Pinterest Image Sizes 2026: The Complete Guide

Learn the correct Pinterest image sizes for 2026. Standard pins, Idea Pins, and profile photos — every dimension to maximize reach in the Pinterest feed.

March 20, 2026
5 min read
By imresizer Team
TutorialSocial MediaTips

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

FormatSize (px)Aspect RatioNotes
Profile photo165x1651:1Displayed as circle; upload larger for clarity
Board cover600x6001:1Square crop; keep content centred
Standard pin1000x15002:3Best performing format; tall vertical
Square pin1000x10001:1Works for carousels and product shots
Idea Pin1080x19209:16Full-screen story/video format
Long infographic pin1000x21001:2.1Maximum height before feed cropping; ideal 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.

    Idea Pins and Long Infographic Pins

    Idea Pins use the full-screen 1080x1920 px (9:16) format — great for step-by-step content, tutorials, and short video clips. Long infographic pins max out at 1000x2100 px (1:2.1) — the tallest ratio Pinterest will display without cropping in the feed. Use this format for detailed infographics and long-form visual 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

    1. Go to imresizer.com/resize-image-for-pinterest and select your format — Pin, Board Cover, or Profile
    2. Upload your image
    3. The correct dimensions are applied automatically
    4. 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.

    Free Pinterest Image Resize Tools

  • Resize for Pinterest Standard Pin (1000x1500 px)
  • Resize for Pinterest Square Pin (1000x1000 px)
  • Resize for Pinterest Idea Pin (1080x1920 px)
  • Resize for Pinterest Long Infographic Pin (1000x2100 px)
  • Resize for Pinterest Board Cover (600x600 px)
  • Resize for Pinterest Profile Photo (165x165 px)
  • Need to resize right now? Use the Social Media Image Resize Tools hub — 16 platform tools and 57 format presets, all in one place.

    References

    1. Social Media Image Sizes for All Networks — Hootsuite (April 2026)
    2. Social Media Image Sizes 2026: Guide for 9 Major Networks — Buffer
    3. Always Up-To-Date Guide to Social Media Image Sizes — Sprout Social