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Pinterest Ad Specs & Pin Sizes (2026): Free Checker

BizSidekick Team
BizSidekick TeamJul 22, 2026
Free creative checker

Pinterest Ad Spec Validator

Check image, video, and carousel creative against Pinterest’s most common paid formats.

Official source ↗
Creative type

Current asset

1000×1500

2:3

3 of 4 placements ready

Results update as you edit the creative.

Standard image ad

Ready

The recommended 2:3 Pin format that preserves feed visibility.

2:3≥ 1000×1500≤ 20 MB

Standard width video ad

Needs changes

Square or vertical video that fits within the standard Pin column.

1:1 / 2:3 / 4:5 / 9:16≤ 2,048 MB
  • Standard width video ad does not use image creative.

Carousel ad card

Ready

Every non-catalog carousel card should use the same square or vertical ratio.

1:1 / 2:3≥ 1000×1000≤ 20 MB

Collection hero

Ready

The lead image or video displayed above secondary product creative.

1:1 / 2:3≤ 10 MB

Reviewed against Pinterest Business Help in July 2026. Platform rules and account eligibility can change.

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Quick answer

Pinterest rewards tall creative, but each paid format handles aspect ratio and file size differently. Use the checker to avoid feed cropping and keep carousel cards consistent.

Recommended creative kit

A 1000×1500 image is the safest starting point for standard Pins; keep square and vertical variants for carousel and video campaigns.


Pinterest Ads ad sizes and formats

The requirements below power the checker above. A result marked Ready means the file matches the dimensions, ratio, duration, format, and file-size rules represented in this guide.

Standard image ad

The recommended 2:3 Pin format that preserves feed visibility.

image
2:3≥ 1000×1500≤ 20 MBjpg / jpeg / png

Standard width video ad

Square or vertical video that fits within the standard Pin column.

video
1:1 / 2:3 / 4:5 / 9:16≥ 4s · ≤ 15 min≤ 2,048 MBmp4 / mov / m4v

Carousel ad card

Every non-catalog carousel card should use the same square or vertical ratio.

image
1:1 / 2:3≥ 1000×1000≤ 20 MBjpg / jpeg / png

Collection hero

The lead image or video displayed above secondary product creative.

image + video
1:1 / 2:3≤ 10 MB≥ 4s · ≤ 15 min≤ 2,048 MBjpg / jpeg / png / mp4 / mov / m4v

How to use the checker

  1. Choose the closest preset, or enter the exported file’s width and height.
  2. Select image or video, then add its format, file size, and duration.
  3. Review each placement. Ready assets can move to campaign setup; flagged assets need the listed change.
  4. Copy the results into a creative brief so designers know which variants are still missing.

The checker evaluates the file, not the message inside it. Keep logos, captions, and calls to action away from interface overlays, and preview the final ad inside the platform before publishing.

Common upload errors to avoid

  • Right shape, low resolution: an aspect ratio can match while the pixel dimensions remain too small.
  • One crop for every placement: horizontal, square, portrait, and full-screen inventory need different compositions.
  • Duration checked too late: decide the destination before editing the final cut.
  • Compressed with the wrong format: export in a format accepted by the exact placement, then check the resulting file size.
  • Safe zones ignored: interface elements can cover text even when the upload itself passes validation.

Frequently asked questions

What ad sizes should I prepare for Pinterest Ads?

A 1000×1500 image is the safest starting point for standard Pins; keep square and vertical variants for carousel and video campaigns.

Does passing this Pinterest Ads checker guarantee ad approval?

No. The checker covers the creative file rules listed here, but Pinterest Ads can still review your landing page, claims, targeting, account, and policy compliance before an ad runs.

How current are these Pinterest Ads ad specs?

BizSidekick reviewed these specifications against Pinterest Business Help in July 2026. Ad platforms can change requirements, so confirm unusual formats in the linked official documentation before launch.

Source reviewed in July 2026: Pinterest Business Help. Always confirm account-specific or newly released formats before launch.

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