Pinterest Post Size and Specs (2026)
Every Pinterest limit below comes from the rules PostQuest uses to check posts before they publish. Publishing limits were last verified on .
- Main post size
- 2:3 recommended · Up to 10 MB
- Image Pin
- Caption limit
- 800 characters
- Video aspect ratio
- 1:1, 2:3, 4:5, or 9:16
- Video Pin
- Profile cover
- 800 × 450 px minimum (16:9)
Pinterest image and video specs
Image Pin1 file
| Spec | Image |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 2:3 recommended |
| File size | Up to 10 MB |
| Formats | JPEG, PNG |
Video Pin1 file
| Spec | Video |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 2:3, 4:5, or 9:16 |
| File size | Up to 2 GB |
| Length | 4 s–15 min |
| Formats | MP4, MOV |
Carousel Pin2–5 files
| Spec | Image |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 2:3 recommended |
| File size | Up to 10 MB |
| Formats | JPEG, PNG |
- Every item in the carousel must share the same aspect ratio.
Pinterest caption and hashtag limits
Caption limit
800 characters
- The caption becomes the pin description.
Hashtags
No hard limit
- No official enforced limit for hashtags in descriptions.
- Best practice: use relevant hashtags sparingly.
Accounts that can publish
An authenticated Pinterest account with access to a board.
Pinterest profile and banner sizes
| Image | Size | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profile cover | 800 × 450 px minimum (16:9) | A horizontal 16:9 image is recommended. | Pinterest Help: Add a profile coverVerified October 4, 2026 |
Pinterest specs FAQ
What size should a Pinterest post be?
A Pinterest image pin must meet these limits: aspect ratio 2:3 recommended and file size up to 10 MB. No fixed pixel dimensions apply to this format. For a video pin, the aspect ratio is 1:1, 2:3, 4:5, or 9:16.
What is the Pinterest character limit?
Pinterest captions can be up to 800 characters long. The caption becomes the pin description.
How many hashtags can you use on Pinterest?
Pinterest has no hard hashtag limit. Best practice: use relevant hashtags sparingly.
What size is the Pinterest profile cover?
800 × 450 px minimum (16:9). A horizontal 16:9 image is recommended.
Sources
Publishing limits last verified against official API documentation. Profile sizes last verified .
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Schedule posts that pass these checks
PostQuest validates every caption and file against these limits before a post is scheduled, so nothing fails at publish time.