebP on the web) | JPEG, PNG |
| Max file size | 20 MB on the web, 32 MB in the app | 20 MB |
| Carousel | 2 to 5 images, 1:1 or 2:3 | 2 to 5 images |
| Title / description | 100 / 800 characters | Checked as you type |
What happens if a Pin is taller than 2:3?
Pinterest says Pins with an aspect ratio greater than 2:3 might get cut off in people’s feeds. A long infographic at 1000 × 2000 or 1000 × 2500 risks losing its bottom section, often where the logo or call to action sits. Shorten it to 1000 × 1500, or split it into a carousel of 2:3 images.
What size should carousel Pin images be?
1:1 or 2:3, with 2 to 5 images and each up to 20 MB. Keep every image the same shape so the carousel does not jump as people swipe. Write the title and description to fit Pinterest’s 100 and 800 characters; the Pinterest character counter checks both.
How do you size a Pin correctly?
- Start from 1000 × 1500 pixels. Design on a 1000 × 1500 canvas, the 2:3 size Pinterest recommends for a standard Pin.
- Keep it no taller than 2:3. Pinterest says Pins with an aspect ratio greater than 2:3 might get cut off in feeds, so keep long graphics within that shape.
- Keep text clear of the edges. Place the headline, logo and call to action away from the very top and bottom, where a cut-off Pin loses them first.
- Check the file. Export as a JPEG or PNG under 20 MB; for a carousel, keep every image 1:1 or 2:3.
What does it look like in practice?
A 1000 × 2000 infographic
A 1:2 ratio, taller than 2:3, so Pinterest might cut it off in feeds. Shorten it to 1000 × 1500 or split it into a carousel of 2:3 images.
A three-image carousel
Three 1000 × 1500 images, each 2:3 and under 20 MB, within Pinterest’s 2 to 5 images per carousel.
How do you schedule Pins at the right size?
SkedCast publishes JPEG and PNG Pins up to 20 MB, one image or a carousel of 2 to 5, to the board you pick, and shows each Pin in a preview before it is scheduled. A month of Pins can go in one upload with bulk scheduling; see the Pinterest scheduler for every option.
Pinterest Pin size FAQ
- What is the recommended Pinterest Pin size?
- 1000 × 1500 pixels, a 2:3 aspect ratio, per Pinterest’s own specs.
- What happens if a Pin is taller than 2:3?
- Pinterest says Pins with an aspect ratio greater than 2:3 might get cut off in people’s feeds.
- What file formats and sizes does Pinterest accept for Pins?
- Pinterest’s Pin specs list BMP, JPEG, PNG, TIFF and WebP up to 20 MB on the web. SkedCast publishes JPEG and PNG Pin images up to 20 MB.
- Is 1000 × 1500 the only size Pinterest accepts?
- No. Other sizes upload, but 2:3 is the shape Pinterest recommends, and taller Pins might get cut off.
- What size should carousel Pin images be?
- 1:1 or 2:3, 2 to 5 images, each up to 20 MB, per Pinterest’s specs.
- Can I schedule Pins at this size?
- Yes. SkedCast schedules JPEG and PNG Pins up to 20 MB, one image or a carousel of 2 to 5, to the board you pick.
Sources
The Pin specs on this page come from Pinterest’s own help pages:
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