# Pinterest Pin Size: Image, Video, and Full-Screen Formats

> Choose a Pinterest Pin ratio by asset type and placement, understand the 2:3 image recommendation, and check video and feed previews separately.

- Canonical: https://fluxgravity.io/guides/pinterest-pin-size
- Published: 2026-10-11
- Content type: guide

'Pin size' can mean an organic image, a promoted image ad, a full-screen video, or another Pin format. Start with the asset and placement before setting your canvas.

![Original Pinterest format comparison showing 2 by 3 image Pin and 9 by 16 full-screen video canvases](https://fluxgravity.io/images/editorial/pinterest-pin-size-formats.svg)

*Original proportional format comparison. The drawn frames show aspect ratios only and do not reproduce Pinterest UI or safe-zone measurements.*

## What size should a Pinterest Pin be?

**Answer:** Pinterest recommends a 2:3 ratio for standard image ads and for certain Pin images and videos, while its full-bleed video guidance recommends 9:16.

Pinterest's current Business help product specifications recommend a 2:3 image ratio, illustrated as 1000 by 1500 pixels, for standard image ads. Its Pin performance guidance also recommends 2:3 for images and videos in a stated 15-to-60-second range. For full-bleed video that fills the screen, Pinterest's organic Pin specifications recommend 9:16 or 1080 by 1920 pixels. These are different contexts, so 'Pinterest size' does not have one answer.

A 1000 by 1500 image reduces by 500 to 2 by 3. A 1080 by 1920 video reduces by 120 to 9 by 16. Both are portrait, but their crops and display purposes differ. Do not infer that a 2:3 image recommendation is a required frame for a full-screen video or every other Pinterest format.

For an organic image Pin, verify the latest creation tool and product specification relevant to your account. For paid promotion, use the ad format's source and requirements. Check whether a creative is a standard image ad, video Pin, Idea Pin, collection, or another format before using a dimension.
- Standard image ad recommendation: 2:3, 1000 x 1500 example
- Full-bleed video recommendation: 9:16, 1080 x 1920 example
- Match the format, not just the platform name

## Separate organic Pins from promoted image ads

**Answer:** Pinterest's Business ad table gives a clear 2:3 recommendation for standard image ads, but ad guidance should not be relabeled as a universal organic rule.

The Business product specification page describes standard image ads and recommends 2:3, or 1000 by 1500 pixels. It warns that Pins taller than the documented ratio may be truncated in feeds. This is useful when planning that ad type. It does not mean every organic image format must use the same dimensions or that a 2:3 export can never be cropped elsewhere.

Pinterest's public Pin performance guidance separately recommends 2:3 for images and videos in a 15-to-60-second context and says vertical assets are suitable for mobile viewing. Recommendations are not equivalent to a universal hard acceptance limit. If a specific upload fails, read its actual validation message and current Pin spec rather than diagnosing it from a general recommendation.

When a creative may be both organic and promoted, keep a record of the exact ad format and preview. The organic Pin and the promoted rendering may have distinct constraints, eligibility, text fields, and feed presentation. Confirm each state independently.
- Label paid or organic use
- Use the standard image ad source for standard ad claims
- Treat recommendations and hard limits differently
- Inspect the promoted preview separately

## Choose an aspect ratio for image Pins

**Answer:** A 2:3 portrait image is a supported planning choice in official Pinterest recommendations, but the image's content and destination still determine the right crop.

For a design starting at 1000 by 1500 pixels, leave room for a clear subject, helpful context, and any text that remains readable on a phone. Do not make a key detail so small that it can only be understood at full size. If your original photograph has a different shape, recompose it or choose a crop that preserves the subject rather than stretching the file.

Pinterest's image Pin specifications list an image safe-zone guidance with pixel values for a defined canvas. Those values should not be generalized to every Pin type, ad, device, or creative dimension. This guide does not reproduce a supposedly universal Pinterest safe-zone box. Instead, check the official source for the relevant format and preview the actual Pin in the current product.

Pinterest notes that image Pins with white or near-white backgrounds may receive a subtle color layer in feeds, depending on light or dark mode. This can affect contrast. Review the graphic on contrasting backgrounds and make sure text remains legible without depending on a particular app theme.
- Use 2:3 as a documented recommendation, not a guarantee
- Recompose instead of stretching
- Check contrast and current format-specific safe-area guidance

## Choose a different canvas for full-screen video Pins

**Answer:** Pinterest recommends 9:16 or 1080 by 1920 for video that takes up the full screen; other video Pin ratios are also documented.

Pinterest's Pin specification article says full-bleed video should use a 9:16 ratio or 1080 by 1920 pixels, and lists other ratios for video Pins as well. This distinction matters: a video that fills the screen and a shorter or differently framed Pin do not have to use the same ratio. Check current supported formats, codec, duration, file size, and device-specific creation path in the full specification.

A portrait export is not automatically full-bleed. Review how the video begins, where the subject sits, and whether text or product labels remain visible. A cover image can display differently from the moving video, so inspect the cover and playback separately. Keep a clean original in case another destination needs a different crop.

The official help source includes safe-area dimensions for listed Pin specs, but the size and purpose are coupled to that documented format. They should not be pasted into a generic design template and described as universal. Use Pinterest's current tool or preview for the exact video type and account path.
- Full-screen video example: 1080 x 1920
- Pin video formats include more than one ratio
- Check video, cover, and interface separately

## Build a Pin export record

**Answer:** Save asset properties and its intended use together so the right version reaches the right Pin format.

Record the Pin type, organic or paid status, width and height, aspect ratio, file type, file size, edit version, destination URL, and export date. If the Pin contains overlay text, include a proofread copy and a note about the visual reviewer. For video, add duration and encoding details. These fields help troubleshoot a failed upload or an unexpected crop without changing the file blindly.

Pinterest provides separate help for creating image and video Pins and separate Business specifications for ad formats. Keep those sources alongside the record. The same filename 'pinterest-final.jpg' is not enough to tell whether it is a standard image ad, an organic Pin, a product image, or an article creative.

Before publishing, inspect mobile and desktop previews when available. Check title and description fields, link destination, board choice, claims, and image rights. A proper dimension does not prove that the destination page is live, accurate, or suitable for the Pin.
- Name the Pin type and paid/organic context
- Store ratio and file metadata
- Proofread title, description, and destination
- Review actual preview and rights

## Worked example: fictional garden planner download

**Answer:** A fictional garden studio uses a 2:3 image Pin and a separate 9:16 video Pin for different creative tasks.

Imagine 'Cedar Row Garden Notes,' a made-up studio sharing a seasonal planting checklist. Its static Pin uses an illustrative 1000 by 1500 canvas because the team is making a standard image ad and is following the current 2:3 recommendation. A second creative shows how to use the checklist as a full-screen video Pin and starts with a 1080 by 1920 vertical edit. The shared subject does not make the formats interchangeable.

The designer checks that the title remains readable in a phone feed, that the linked checklist exists and matches the Pin, and that the video's important steps remain visible during playback. If promoting either creative, the team checks the exact ad type and preview. All plants, results, site, and creative details in this scenario are imaginary; no actual Pin or campaign is described.

This exercise demonstrates asset planning, not performance. It makes no prediction about saves, clicks, impressions, or ad approval. A real garden business would verify regional planting advice, dates, and product claims with qualified sources before sharing.
- Static standard image ad: 2:3 example
- Full-screen video Pin: separate 9:16 example
- Fictional scenario with no measured result

## Troubleshoot cropping and text readability

**Answer:** Identify whether the problem comes from the ratio, crop, background, text scale, video cover, or destination preview before exporting again.

If the image looks cut off in a feed, compare its dimensions with the format's documented ratio and check whether the content extends beyond the visible area. If the subject is missing, adjust the crop in the source design. Do not stretch the image to force a ratio. If text is difficult to read, simplify the message or make the text an accessible caption in the Pin fields where appropriate.

If a white image appears to have changed, consider Pinterest's documented background treatment in light or dark mode. Compare the original file with a preview and check contrast. If a video appears framed differently, inspect the cover and the playback surfaces separately. Save which device and preview were reviewed.

If upload validation fails, preserve the exact message. Confirm that you are using the correct creation workflow, media type, file extension, encoding, size, and duration. The current Pin-spec page should be checked for those details before adjusting dimensions. This guide does not report a live account test.
- Cut-off content: check crop and documented placement ratio
- Low contrast: review background and theme
- Video issue: inspect cover and playback separately
- Upload failure: save exact error and verify all file properties

## Copy-ready prompt for a Pinterest asset brief

**Answer:** Request a format-specific export plan with source links and a preview checklist rather than a generic 'best size.'

Prompt: 'Prepare a Pinterest export brief for [asset purpose]. Pin type: [organic image / video / standard image ad / other named format]. Source dimensions and file details: [verified metadata]. Intended device and destination: [details]. Approved title, description, and URL: [content]. Current official Pinterest source links and access dates: [sources]. Return the recommended ratio and any pixel example that applies to this exact format; separate recommendation from hard limit; identify crop and text risks; and list the actual preview checks. Do not invent a universal safe-zone number or imply that one format spec covers all Pins. Mark missing facts as questions. Label hypothetical examples fictional. A human will verify the source and inspect the created asset.'

Fill in the exact context. A prompt cannot confirm that the account is eligible to publish an ad, that an organic Pin will render identically, or that an image is licensed. Ask the account owner to verify permissions and review the real Pin preview.

The signup link below is the current destination used by existing site drafts. It does not claim that FluxGravity resizes Pins, connects to Pinterest, or publishes content.
- Give the exact format and media type
- Provide current source and asset metadata
- Require scope and unknowns
- Human review before use

## Pinterest ratio examples by asset context

Reference checked October 6, 2026. Read the linked source for current details and account-specific workflows.

| Asset context | Official example or recommendation | Do not infer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard image ad | 2:3, example 1000 x 1500 | Not a universal requirement for every organic format |
| Full-bleed video Pin | 9:16, example 1080 x 1920 | Not the only video Pin ratio |
| Image or video Pin performance guidance | 2:3 recommended for a stated 15 to 60 second context | Not a guaranteed crop or performance outcome |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the best size for a Pinterest Pin?

It depends on format. Pinterest recommends 2:3 for standard image ads and certain Pin contexts, while full-screen video guidance recommends 9:16.

### Is 1000 by 1500 the required size for Pinterest?

Pinterest lists it as an example of the recommended 2:3 ratio for standard image ads. It is not a universal required size for all Pin types.

### What size should a Pinterest video Pin be?

For full-bleed video, Pinterest recommends 9:16 or 1080 by 1920. Other video ratios are also documented, so check the exact format and current specification.

### Do Pinterest Pins have a safe zone?

Pinterest help lists safe-area guidance for defined Pin specifications. Do not treat one set of margins as universal across all formats and placements; consult the current source and preview.

### Will a tall Pinterest Pin get cropped?

Pinterest's standard image ad page warns that Pins taller than 2:3 may be truncated in feeds. Other Pin formats can have different guidance. Check the correct type and preview.

### Can the same image work as an organic Pin and an ad?

It may be reusable, but verify both uses separately. Paid format requirements, preview, account eligibility, and destination rules may differ from organic use.

## Sources
- [Pinterest Business Help: Review ad specs](https://help.pinterest.com/en/business/article/pinterest-product-specs)
- [Pinterest Help: Review Pin specs](https://help.pinterest.com/en/article/review-pin-specs)
- [Pinterest Business Help: Pin performance and distribution](https://help.pinterest.com/en/business/article/pin-performance-and-distribution)
- [Pinterest Help: Create a Pin from an image or video](https://help.pinterest.com/en/article/create-a-pin-from-an-image-or-video)
- [Google Search Central: Creating helpful, reliable, people-first content](https://developers.google.com/search/docs/fundamentals/creating-helpful-content)

## Related pages
- https://fluxgravity.io/guides/how-to-schedule-pinterest-pins
- https://fluxgravity.io/guides/social-media-editorial-calendar

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