Updated July 2026
Pinterest Image Sizes: The Complete 2026 Guide
Pinterest is a vertical platform: tall pins dominate the grid while landscape images shrink into obscurity. Pinterest also truncates pins that are too tall, so the 2:3 ratio is a real constraint, not a suggestion. Here is every size that matters in 2026.
| Use | Dimensions | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard pin | 1000 × 1500 px | 2:3 | The recommended ratio — pins taller than 2:3 get truncated in the feed with a 'see more' cut. |
| Square pin | 1000 × 1000 px | 1:1 | Works for product shots and quotes, but takes less grid height than a 2:3 pin. |
| Story (Idea) pin | 1080 × 1920 px | 9:16 | Full-screen vertical pages — keep text centered, as the bottom carries the title and profile overlay. |
| Profile picture | 165 × 165 px | 1:1 | Displays as a small circle — a simple, high-contrast image reads best at this size. |
| Board cover | 222 × 150 px | 3:2 | Pulled from a pin on the board — pick a pin whose center crops cleanly to landscape. |
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Pro Tips
- Stick to 2:3 (1000 × 1500): Pinterest truncates taller pins in the feed and shrinks wider ones.
- Keep files under 20MB, but aim for under 1MB — pins load in an infinite-scroll grid where speed matters.
- Put text in the middle 80% of the pin; the top and bottom can be covered by overlays and titles.
- Pins live for months or years in search, so make text large enough to read at grid size (~236px wide).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best pin size for Pinterest?
1000 × 1500 px at a 2:3 aspect ratio. It is the tallest format Pinterest shows without truncation, which means maximum grid real estate — the biggest driver of impressions and saves.
Can I use Instagram images on Pinterest?
You can, but square 1080 × 1080 posts occupy noticeably less vertical space in Pinterest's grid than 2:3 pins. Resize or extend square images to 1000 × 1500 with added background or text space for better performance.