PINTEREST PIN IMAGES
AI Pinterest pin images you describe and refine for a vertical feed
A Pinterest pin lives in a vertical, scrolling grid where tall images earn more visual space. Pinterest's creative best practices page recommends a 2:3 aspect ratio at 1000 by 1500 pixels, with a maximum file size of 20 megabytes for desktop uploads and 32 megabytes from the mobile app, in PNG or JPEG format. Wider pins risk being cropped. The platform is search-driven and image-first, so a pin's visual quality, title text overlay and color contrast decide how far it travels. ImageQuarry lets you describe a tall composition, then ask for changes in words: a different background, a text-safe zone at the top, a bolder palette. Each request makes a new version, and the earlier ones stay.
Pinterest is a visual search engine. The image does the work of a headline: if it does not stop the scroll at thumbnail size, the text below it rarely gets read.
Last updated October 2026
From an idea to a pin-ready image
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Describe the tall composition
Name the subject, the background and the mood, and ask for a tall vertical format. Pinterest rewards images that fill the 2:3 frame with a clear subject and minimal clutter. Leave space for a title overlay if the pin will carry text.
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Refine the overlay zones and the palette
Ask for a brighter text area at the top, a different background color, or a branded band at the bottom. Say what to keep: "Keep the product and the lower half of the image." Each request builds a new version.
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Download and check the ratio
Compare versions, choose the one that looks strongest at thumbnail size, and download it. Confirm the file is at least 1000 by 1500 pixels in a 2:3 ratio and under 20 megabytes before uploading.
Requests written for Pinterest pins
Each card is a request you could type. None is a result.
Recipe pin with a title zone
A recipe pin needs the dish front and center and a title bar at the top for the recipe name.
Product lifestyle pin
A product in context earns saves on Pinterest. Name the setting and the mood.
Infographic-style pin
A tall infographic pin carries several facts or tips stacked vertically.
Travel inspiration pin
Travel pins perform well on Pinterest. Describe the destination and the mood.
Seasonal trend pin
Seasonal content gets re-pinned year after year. Name the season and the subject.
What Pinterest pin images need to get right
Pinterest recommends 2:3 at 1000 by 1500 pixels
Pinterest's creative best practices page lists a 2:3 aspect ratio at 1000 by 1500 pixels as the standard. Wider formats may be cropped in the feed.
Maximum file size is 20 megabytes on desktop
Pinterest allows up to 20 megabytes for images uploaded through desktop tools and 32 megabytes from mobile, in PNG or JPEG format.
Title text in the first 40 characters shows in search
Pinterest's creative specs note that the first 40 characters of a pin title are most likely to appear in search results and the feed, so the on-image text should match.
Vertical images earn more space in the grid
Pinterest's masonry grid gives tall images more vertical real estate than square or landscape images, which means more visibility per impression.
Every version keeps its path
Each change produces a new version and the earlier ones are preserved, with the prompt, the uploaded source and any references that produced them.
Pin formats and what to ask for
| Format | Content type | Request to start from |
|---|---|---|
| Recipe hero | Food, cooking | "Bowl of pasta on rustic table, warm light, top quarter darker for title." |
| Product lifestyle | Ecommerce, DTC | "Candle on books by a window, afternoon light, tall crop." |
| Infographic | Tips, lists, how-to | "Coral header, five numbered rows, cream background, tall." |
| Travel scene | Destinations, experiences | "Cobblestone street, colorful buildings, sunset light, tall vertical." |
| Seasonal flat lay | Holiday, trend | "Autumn flat lay from above: scarf, cider, pumpkin on wood." |
What an AI Pinterest pin image is
An AI Pinterest pin image is a tall vertical visual created from a written description, or changed from a photo you upload, rather than shot for the board. In ImageQuarry it starts a conversation: describe the scene, refine it, and keep every version until one earns saves and clicks.
It is not a stock photo tagged for Pinterest, and it is not a graphic design template. If the pin needs a real photo of a real dish or a real destination, use a camera and treat the AI image as a mood board or a layout preview.
Questions about AI Pinterest pin images
What size should a Pinterest pin be?
Pinterest recommends 1000 by 1500 pixels in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Describe a tall vertical composition, then check the downloaded file against these dimensions.
Will wider images get cropped?
Yes. Pinterest's creative best practices page warns that wider formats risk being cropped in the feed. Stick to 2:3 or taller for the best display.
Can I add a title overlay to the image?
Yes. Describe where the text zone should be: "top quarter slightly darkened" or "a coral header band." Then add the actual text in a design tool after downloading.
Can I use a photo as the starting point?
Yes. Upload the photo and describe how to change it: a taller crop, a different background, or a text-safe area at the top. The original stays as the first version.
Can I use a reference for the brand palette?
Yes. Add a reference image and ask for those tones. References guide the result, so review each version to see how closely it follows them.
What does ImageQuarry cost?
Every plan is paid: Starter at $9 per month with 100 image credits a month, or Pro at $29 per month with 300 image credits a month.
What does ImageQuarry not do for Pinterest?
It is a workspace for creating and editing images in words. It is not a pin scheduler, a stock library or a background-removal-only service, and it publishes no output size list, so check each download against Pinterest's requirements.
Pricing
| ImageQuarry plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $9 per month | 100 image credits a month; optional metered overage at $0.12 per extra credit, off unless you turn it on |
| Pro | $29 per month | 300 image credits a month; optional metered overage at $0.09 per extra credit, off unless you turn it on |
Create an image. Edit it with words. Keep refining.
Describe the pin. Then keep refining.
Start with the tall composition and the focal point, ask for one change at a time, and keep every version until one earns the save.
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