# Pinterest Pin sizes and dimensions for 2026

> Standard Pins are 1000 x 1500 (2:3), video Pins 1080 x 1920 (9:16), carousels 2 to 5 images. Every Pinterest size, in the app and through schedulers.

Page: https://omnisocials.com/pinterest-image-sizes
Checked: October 17, 2026

1000 × 1500 (2:3) is the size Pinterest recommends, and it works through schedulers too. Video Pins look best at 1080 × 1920 (9:16). Pins taller than 2:3 may be cut off in the feed.

## The short answer: Use 1000 × 1500 (2:3). It is Pinterest's recommended size, in the app and via schedulers.

Pinterest recommends "a 2:3 aspect ratio, or 1000 x 1500 pixels" and warns that "Larger aspect ratios may get cut off in people's feeds." In the app you can also pick 9:16, 3:4, 4:5 or 1:1, and image files can be BMP, JPEG, PNG, TIFF or WebP, up to 20 MB on the web.

Schedulers, OmniSocials included, publish through Pinterest's API. It takes JPEG and PNG images and carousels of 2 to 5 images at one ratio. Video Pins look best at 1080 × 1920 (9:16); keep text out of the top 270 px and the bottom 790 px.

- **Standard Pin**: 1000 × 1500 (2:3, Pinterest's recommended size)
- **Video Pin**: 1080 × 1920 (9:16, for full-screen video)
- **Carousel**: 2 to 5 images (One ratio, through the API)

## Pick a format to see its size and where text is safe

| Format | Size (px) | Aspect ratio | Use it for | In the app | Via schedulers | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard 2:3 | 1000 x 1500 | 2:3 | Most Pins | Yes, Pinterest's pick | Yes, JPEG or PNG | Taller may be cut in the feed |
| Square | 1000 x 1000 | 1:1 | Products, carousels | Yes | Yes, JPEG or PNG | Less height in the feed |
| Video 9:16 | 1080 x 1920 | 9:16 | Full-screen video Pins | Yes, 4 s to 5 min | Yes, MP4, MOV or M4V | Also 1:2, 2:3, 3:4, 4:5, 1:1 |
| Carousel | 1000 x 1500 | 2:3 | 2 to 5 images in one Pin | Files become a video Pin | 2 to 5 images, one ratio | 2:3 or 1:1 (ad specs) |

## Every Pinterest size in one table. In pixels, width × height.

| Format | Size (px) | Aspect ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Pin | 1000 × 1500 | 2:3 | Pinterest's recommended size, app and API |
| Square Pin | 1000 × 1000 | 1:1 | Allowed; takes less height in the feed |
| 3:4 and 4:5 Pins | 1000 × 1333, 1000 × 1250 | 3:4, 4:5 | Offered in the app's size tool |
| Full-screen video Pin | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 | Pinterest's recommendation for video |
| Other video Pins | Any size at the ratio | 1:2, 2:3, 3:4, 4:5, 1:1 | Also accepted for video |
| Carousel | 1000 × 1500 or 1000 × 1000 | 2:3 or 1:1 | 2 to 5 images, all at one ratio |
| Max-width video ad | Any size at the ratio | No taller than 1:1 | Ads only |
| Profile photo | Not published | 1:1 | Shows as a circle |

Sizes from Pinterest's Help Center, its ad specs and its API reference, read on October 17, 2026. Carousel ratios are from Pinterest's ad specs; Pinterest publishes no profile photo size.

## What the app allows, and what a scheduled Pin must fit. Schedulers publish through Pinterest's API.

| Limit | Pinterest app | Schedulers (the API) |
|---|---|---|
| Image types | BMP, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, WebP | JPEG or PNG |
| Image file | Up to 20 MB on the web | Not published |
| Images per Pin | One; several files become separate Pins (web) or a video Pin (app) | One, or a carousel of 2 to 5 at one ratio |
| Video types | MP4, M4V on the web; MOV too in the app | MP4, MOV or M4V |
| Video length | 4 seconds to 5 minutes | Not published separately |

Every scheduler, OmniSocials included, publishes through Pinterest's API, so the right column is what a scheduled Pin must fit. OmniSocials converts WebP to JPEG and flags images taller than 2:3; it can crop them to 2:3 on request.

## What changed for Pin images. Covers and labels.

- **Oct 2025: GenAI labels on image Pins** Pinterest labels image Pins it detects "may have been generated or modified using GenAI", and said the labels would become more noticeable. Users can also choose to see less GenAI content. (https://newsroom.pinterest.com/news/pinterest-rolls-out-new-tools-to-give-users-more-control-over-gen-ai-content/)
- **Jun 2025: Video covers from a frame, through the API** Pinterest's API added a cover frame time for video Pins, so a scheduler can use a frame of the video as the cover instead of a separate image. (https://github.com/pinterest/api-description/releases/tag/v5.15.0)

## Size it once, Pin it anywhere. Six rules that cover most Pins.

1. **Default to 1000 × 1500** It is Pinterest's recommended size, and it fits the app and every scheduler.
2. **Do not go taller than 2:3** Pinterest warns that taller images "may get cut off in people's feeds". Put the message in the top part of the Pin.
3. **Keep text inside the safe zone** On a 1080 × 1920 Pin, keep text 270 px from the top, 790 px from the bottom, 65 px from the left and 195 px from the right.
4. **One ratio per carousel** Through the API, a carousel of mixed shapes is refused. Crop all 2 to 5 images to 2:3 or all to 1:1.
5. **Export JPEG or PNG for schedulers** The app takes WebP and TIFF, but the API takes JPEG and PNG. OmniSocials converts WebP for you.
6. **Shoot video vertical** Pinterest recommends 9:16 for full-screen video. In Tailwind's 2024 data, videos between 2:3 and 1:2 showed stronger engagement.

## Schedule it with OmniSocials

Upload any image. OmniSocials converts it for Pinterest and flags Pins the feed may cut. OmniSocials schedules posts to Pinterest and 11 more networks from one calendar, and AI agents (Claude, ChatGPT and others) can plan and schedule through its MCP server. $10 per seat a month billed yearly, $12 monthly; 14-day free trial, a card is needed to start it. https://omnisocials.com/pricing

## Sources and method

Every size on this page comes from Pinterest's Help Center, its ad specs, its creative best practices or its API reference, read on October 17, 2026. Where Pinterest publishes no number (the profile photo, the API's image file size), the page says so. Carousel ratios come from Pinterest's ad specs, and the video ratio finding is Tailwind's vendor data.

- Pinterest Help Center, [Review Pin specs](https://help.pinterest.com/en/article/review-pin-specs), Read Oct 2026
- Pinterest Help Center, [Design a Pin](https://help.pinterest.com/en/article/design-a-pin), Read Oct 2026
- Pinterest Help Center, [Create a Pin from an image or video](https://help.pinterest.com/en/article/create-a-pin-from-an-image-or-video), Read Oct 2026
- Pinterest Business Help, [Review ad specs](https://help.pinterest.com/en/business/article/pinterest-product-specs), Read Oct 2026
- Pinterest Business, [Pinterest ads: creative best practices](https://business.pinterest.com/creative-best-practices/), Read Oct 2026
- Pinterest Developers, [Create Pin (API reference)](https://developers.pinterest.com/docs/api/v5/pins-create/), v5.28.0, Jul 2026. Carousels of 2 to 5 images; base64 images as JPEG or PNG.
- Pinterest on GitHub, [Pinterest API v5.15.0 release notes](https://github.com/pinterest/api-description/releases/tag/v5.15.0), Jun 11, 2025
- Tailwind, [2025 Pinterest benchmark report, part 2](https://www.tailwindapp.com/pinterest-marketing/research/2025-benchmark-study-part-2), Dec 2024. Viral Pin traits from about 1.2 million Pins, including video ratios.

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- [Create a post](https://omnisocials.com/help-center/creating-content/create-post)
- [MCP server](https://omnisocials.com/mcp)
- [REST API](https://omnisocials.com/api)
- [API reference](https://docs.omnisocials.com)

## FAQ

### What size is a Pinterest Pin?

1000 × 1500 pixels, a 2:3 ratio, is the size Pinterest recommends. It works in the app and through schedulers.

### What are the standard Pinterest Pin dimensions in 2026?

Standard image Pins are 1000 × 1500 (2:3), square Pins 1000 × 1000 (1:1), and full-screen video Pins 1080 × 1920 (9:16). The app's size tool also offers 3:4 and 4:5.

### Is Pinterest 9:16?

For video, yes: Pinterest recommends 9:16 at 1080 × 1920 for full-screen videos. For image Pins its recommendation is 2:3, and taller images may get cut off in the feed.

### Why is Pinterest cropping my images?

Pinterest says aspect ratios taller than 2:3 "may get cut off in people's feeds." Resize to 1000 × 1500 and keep the key text near the top.

### What size is a Pinterest carousel?

2 to 5 images, all at the same ratio, ideally 2:3 (1000 × 1500) or 1:1 (1000 × 1000). Through the API, a carousel with mixed ratios is refused.

### What size is a Pinterest video?

1080 × 1920 (9:16) for a full-screen video Pin. Pinterest also accepts 1:2, 2:3, 3:4, 4:5 and 1:1.

### What is the Pinterest profile picture size?

Pinterest does not publish one. Use a square image and keep the subject centered, because it shows as a circle.

### What file types does Pinterest accept?

In the app, BMP, JPEG, PNG, TIFF and WebP images up to 20 MB on the web, and MP4, M4V or MOV video. Through the API that schedulers use, JPEG and PNG images.

### Can I post a Pin taller than 2:3?

Yes, but Pinterest warns it may be cut off in the feed. OmniSocials keeps such an image as it is and flags it, and it can crop it to 2:3 if you ask.

### What is the Pinterest Pin size in inches?

Pinterest works in pixels, so inches do not apply on screen. If a design tool asks, 1000 × 1500 px is about 13.9 × 20.8 inches (35.3 × 52.9 cm) at 72 DPI; export it by pixels.