Pinterest Image Sizes 2026: The Complete Guide

Updated: June 9, 2026

Pinterest is, first and foremost, a visual discovery engine. Unlike text-heavy social platforms where content gets buried in a stream of posts, Pinterest rewards creators who invest in properly sized, high-quality images. Every pin you publish is a permanent, searchable asset that can drive traffic for months or even years. But that long-term visibility only works in your favor if your images meet Pinterest's exact size requirements.

Getting Pinterest image sizes wrong is one of the most common mistakes content creators make. Upload a horizontal image and it will appear tiny in the feed. Go too tall and Pinterest truncates it behind a "See more" button. Use the wrong profile photo dimensions and your brand looks unprofessional at a glance. This guide covers every Pinterest image size you need to know in 2026, from standard pins to Idea Pins, with exact pixel dimensions and the reasoning behind each recommendation.

Pinterest Image Size Quick Reference

Here is every Pinterest image size at a glance. Bookmark this table for quick reference whenever you are creating new content for the platform.

Each of these sizes serves a specific purpose on the platform. The sections below explain when and how to use each one for maximum engagement and reach.

Standard Pin Size (2:3 Ratio)

The standard pin at 1000 x 1500 pixels is the gold standard for Pinterest content. This is the size Pinterest officially recommends in its creator guidelines, and it is the format that the algorithm is optimized to distribute. If you only remember one number from this guide, make it 2:3.

There are several reasons why the 2:3 ratio performs so well. First, Pinterest's home feed is a masonry grid designed around vertical images. A 2:3 pin fills its column perfectly, occupying enough screen space to capture attention without appearing awkwardly tall. Second, standard pins display in full across every surface: the home feed, search results, category pages, board views, and related pin suggestions. There is no cropping, no truncation, and no "See more" button.

When designing standard pins, keep the most important visual elements in the center third of the image. Pinterest overlays text on pins in certain contexts (like the visual search lens), and having your focal point centered ensures it survives any cropping scenario. Use high-resolution source images, as Pinterest displays pins at various sizes depending on the device, and a 1000px-wide image ensures sharpness even on tablets and high-DPI screens.

For creators adding borders to their Pinterest images, a thin white border of 10-20px can help your pin stand out in the feed without making it appear wider than intended. AdBorder offers a free browser-based tool to add clean borders to any image, with processing done entirely on your device for complete privacy.

Long Pins & Infographic Pins

Long pins and infographic pins are Pinterest's secret weapon for content that drives massive engagement. These tall, vertical images take up significantly more screen real estate than standard pins, which translates directly into more attention and more saves.

Long pins at 1000 x 2100 pixels (1:2.1 ratio) are the tallest format Pinterest fully supports without truncation. They are ideal for step-by-step tutorials, recipe cards, outfit breakdowns, and list-based content. A long pin showing "10 Ways to Style a White Shirt" naturally invites users to scroll through the entire image, increasing the time they spend engaging with your content.

Infographic pins at 1000 x 3000 pixels (1:3 ratio) go even taller and are purpose-built for data-rich content. Charts, comparison tables, process diagrams, and educational content all shine in this format. However, there is an important caveat: pins taller than a 1:2.1 ratio may be truncated in the home feed with a "See more" button. Users need to tap to see the full image, which adds friction.

The tradeoff is worth it for certain content types. Infographic pins consistently rank among the most saved pin formats on the platform because they pack enormous value into a single image. If your content naturally lends itself to a tall format, do not shy away from the 1:3 ratio. Just make sure the top third of your infographic contains a compelling headline or visual hook that encourages users to expand and explore.

One practical tip: when creating infographic pins, use large, legible fonts for any text overlay. Pinterest images are frequently viewed on mobile screens that are only a few inches wide. If your infographic text requires zooming to read, it will not perform well regardless of its information quality.

Profile Photo & Board Covers

Your Pinterest profile is your brand's storefront on the platform, and getting the image sizes right here is just as important as your pin content.

Profile photos should be 165 x 165 pixels with a 1:1 square aspect ratio. Pinterest displays profile photos as circles, which means the corners of your square image will be cropped. Center your face, logo, or brand mark with adequate padding on all sides to ensure nothing important gets cut off. While 165 x 165 is the minimum recommended size, uploading a higher-resolution square image (such as 500 x 500 or 800 x 800) gives Pinterest more data to work with and results in a sharper display across all devices.

Board covers measure 222 x 150 pixels with an approximate 1.48:1 aspect ratio. Board covers appear at the top of each board on your profile and serve as visual labels that help visitors navigate your content. To set a board cover, you select one of the pins already saved to that board, and Pinterest crops it to fit the cover dimensions. Choose a pin with a clear focal point that works well when cropped to a landscape format.

If you maintain multiple boards, consider creating custom board cover images for a cohesive, professional-looking profile. A unified color palette or typography style across your board covers creates the same kind of visual consistency that a well-designed Instagram grid achieves, making your profile more appealing to potential followers.

Idea Pins (9:16 Format)

Idea Pins represent Pinterest's push into immersive, full-screen content. At 1080 x 1920 pixels with a 9:16 aspect ratio, they share the same dimensions as Instagram Stories, TikTok videos, and YouTube Shorts. This is not a coincidence. Pinterest wants creators to be able to repurpose vertical video and story content across platforms with minimal reformatting.

Idea Pins support up to 20 pages per pin, and each page can contain images, video, text overlays, and interactive elements like tags and links. They currently receive priority distribution in Pinterest's algorithm as the platform pushes to grow this format. If you are looking for a way to increase your reach on Pinterest in 2026, Idea Pins should be a central part of your strategy.

Design each page of an Idea Pin to stand on its own. Users can swipe through pages, and Pinterest may surface individual pages in different contexts. Use bold text overlays, high-contrast visuals, and a consistent design language across all pages to maintain brand recognition.

Tips for Perfect Pinterest Images

Beyond hitting the right pixel dimensions, these best practices will help your Pinterest content perform at its best.

Vertical is king. Every recommendation in this guide points toward vertical images. Pinterest is a vertical-scroll platform, and vertical pins occupy more screen space, earn more engagement, and receive better algorithmic distribution. If you have a horizontal image, consider placing it on a vertical canvas with text overlay above and below rather than pinning it in its original landscape format.

Use text overlays strategically. Unlike Instagram, where the caption carries the message, Pinterest pins often need to communicate their value proposition directly on the image. A clear, bold headline on your pin image can increase click-through rates significantly. Keep text large, use high-contrast colors, and limit overlay text to a few words that convey the core benefit.

Enable Rich Pins. Rich Pins automatically sync metadata from your website to your pins, adding product pricing, recipe ingredients, or article headlines directly to the pin display. They are free to enable, require a one-time website verification, and they make your pins more informative and clickable.

Prioritize image quality. Pinterest compresses images upon upload, so starting with the highest quality source file is essential. Use PNG format for graphics and text-heavy pins to avoid compression artifacts. For photographs, use the highest quality JPEG setting available. Blurry, pixelated, or artifact-heavy images are penalized by both the algorithm and users.

Add subtle borders for feed separation. A thin white or light-colored border around your pin can create visual separation from Pinterest's white background, making your content feel more polished and intentional. Use AdBorder to add precise borders to any image size in seconds, right in your browser.

Check Your Image Size Instantly

Not sure if your image meets Pinterest's size requirements? Use the AdBorder Size Checker to instantly verify your image dimensions and aspect ratio. Upload any image and see exactly which Pinterest format it matches, then add a border or resize it as needed. The tool runs entirely in your browser with no uploads to any server, so your images stay completely private.

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