Resize Images for Pinterest Pins
Pinterest favors tall, vertical images with a 2:3 aspect ratio (1000x1500 pixels). Properly sized pins take up more feed space, get more saves, and drive more traffic to your website. ImageGates resizes your images to Pinterest's optimal pin dimensions.
Pinterest pin dimensions and the 2:3 rule
Pinterest's grid is built for tall images and standardises on a 2:3 ratio. Pins taller than 2:3 are truncated in the feed with a 'see more' fade, and pins wider than 2:3 occupy less grid space and get fewer saves.
Exact specifications:
- Standard pin: 1000×1500 px (2:3)
- Also accepted: 1080×1620 px for sharper text
- Maximum shown uncropped: 1:2.1 before truncation
- File size ceiling: 20 MB
- Accepted formats: JPG, PNG
What causes a rejected or degraded result:
- Using a square photo, which loses half the vertical grid space competitors use.
- Setting a title in a light script face — pins are first seen at roughly 236 px wide.
- Making an infographic 1000×4000 px, which is truncated after the first screen.
Preparation order that avoids rework:
- Crop the source to 2:3 before resizing so you control what is kept.
- Resize to 1000×1500 px.
- Test legibility by viewing the result at 25% zoom — that is roughly grid size.
How to use this tool
- Upload image — Select the image you want to pin on Pinterest.
- Resize to 1000x1500 — ImageGates resizes to Pinterest's recommended 2:3 vertical format.
- Pin it — Download and upload as a new pin or add to existing boards.
Guide
Pinterest is a visual discovery platform with over 450 million monthly users. Unlike other social platforms, Pinterest content has an incredibly long lifespan — pins can drive traffic for months or even years after posting.
Pinterest image specifications: - Standard pin: 1000 x 1500 pixels (2:3) - Infographic pin: 1000 x 2100 (max height) - Square pin: 1000 x 1000 (lower performance) - Story pin: 1080 x 1920 (9:16) - Board cover: 600 x 600 - Profile picture: 165 x 165
Pin design best practices: 1. Use the full 2:3 vertical format 2. Bold text overlay with key message 3. High-quality product or lifestyle photography 4. Brand colors and consistent typography 5. Clear call-to-action on the image
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Pinterest pin size?
1000x1500 pixels (2:3 ratio) is the standard recommended size. For infographic pins, you can go up to 1000x2100 (taller). Avoid going wider than 1000px or taller than 2100px.
Do vertical images perform better on Pinterest?
Yes. Pinterest's algorithm favors the 2:3 ratio. Taller pins take up more screen space and get more impressions, saves, and clicks. Square and landscape images get less visibility.
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