Resize Images for Pinterest: Pin, Profile, and Board Cover Sizes

Pinterest is a vertical platform. Its 2:3 pin ratio (1000x1500) is taller than almost every other social platform, which means standard horizontal or square photos need heavy cropping or re-composition to work well. For users already creating for Pinterest, the 2:3 format becomes natural. For users repurposing content from other platforms, resizing requires more thought than Instagram or Facebook.

Our free resizer has a Pinterest Pin preset at the correct 2:3 ratio. Resize any image to 1000x1500 in seconds.

Pinterest Image Sizes for 2026

Placement	Size (px)	Ratio	Notes
Standard Pin	1000 x 1500	2:3	Tall format, high engagement
Long Pin (max)	1000 x 2100	Close to 1:2.1	Pinterest crops taller pins
Square Pin	1000 x 1000	1:1	Less engagement than 2:3
Video Pin	1080 x 1920	9:16	Like Stories/Reels
Profile Picture	165 x 165	1:1 (circle)	Displays small
Board Cover	222 x 150	1.48:1	Horizontal rectangle

The 2:3 ratio (1000x1500) is Pinterest's recommended pin size for the best engagement. Pinterest's algorithm and UI favor tall pins because they take up more screen space in the feed. Square pins work but get less visibility.

Very tall pins (beyond 1500px height) get cropped. Pinterest shows a "Show more" button for pins taller than the 2:3 ratio, but most users do not tap it. Your critical content needs to be in the first 1500 pixels.

Why Pinterest Rewards Vertical Pins

Pinterest is a visual discovery platform used primarily on mobile. The feed is scrolled vertically, and tall pins take up more vertical space per scroll. More screen time per pin means more likelihood the viewer notices it, saves it, or clicks through.

The data pattern: 2:3 ratio pins get significantly higher repins and saves than square pins. Square pins get more than landscape pins. Landscape pins barely perform on Pinterest at all because they blend into the feed without standing out.

If you are repurposing Instagram content for Pinterest, resize horizontally to 1000px wide, then add content (text, design elements, additional imagery) to make it vertical. A stacked design with multiple elements on one pin is common: title at top, main image in middle, secondary content at bottom.

For blog posts and articles, Pinterest is a significant traffic source if you create pins that link back to your content. Each blog post should have at least one pin at 1000x1500 with the post title prominently displayed. Pinners save these for later, driving traffic over time.

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Resizing Instagram/Facebook Content for Pinterest

Repurposing content across platforms saves time but faces aspect ratio challenges. Pinterest's 2:3 vertical is the opposite direction from Facebook's 1.91:1 landscape.

Options for converting a 1200x628 Facebook post image to Pinterest:

• Use Fit mode with background. Show the full landscape image centered vertically within 1000x1500, with a brand-colored background filling the top and bottom. Our resizer handles this directly.
• Stack multiple elements. Use the original image as the top 40% of the pin, add a title and description below. Requires design work beyond just resizing.
• Re-crop from the original source. If you have a high-resolution original, re-crop to 2:3 vertical rather than resizing from the 1.91:1 version. Better quality result.
• Design specifically for Pinterest. Create separate 1000x1500 versions from scratch. Most work, best result. Worth it if Pinterest drives significant traffic to your content.

For Instagram content (1080x1350 portrait, 4:5), the conversion to Pinterest (1000x1500, 2:3) requires minimal cropping. Almost the same ratio. This is another reason 4:5 Instagram portrait is a versatile format — it repurposes cleanly to Pinterest.

Pinterest Profile and Board Covers

Profile picture (165x165): Pinterest profile pictures are smaller than most platforms. At 165px (and much smaller in various UI contexts), detailed images lose clarity. Use a simple logo mark or a high-contrast headshot with the face filling the frame.

Board covers (222x150): Each Pinterest board can have a cover image. Some Pinterest users assemble boards strategically so the cover images form a cohesive visual pattern on their profile. This is a power-user move for creators who prioritize profile aesthetics.

Board cover sizing is forgiving because Pinterest pulls covers from existing pins on the board. You select one of your pins as the cover, and Pinterest crops it to the 222x150 ratio. Design your most important pins with center-composed content so they work as board covers if selected.

For creators wanting maximum Pinterest performance, the workflow is: 1) create 1000x1500 pins for each piece of content, 2) use a clear profile picture at 165x165, 3) organize boards logically with descriptive names. Pins drive engagement; profile and boards organize your presence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best image size for Pinterest pins?

1000x1500 pixels (2:3 vertical ratio) is Pinterest`s recommended size for maximum engagement. Tall pins take up more screen space in the feed than square or landscape pins, leading to higher save rates. Pinterest considers 2:3 the ideal ratio for standard pins.

Why do Pinterest pins need to be vertical?

Pinterest is consumed primarily on mobile with vertical scrolling. Tall pins take up more screen real estate per scroll, resulting in more attention and higher engagement. Pinterest`s algorithm rewards 2:3 aspect ratio pins with better distribution in feeds.

How do I resize an Instagram post for Pinterest?

Instagram posts (typically 1080x1080 square or 1080x1350 portrait) need to become 1000x1500 vertical for Pinterest. The 1080x1350 Instagram portrait converts cleanly to Pinterest 1000x1500 with minimal cropping. Our resizer handles the exact dimensions.

What size should a Pinterest profile picture be?

165x165 pixels, displayed as a circle. Pinterest profile pictures appear relatively small across the interface (much smaller than 165px in many UI contexts). Use a simple logo or clear headshot with high contrast for best legibility at small sizes.