Pinterest sizes
Pinterest's visual-first platform requires precise image dimensions for maximum impact. The platform uses a masonry grid layout where vertical content naturally occupies more space, so aspect ratio is a major layout consideration.
The essential size to know is 1000×1500px (2:3) for standard pins — this is Pinterest's recommended format. the 9:16 full-bleed format Pinterest documents as Idea ads uses 1080×1920px, and profile pictures should be 600×600px. Here are all the current specs.
Quick reference
| Format | Dimensions | Ratio | Max size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Pin | 1000 × 1500 px | 2:3 | 20MB |
| Idea Pin | 1080 × 1920 px | 9:16 | 2GB (Android/iOS), 100MB (web) |
| Board Cover | 600 × 600 px | 1:1 | 20MB |
| Standard Image Ad | 1000 × 1500 px | 2:3 | 20MB desktop / 32MB in-app |
| Profile Picture | 600 × 600 px | 1:1 | 20MB |
Standard Pin1000×1500px
The recommended Pinterest pin size is 1000×1500 pixels with a 2:3 vertical aspect ratio. This is the standard Pinterest format, and vertical pins take up more visual space than square or horizontal formats. Pinterest supports images up to 20MB in PNG or JPG.
Pinterest's feed is a masonry grid layout where pins of different heights sit side by side. Vertical 2:3 pins (1000×1500) are a practical default — tall enough to stand out in the feed without being so long that Pinterest truncates them. Pins taller than roughly 2.1:1 (1000×2100) can be cut off in the feed with a 'See more' overlay, which reduces how much of the design is visible at a glance.
Dimensions
1000 × 1500 px
Aspect ratio
2:3
Max file size
20MB
Formats
PNG, JPG
Other documented sizes
Best practices
- •Use 2:3 vertical (1000×1500px) when you want the standard Pinterest pin layout.
- •Upload as PNG with sRGB profile — Pinterest converts everything to JPEG internally, and PNG preserves the most quality through conversion.
- •Keep pins under 2.1:1 ratio — anything taller gets truncated in the feed with a 'See more' overlay.
Idea Pin1080×1920px
Pinterest no longer documents Idea Pins as a type of Pin. Its help centre lists Image, Video, Rich and Product Pins, and the multi-page full-screen format is now documented as Idea ads. The dimensions people search for are unchanged: 1080×1920 pixels, a 9:16 full-bleed vertical frame.
If you are looking for the Idea Pin size, the number has not moved: Pinterest recommends 1080×1920 pixels (9:16) for full-bleed images and video, meaning creative that fills the whole screen. What changed is the label. Pinterest’s "Types of Pins" help article (https://help.pinterest.com/en/article/types-of-pins-on-pinterest) lists Image Pins, Video Pins, Rich Pins and Product Pins, and does not mention Idea Pins or Story Pins at all.
Dimensions
1080 × 1920 px
Aspect ratio
9:16
Max file size
2GB (Android/iOS), 100MB (web)
Formats
PNG, JPG, BMP, TIFF, WEBP, MP4, M4V, MOV
Best practices
- •Design at 1080×1920px (9:16) — the dimension is unchanged from the Idea Pin era.
- •Keep text inside Pinterest’s published safe zones: 270px top, 440px bottom, 65px left, 195px right.
- •The right safe zone is three times the left, so centre your layout on the safe area rather than on the frame.
Board Cover600×600px
Pinterest board covers should be uploaded at 600×600 pixels (1:1 square). Pinterest crops the square image to a landscape format (approximately 222×150px) for display on your profile's board grid. Center your content vertically since the top and bottom edges may be cropped.
Board covers serve as the thumbnail image for each board on your Pinterest profile. They display as small landscape rectangles in the board grid — approximately 222×150 pixels on desktop. Pinterest crops your uploaded image to fit this landscape frame, cutting from the top and bottom of a square upload.
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Aspect ratio
1:1
Max file size
20MB
Formats
PNG, JPG
Best practices
- •Upload at 600×600px (1:1 square) — Pinterest will crop to landscape, so center your design vertically.
- •Create a consistent set of covers with matching style, colors, and typography across all boards.
- •You can use any existing pin as a board cover, or upload a custom image specifically for the cover.
Standard Image Ad1000×1500px
Pinterest recommends 1000×1500 pixels at 2:3 for standard image ads. Upload PNG or JPEG up to 20MB on desktop or 32MB in-app; taller-than-2:3 creative may be cut off in the feed.
Pinterest's standard image ads use one PNG or JPEG. The platform recommends a 2:3 aspect ratio at 1000×1500 pixels and warns that taller Pins may be cut off in people's feeds. Desktop uploads may be up to 20MB and in-app uploads up to 32MB.
Dimensions
1000 × 1500 px
Aspect ratio
2:3
Max file size
20MB desktop / 32MB in-app
Formats
PNG, JPEG
Other documented sizes
Best practices
- •Use Pinterest's recommended 1000×1500px, 2:3 canvas for a standard image ad.
- •Keep every non-sales carousel card at the same 1:1 or 2:3 ratio and within 20MB per image.
- •Export images in sRGB; Pinterest says custom color profiles are unsupported and converts uploads to standard 8-bit RGB JPEGs.
Profile Picture600×600px
Pinterest profile pictures should be 600×600 pixels in a 1:1 square format. They display as circles across the platform — on your profile page, next to your pins in the feed, and in search results. The minimum size is 165×165px, but uploading at 600×600 ensures clarity on all devices.
Pinterest profile pictures appear in several places: your profile page header, next to your Pins in the feed, in search results when your content appears, and in the 'Creator' section of pin detail pages. The image is always displayed as a circle, so corners of the square upload are cropped.
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Aspect ratio
1:1
Max file size
20MB
Formats
PNG, JPG
Best practices
- •Upload at 600×600px — the minimum 165×165 will look blurry on modern high-DPI screens.
- •Design within a circular safe zone — Pinterest displays profile pictures as circles everywhere.
- •Use a simple, recognizable image — your profile picture appears as small as 32px in notifications and feeds.
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What are all the Pinterest image sizes?
Standard Pin and standard image ad: 1000×1500px (2:3), Idea ad: 1080×1920px (9:16), Board Cover: 600×600px, Profile Picture: 600×600px.
What is the best aspect ratio for Pinterest?
2:3 vertical (1000×1500px) for standard pins. This is Pinterest's officially recommended ratio.
Does Pinterest compress images?
Yes. Pinterest converts all uploaded images to 8-bit RGB JPEG regardless of source format. Upload as PNG with sRGB color profile for the best quality through this conversion. Custom color profiles (Adobe RGB, ProPhoto) are not supported and may cause color shifts.
What happens if my Pinterest pin is too tall?
Pins taller than approximately 2.1:1 (e.g., 1000×2100px) are truncated in the feed with a ‘See more’ overlay, which reduces how much of the design is visible at a glance. Keep pins at 2:3 (1000×1500px) or shorter.
What is the maximum Pinterest image file size?
20MB when uploading from desktop, 32MB from the mobile app. For optimal loading speed, keep images under 5MB. Pinterest accepts PNG and JPG.
Other platform guides
Guide last verified: August 28, 2026. This hub summarizes 5 formats and cites 5 sources across this page and the linked format pages.
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