Pinterest Idea Pin size
The recommended Pinterest idea pin size is 1080 × 1920 pixels (9:16 aspect ratio).
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Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (px) | 1080 × 1920 px |
| Aspect ratio | 9:16 |
| Max file size | 20MB |
| Supported formats | PNG, JPG, MP4, MOV |
| Minimum resolution | 1080x1920 |
| Color mode | sRGB |
Design at this size with Moda
Start with a canvas pre-set to 1080×1920px and let AI generate your design.
Create a Pinterest idea pin →Design tips
Pinterest Idea Pins (formerly Story Pins) are 1080×1920 pixels in a 9:16 full-screen vertical format. Idea Pins support up to 20 pages mixing images and video clips, making them Pinterest's most immersive content format. They appear full-screen when tapped and are designed for step-by-step tutorials, recipes, and how-to content.
- •Design at 1080×1920px (9:16) per page — each Idea Pin supports up to 20 pages.
- •Keep text away from the bottom 260px where Pinterest shows creator info and the top 180px for navigation.
- •Use Idea Pins for tutorials, recipes, and step-by-step content where a multi-page format helps tell the story.
What you need to know
Idea Pins are Pinterest's multi-page, full-screen format — similar to Instagram Stories but designed for evergreen content rather than ephemeral posts. Each Idea Pin can have up to 20 pages, each page being a 9:16 image or video clip. Unlike Stories on other platforms, Idea Pins don't disappear after 24 hours — they live permanently on your profile and in search results.
Each page of an Idea Pin can be either a static image or a video clip (up to 60 seconds per clip). Video should be exported as MP4 with H.264 encoding. Pinterest overlays the creator's profile picture and name at the bottom, plus navigation dots and a back button at the top — keep important content within the vertical safe zone.
Idea Pins get prominent placement in Pinterest's home feed, search results, and the dedicated 'Watch' tab. They are especially well suited to tutorial, recipe, and how-to content because the format is built for multi-step storytelling.
How to create a Pinterest idea pin at the right size
- 1Open Moda and create a new canvas at 1080×1920 pixels.
- 2Design your Pinterest idea pin using AI generation or start from a blank canvas.
- 3Export as PNG and upload to Pinterest.
Frequently asked questions
What size are Pinterest Idea Pins?
1080×1920 pixels (9:16 aspect ratio) per page. Each Idea Pin can have up to 20 pages mixing images and video.
Do Pinterest Idea Pins disappear like Stories?
No. Unlike Instagram or Facebook Stories, Idea Pins are permanent. They stay on your profile and appear in search results indefinitely.
What's the difference between a Pin and an Idea Pin?
Standard Pins are single images (1000×1500, 2:3). Idea Pins are multi-page, full-screen (1080×1920, 9:16) with up to 20 pages of images and video.
Specs last verified: March 19, 2026. Dimensions may change as platforms update their requirements.