Pinterest is an online photo and web sharing platform created by Ben Silbermann, Paul Sciarra, and Evan Sharp. Launched and founded in December 2009, the site soon 11 garnered up to 11 million visitors. The site is designed and coded as a way for individuals to find information through “pinning” of like images in similar categories, which is then tagged to various sites. Today, Pinterest often creates more referral traffic to retailers than similar sites such as LinkedIn, YouTube, or Instagram.

How does Pinterest work?

Pinterest is social network that allows users to share images through pins, as well as discover new interests by pinning images or videos to their own boards. A board is a collection of pins that usually carry a similar theme. The goal of Pinterest is to connect its users through similar interests and ideas.

What is Pinterest used for?

Pinterest is used to share images of projects, goods, services, and discover new hobbies by browsing through the images (pins) that others have posted. Pinterest is also a great search engine to look for recipes and DIY projects as users can click on any image that interests them and be taken straight to the instructions.

How do you sell on Pinterest?

Begin selling on Pinterest by knowing your audience, and setting up your business selling account to give your brand more credibility. Afterwards create eye-catching buyable pins to give people a way to instantly purchase the items that are on your Pinterest page. Use rich pins, promote your pins to gain more views, and engage your audience by pinning constantly.

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Pinterest Pin - Giraffe Image
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Pinterest Profile Cover
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Pinterest Pin - Vertical Video
Illustrated dimensions of Pinterest Vertical Video Pins measured with height and width

Pinterest Vertical Video Pins are taller vertical video sizes that are now supported by Pinterest based on the popularity of the size found on videos recorded on digital devices. Typically seen in Instagram Stories, TikTok, or Snapchat, vertical videos are becoming increasingly common media sizes that naturally work well in Pinterest's vertical board layouts.

Pinterest Vertical Video Pins have a recommended height of 1920 px and width of 1080 px for an aspect ratio of 9:16. Vertical Video Pins support MOV, MP4, and M4V formats with a maximum file size of 2 GB. Pinterest videos have a duration between 4 to 15 seconds.

Pinterest Vertical Video Pins are taller vertical video sizes that are now supported by Pinterest based on the popularity of the size found on videos recorded on digital devices. Typically seen on mobile platforms, vertical videos naturally work well in Pinterest's vertical board layouts.

Pinterest Vertical Video Pins have a recommended height of 1920 px and width of 1080 px for an aspect ratio of 9:16. Vertical Video Pins support MOV, MP4, and M4V formats with a maximum file size of 2 GB. Pinterest videos have a duration between 4 to 15 seconds.

Pinterest Pin - Vertical Video
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Formats: MOV, MP4, M4V 

Duration: 4 seconds to 15 minutes

Frame Rate: 25 FPS

Video Encoding: H.264 or H.265

Title Text: 100 character (max)
Description: 500 character (max); 50-60 visible in feed

Print Sizes: 15” x 26.67” | 38.1 x 67.7 cm

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Pinterest Pin - Portrait Video
User interface drawing of Pinterest Portrait Video Pins with measured dimensions and sizes

Pinterest Portrait Video Pins have a vertical orientation and are played in the feeds of Pinterest users. Video pins are an effective way to tell a story. All video pins should have an interesting cover image that entice users to watch the duration of the video. Video pins with a Portrait layout generally perform better than Square video pins.

Pinterest Portrait Video Pins have a recommended height of 900 px and width of 600 px for an aspect ratio of 2:3. Portrait Video Pins support MOV, MP4, and M4V formats with a maximum file size of 2 GB. Pinterest videos have a duration between 4 to 15 seconds.

Pinterest Portrait Video Pins have a vertical orientation and are played in the feeds of Pinterest users. Video pins are an effective way to tell a story and the Portrait layout generally perform better than Square video pins. All video pins should have an inviting cover image for wider appeal.

Pinterest Portrait Video Pins have a recommended height of 900 px and width of 600 px for an aspect ratio of 2:3. Portrait Video Pins support MOV, MP4, and M4V formats with a maximum file size of 2 GB. Pinterest videos have a duration between 4 to 15 seconds.

Pinterest Pin - Portrait Video
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Duration: 4 seconds to 15 minutes

Frame Rate: 25 FPS

Video Encoding: H.264 or H.265

Title Text: 100 character (max)

Description: 500 character (max); 50-60 visible in feed

Print Sizes: 8.33” x 12.5” | 21.2 x 31.75 cm

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Pinterest Promoted Pin - Carousel
Dimensioned layout drawing of a Pinterest Promoted Carousel Pin labeled with height and width

A Pinterest Promoted Carousel uses up to 5 images within a single ad direct towards their target audience. Promoted Carousels allow brands to engage potential audiences and introduce them to their services. A carousel format is an efficient method of showing various elements of a brand through a single pin.

Pinterest Promoted Carousel Pins have a height of either 1000 or 1500 px and width of 1000 px for aspect ratios of 1:1 or 2:3. Promoted Pin Carousels support JPG and PNG formats with a maximum file size of 32 MB per image. Pin Carousels can have between 2 and 5 images.

A Pinterest Promoted Carousel uses up to 5 images within a single ad direct towards their target audience. Promoted Carousels allow brands to engage potential audiences and introduce them to their services. A carousel format is an efficient method of showing various aspects of a brand in one post.

Pinterest Promoted Carousel Pins have a height of either 1000 or 1500 px and width of 1000 px for aspect ratios of 1:1 or 2:3. Promoted Pin Carousels support JPG and PNG formats with a maximum file size of 32 MB per image. Pin Carousels can have between 2 and 5 images.

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Image Count: 2-5 images

Title Text: 100 character (max); 30-35 visible in feed

Description: 500 character (max)

Print Sizes: 13.89” x 13.89” | 35.3 x 35.3 cm (square); 13.89” x 20.83” | 35.3 x 52.9 cm (standard)

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Pinterest Board Cover
User interface drawing of Pinterest Board Covers with measured dimensions and sizes

A Pinterest Board Cover serves as a representation of the pins within a specific Pinterest Board. It should have an image that engages with the user’s audience, but also relevant to the board’s theme and pins. Board Covers are automatically generated by Pinterest if an image is not uploaded. Creating the board display is one of the most important things a user can do and can further reinforce the brand of the Pinterest account.

Pinterest Board Covers have a height of 600 px and width of 600 px for an aspect ratio of 1:1. Pinterest Board Covers support JPG and PNG formats with a maximum file size of 32 MB.

A Pinterest Board Cover serves as a representation of the pins within a specific Pinterest Board. It should have an image that engages with the user’s audience, but also relevant to the board’s theme and pins. Board Covers are automatically generated by Pinterest if an image is not uploaded.

Pinterest Board Covers have a height of 600 px and width of 600 px for an aspect ratio of 1:1. Pinterest Board Covers support JPG and PNG formats with a maximum file size of 32 MB.

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Image Size (Minimum): 340 x 340 px

Print Sizes: 8.33" x 8.33” | 21.2 x 21.2 cm

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Pinterest Profile Picture
Illustrated dimensions of the Pinterest Profile Picture measured with height and width within the Pinterest interface

A Pinterest Profile Picture is a crucially important aspect of a user’s Pinterest profile and social identity on the platform. It appears everywhere the user goes on the site like the account page, pins, and comments. The Pinterest Profile Picture is a representation of the individual or brand within Pinterest. It is recommended to keep the Pinterest Profile Picture simple and recognizable.

Pinterest Profile Pictures have a height of 600 px and width of 600 px for an aspect ratio of 1:1. Pinterest Profile Pictures support JPG and PNG formats with a maximum file size of 32 MB.

A Pinterest Profile Picture is a crucially important aspect of a user’s Pinterest profile and social identity on the platform. It appears everywhere the user goes on the site like the account page, pins, and comments. The Pinterest Profile Picture is a representation of the individual or brand.

Pinterest Profile Pictures have a height of 600 px and width of 600 px for an aspect ratio of 1:1. Pinterest Profile Pictures support JPG and PNG formats with a maximum file size of 32 MB.

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Image Size (Minimum): 180 x 180 px

Print Sizes: 8.33" x 8.33” | 21.2 x 21.2 cm

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32 MB (max)
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