Pinterest Image Sizes 2026: The Complete Guide

Getting Pinterest image sizes wrong means pins that get cropped in feeds, blurry profile photos, or board covers that look off-centre. This guide covers every Pinterest image size you need in 2026 — profile photos, board covers, and all pin formats.

Pinterest Image Sizes at a Glance

Format	Size (px)	Aspect Ratio	Notes
Profile photo	165x165	1:1	Displayed as circle; upload larger for clarity
Board cover	600x600	1:1	Square crop; keep content centred
Standard pin	1000x1500	2:3	Best performing format; tall vertical
Square pin	1000x1000	1:1	Works for carousels and product shots
Vertical pin	1080x1920	9:16	Maximum height; use for infographics

Profile Photo: Small but Always Visible

Pinterest displays your profile photo at 165x165 px and crops it into a circle. Upload the largest, highest-quality version you have — Pinterest will scale it down. Keep your subject centred with clear margins to avoid the circle crop cutting off important details.

Board Covers: Consistent and On-Brand

Board covers display at a 1:1 square ratio. The recommended size is 600x600 px. If you use a pin image as a board cover, Pinterest will auto-crop it to fit the square format — so choose an image with a centred subject for the best result.

Standard Pins: 2:3 Is the Sweet Spot

Pinterest is a vertical-first platform. The 2:3 ratio at 1000x1500 px is the best-performing format for pins. Tall images take up more screen space in the feed, driving higher engagement and saves.

Key tips for standard pins:

Keep important content away from the very top and bottom edges — Pinterest overlays your profile photo and save button there

Add a text overlay — pins with readable text perform significantly better in search

Use high-contrast, warm colours — they stand out more in the Pinterest feed

Square Pins: Great for Products and Carousels

Square pins at 1000x1000 px work well for product images and carousel posts (up to 5 images). They take up less vertical space than the 2:3 format but are still fully visible in the feed without cropping.

Vertical Pins: Maximum Feed Presence

At 1080x1920 px (9:16), vertical pins take up the most screen space but may be cut off in the grid view. Pinterest recommends not exceeding a 1:2.1 ratio (roughly 1000x2100) to avoid aggressive cropping in feeds. Use this format for infographics and long-form content.

File Format and Compression Tips

Use JPG for photographs — good quality at smaller file sizes

Use PNG for graphics, infographics, or pins with text overlays — preserves sharp edges

Maximum file size: 32 MB

Use the sRGB colour profile — other colour spaces may render incorrectly

How to Resize Images for Pinterest Using imresizer

Go to imresizer.com/resize-image-for-pinterest and select your format — Pin, Board Cover, or Profile
Upload your image
The correct dimensions are applied automatically
Adjust the crop position if needed, then download

Everything runs in your browser — your image never leaves your device.

Key Takeaways

Use 1000x1500 px (2:3) for standard pins — it's the best-performing format on Pinterest. Use 1000x1000 px for product images and carousels. Upload your profile photo at the highest resolution you have and keep the subject centred. Use the free tools below to get the right size without guesswork.