The standard Pinterest image size in 2026 is 1000 x 1500 pixels, a 2:3 ratio, for pins and ads alike. Video works best at 1080 x 1920 (9:16), the profile cover at 1920 x 1080 (16:9), and your profile picture shows as a small 165-pixel circle. Every size is in the table below. To convert an image, SiteToSocial’s free Pinterest Image Resizer has a one-click preset for each format. It runs in your browser with no limit and no watermark, and it never uploads your image.
Pinterest image sizes for 2026: the full table
| Format | Size (pixels) | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard pin | 1000 x 1500 | 2:3 | The one to use for almost everything |
| Square pin | 1000 x 1000 | 1:1 | Fine for products and quotes; smaller in the feed |
| Long pin | 1000 x 2100 max | 1:2.1 | Anything taller gets cut off in the feed |
| Video pin | 1080 x 1920 or 1000 x 1500 | 9:16 or 2:3 | MP4, MOV, M4V up to 2 GB; 4 s to 15 min |
| Carousel pin | 1000 x 1500 or 1000 x 1000 per card | 2:3 or 1:1 | 2 to 5 cards, all the same ratio |
| Ads (promoted pins) | 1000 x 1500 | 2:3 | Same as organic pins |
| Profile picture | Shown at 165 x 165 | 1:1, as a circle | Upload 400 x 400 or larger, subject centered |
| Profile cover | 1920 x 1080 | 16:9 | Minimum around 800 x 450 |
| Board cover | 600 x 600 | 1:1 | Shown as a landscape crop on profiles; keep the subject central |
| File limits | Images up to 20 MB (desktop), 32 MB (app) | – | JPG, PNG or WEBP |
Why 2:3 is the Pinterest pin size to use
Pinterest’s feed is a grid of columns with a fixed width, so the only thing a pin can grow is its height. A 2:3 pin takes about 50% more space than a square one and stays fully visible. Go taller than 1:2.1 and the bottom gets cropped in the feed. Your call to action or logo usually lives down there. Go wide and the pin shrinks to a strip. So 2:3 wins on visibility, and Pinterest says the same in its own guidance. For pin design beyond the size, see our Pinterest pin maker guide.
Video pin size and specs
Full-screen 9:16 at 1080 x 1920 fills a phone. A 2:3 video at 1000 x 1500 sits neatly in the feed next to image pins. Either works. Pinterest accepts MP4, MOV and M4V files up to 2 GB, from 4 seconds to 15 minutes. Short wins, though: 6 to 15 seconds is where engagement tends to be strongest. Video autoplays without sound in the feed, so the first frames have to explain themselves, and text on screen helps. Keep text and faces away from the very top and bottom of 9:16 video, where buttons can cover them.
Carousel pins
A carousel holds 2 to 5 cards that people swipe through, and every card has to share the same ratio: all 2:3 or all square. Each card can have its own title, description and link. That makes carousels good for step-by-step guides and product variations, and pointless for a single hero image.
What happened to Idea Pin sizes?
They’re gone. Pinterest merged Idea Pins into its standard pin format in 2023. Any guide that still lists a separate Idea Pin size is out of date. For full-screen content, use 9:16.
Profile picture, profile cover and board cover sizes
- Profile picture: displayed as a 165 x 165 circle. Upload a square image of at least 400 x 400 with your face or logo dead center. The corners will be cut off.
- Profile cover: the wide banner on business profiles, 1920 x 1080 (16:9). Use an image or video that says what your account is about, and keep text out of the edges.
- Board cover: upload a square, such as 600 x 600, or pick one of the board’s pins. Profiles show it as a landscape crop, so put the subject in the middle.
How to resize an image for Pinterest without ruining it
- Start big. A 600 x 900 photo scaled to 1000 x 1500 goes soft. Use the largest original you have.
- Open SiteToSocial’s Pinterest Image Resizer and choose your image. It stays on your device.
- Pick the preset: standard pin, square, long, 9:16, board cover or profile cover.
- Crop to fill or fit on a background. Crop when the subject sits in the middle. Fit when it doesn’t, and pick a background color that matches the photo.
- Download JPG for photos, PNG for graphics with sharp text.
- Keep the file under about 5 MB. Pinterest accepts up to 20 MB, but smaller files upload faster and get compressed less.
Sizing mistakes that cost views
- Uploading blog header images. Wide 16:9 photos turn into thin strips in the feed.
- Infographics taller than 1000 x 2100. The bottom disappears.
- Tiny text. Anything under about 24 pixels on a 1000-pixel-wide pin is unreadable on a phone.
- Mixing ratios in a carousel. Pinterest won’t accept it.
- Logos at the very bottom. They’re the first thing cropped and covered.
Once the size is right, check how the finished pin looks in the feed with the pin preview guide. If resizing images for every post is eating your week, SiteToSocial’s paid plans design 2:3 pins from your pages automatically; see the best Pinterest automation tools.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best image size for Pinterest?
The best Pinterest image size is 1000 x 1500 pixels, a 2:3 ratio. Pinterest recommends it because it fills the vertical feed without being cropped. Any larger 2:3 size, such as 1200 x 1800, works too.
What does a 2:3 ratio mean on Pinterest?
It means the image is 1.5 times as tall as it is wide: 2 units across for every 3 units up. 1000 x 1500, 800 x 1200 and 1200 x 1800 are all 2:3.
Does Pinterest crop tall pins?
Yes. Pins taller than a 1:2.1 ratio, about 1000 x 2100 pixels, get cut off at the bottom in the feed. People can tap to see the whole image, but the preview stays cropped, so keep the important parts in the top two thirds.
What size is a Pinterest profile picture?
Pinterest shows your profile picture as a 165 x 165 pixel circle. Upload a larger square image, around 400 x 400 or more, with your face or logo centered so the circle doesn't cut it off.
What size are Pinterest video pins?
Use 1080 x 1920 (9:16) for full-screen video or 1000 x 1500 (2:3) to match image pins. Pinterest accepts MP4, MOV and M4V files up to 2 GB, from 4 seconds to 15 minutes long.
What is the maximum file size for a Pinterest pin?
Image pins can be up to 20 MB on desktop and 32 MB in the mobile app, in JPG, PNG or WEBP. Smaller files under about 5 MB upload faster and get compressed less.
How do I resize an image for Pinterest?
Use an image resizer with Pinterest presets, such as SiteToSocial's free Pinterest Image Resizer: choose your image, pick "standard pin 1000x1500", crop or fit it, and download. It runs in your browser, so the image is never uploaded.
