Resize Video for Pinterest (2:3 1000x1500)

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Resizing for Pinterest in detail

Pinterest Idea Pins (now often called simply "pins" after product consolidation) can be up to 60 seconds long per segment, with multiple segments allowed per pin. Standard video pins can run up to 15 minutes, though engagement drops sharply after the first 60 seconds on most topics. The 2:3 frame with strong title text in the top 300 pixels, a clear visual hero in the middle, and tags or CTA in the bottom 300 pixels is the format that drives the most saves.

This tool resizes any source into the 1000x1500 2:3 frame. Letterbox mode preserves the entire original with decorative bars top and bottom. Crop mode fills the frame by trimming. The final MP4 uses H.264 video and AAC audio, exactly the combination Pinterest transcodes cleanest.

Pinterest video specifications

Setting	Value	Notes
Native aspect ratio	2:3 portrait	Fills the Pinterest grid without cropping.
Recommended resolution	1000 x 1500	Idea Pin standard.
Alternate ratios	1:1, 9:16	Accepted but grid preview shrinks.
Standard video pin duration	Up to 15 minutes	Longer than most social platforms.
Idea Pin segment cap	60 seconds per segment	Multiple segments chain into one pin.
Maximum file size	2 GB	Generous; rarely hit in practice.
Codec	H.264 MP4 with AAC	Preferred for fast upload and transcoding.

When to use this preset

Recipe pins

Overhead cooking shots cropped to 1000x1500 with a bold dish name card in the top 300 pixels and hashtags in the bottom band.

DIY and craft tutorials

Segmented Idea Pins in 2:3 portrait with step-by-step narration across multiple 60 second slides.

Interior design reveals

Before-and-after room shots letterboxed at 2:3 with branded bars above and below the main footage.

Fashion lookbooks

Square or 9:16 source letterboxed into 1000x1500 so the full-body silhouette sits in the center of the vertical grid card.

Product showcases

Rotating product hero animations at 1000x1500 that stand out in the dense Pinterest search grid.

Frequently asked questions

What size should a Pinterest video be?

Pinterest recommends 1000x1500 pixels in a 2:3 portrait aspect ratio. That is the only ratio that fills the Pinterest grid without shrinking. Uploads at 1:1 or 9:16 work but display smaller in the feed, which hurts the initial click-through rate.

What is an Idea Pin?

Idea Pins are multi-segment pins, similar to Stories on other platforms but permanent rather than ephemeral. Each segment can be up to 60 seconds of video, and a pin can have multiple segments. Pinterest has been consolidating pin formats; current creator tools often call these simply "pins" or "video pins" with a multi-page option.

How long can a Pinterest video be?

Standard video pins can run up to 15 minutes, which is longer than most social platforms allow. Idea Pin segments cap at 60 seconds each, and a pin can chain multiple segments. For tutorials and recipes, 4 to 6 segments is a typical length.

What aspect ratio for Pinterest video?

2:3 portrait is native. That means 1000x1500 pixels, or any proportional scale-up like 2000x3000. Square 1:1 and vertical 9:16 uploads also work, but the grid displays them smaller than 2:3 pins, which reduces their visibility in search and home feed.

Does Pinterest accept horizontal video?

Horizontal 16:9 uploads are accepted but perform poorly because they display in a letterboxed preview card that occupies about half the space of a 2:3 vertical pin. Pinterest's algorithm also surfaces portrait content more frequently. Resizing horizontal source to 2:3 is almost always the right call.

What format does Pinterest use for video?

MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio is preferred. MOV files also work on upload. Other containers like MKV or AVI are not accepted. This tool outputs H.264 MP4 by default for the Pinterest preset.

Can I schedule Pinterest video pins?

Yes, through Pinterest's native scheduler or third-party tools like Tailwind and Later. Scheduled videos accept the same formats as manual uploads. Production tip: create a batch of 2:3 1000x1500 pins in one export session, then schedule them across a week for consistent presence.

100% Private: Your Video Never Leaves Your Device

Resizing runs locally in your browser using FFmpeg compiled to WebAssembly. Your video file is read from disk into browser memory, processed there, and the result is saved back to your device. No network request is made during encoding, no data is transmitted, and no server ever sees your footage.

Resize Video for Pinterest