Pinterest Pin Size Guide: Tall Pins, Square Pins, and Board Covers
Recommended Pinterest dimensions for standard pins, square pins, and board covers.
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| Format | Width | Height | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Pin | 1000 | 1500 | Tall 2:3 image for strong feed presence. |
| Square Pin | 1000 | 1000 | Reusable product or brand creative. |
| Board Cover | 800 | 450 | Wide cover image for boards. |
Quick answer
Pinterest is a visual search platform, so the image has to explain the idea quickly. Tall 2:3 pins are the safest default because they use more vertical space without becoming awkwardly long. A 1000 x 1500 export is a practical size for crisp pins.
Text overlays can work well on Pinterest, but they should be short and readable. Use high contrast, clear hierarchy, and enough margin so the platform does not crowd the content. For product images, show the result or benefit rather than only the object.
Board covers are wider, so do not reuse a tall pin without recropping. Create a dedicated 800 x 450 cover with the main subject centered.
Recommended workflow
- Start with the largest clean source image you have.
- Choose the exact destination size before adding final text.
- Crop visually so the subject, logo, and key message stay inside the safe area.
- Export in JPG for photos, PNG for crisp graphics, or WebP for web use.
Checklist
- Use 1000 x 1500 for standard pins.
- Keep overlay text short.
- Create separate board covers.
- Compress files before uploading large graphics.