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Pin Size Guide

Complete 2026 Pinterest graphic dimensions cheat sheet and ratio guide.

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2:3

Standard Vertical Pin (Recommended)

Resolution: 1000 x 1500 px

This is the gold standard aspect ratio recommended by Pinterest. It takes up optimal vertical screen real estate in mobile feeds.

Comprehensive Guide: How to Use Pin Size Guide

Using the correct graphic dimensions and aspect ratios is critical on Pinterest. Pins that do not conform to standard vertical ratios risk being truncated or down-ranked by the smart feed algorithm. The optimal standard Pin aspect ratio is 2:3 (1000 x 1500 pixels). Access precise specifications for Standard Pins, Idea Pins, Square Pins, Long Pins, and Profile Banners in this comprehensive tool.

Key Features & Benefits

Exact pixel dimensions for Standard (1000x1500px), Idea (1000x1778px), and Square Pins
Aspect ratio recommendations and feed screen real estate analysis
Canva template setup specs and file size limits
Prevents image stretching and truncation

Step-by-Step Implementation Guide

1Select your intended Pin type (Standard, Idea/Video, Banner).
2Review recommended resolution (e.g. 1000 x 1500 px for 2:3 ratio).
3Set your canvas size in Canva or Photoshop to these exact dimensions.
4Export your graphic as JPG or PNG under 20MB.

Proven Examples & Inspiration

“Standard Vertical Pin: 1000 x 1500 px (2:3 Ratio) - Recommended”
“Idea / Story / Video Pin: 1000 x 1778 px (9:16 Ratio)”
“Square Pin: 1000 x 1000 px (1:1 Ratio)”

Best Practices

  • •Use high-resolution 1000x1500px rather than low-res 600x900px for crisp displays.
  • •Export image files as PNG or high-quality JPEG.
  • •Maintain consistent visual branding across your pin canvas sizes.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • •Posting horizontal landscape photos (16:9) which look tiny in vertical feeds.
  • •Uploading files over 20MB causing slow load times.
  • •Using low-resolution images that appear blurry.

Pro Tip for Pinterest Traffic

  • ✓Stick to 2:3 vertical ratio for 90% of your pins.
  • ✓Avoid ultra-long pins (e.g., 1:3 ratio over 2100px tall) as Pinterest may truncate them in feeds.
  • ✓Keep important text overlay away from the extreme edges to prevent crop clipping on mobile.

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