For setting reusable dimensions, type scales, export rules, and review checks for evergreen Pin production.
Pinterest Pin size: a 2:3 canvas designed for the discovery grid.
Start with Pinterest’s commonly recommended vertical proportion, then make the image work at a reduced grid size. The extra height should clarify the promise and visual proof, not invite more tiny text.
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Start with the job, then choose the frame.
A 1000 × 1500 pixel, 2:3 canvas is a common Pinterest recommendation. Use it as a production starting point, preview the Pin in a small grid, and confirm current publishing guidance before upload.
Browse platform size references →Use the reference to align product, editorial, and campaign Pins on one predictable canvas system.
Use 2:3 as the base composition
The vertical proportion gives room for a clear headline, one strong visual, and a modest destination cue. Overly long graphics can become harder to scan in the discovery grid.
Set type by grid size, not canvas zoom
A headline that feels large at 100 percent can still disappear when the Pin is shown among many results. Test reduced previews throughout design rather than only at export.
Keep templates flexible for varied content
Define stable margins and type roles, but allow visual zones to expand or contract. A rigid template can force unrelated tutorials, products, and collections into the same weak crop.
Set up a 2:3 Pin template
Design the production file and the small-grid check together.
- Create a 1000 × 1500 pixel canvas and define reusable outer margins.
- Establish a short headline role, one main visual zone, and a restrained source or brand cue.
- Test with several realistic content lengths at reduced discovery-grid size.
- Export and confirm current Pinterest dimensions, formats, and destination details before publishing.
Pinterest Pin size FAQ
What is the recommended Pinterest Pin size?
A 1000 × 1500 pixel canvas at 2:3 is a common recommendation. Verify current guidance before publishing.
Can a Pin be taller than 2:3?
Pinterest may accept other shapes, but very tall artwork can present unpredictably. Use the current publisher preview if you depart from the standard workflow.
How big should text be on a Pin?
There is no universal point size. Judge the headline in a small discovery-grid preview and simplify until it remains readable without zooming.