Pinterest character limits and image sizes
This page lists every Pinterest text limit and upload size tracked by the tool, including the point where Pinterest truncates a post in the feed. Counts follow how Pinterest itself measures text, not raw string length.
Pinterest character limits
| Field | Limit | Visible in feed |
|---|---|---|
| Pin title | 100 | ~40 |
| Pin description | 500 | ~50 |
| Board title | 50 | — |
“Visible in feed” is roughly where the platform collapses the rest behind a “more” link. It is the practical limit for anything you need read.
Pinterest image and video sizes
| Placement | Dimensions | Ratio | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard pin | 1,000 × 1,500 | 2:3 | Image |
| Long pin | 1,000 × 2,100 | 10:21 | Image |
| Square pin | 1,000 × 1,000 | 1:1 | Image |
| Idea pin | 1,080 × 1,920 | 9:16 | Video |
Safe zones
Pinterest lays its own interface over vertical video — profile details at the top, captions and buttons at the bottom. Keep text and logos inside the safe area shown in the tool.
- Idea pin (1080 × 1920) Platform UI covers roughly the top 12% and bottom 20% — keep captions and logos inside the dashed box.
Limits for other networks
Limits are checked against public platform documentation and change occasionally — verify anything business-critical. Limits last reviewed .