Pinterest for Amazon Affiliates

Pinterest pins for the Amazon products you recommend

Pinterest template pin example: Best Travel Gadgets

Pinterest template pin example: 8 Gift Ideas for Her

Pinterest template pin example: Must-Have Kitchen Tools

Pinterest template pin example: Cozy Fall Candles

Made to Spark turns the Amazon products you recommend into Pinterest pins and schedules them to your boards. Start from a product link or photos you're allowed to use. Made to Spark designs the pin and writes the title, description and alt text. You choose the destination and the disclosure, so the link stays within your Amazon program's rules.

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No credit card required to create your account. Plans start at $12 a month.

By Paul, founder of Made to Spark · Last updated Sep 16, 2026

How do Amazon affiliates make Pinterest pins?

Start from an Amazon product link or photos you are allowed to use. Made to Spark designs the pin and writes the title, description and alt text. You choose where the pin links and add your disclosure, so each pin stays within your Amazon program's rules. Then publish or schedule it to Pinterest.

Pin link: You choose it: your own review page or a link your program allows
Disclosure: Yours to add. Check your affiliate program's rules before pinning
Pin size: 1000×1500 px, the 2:3 vertical ratio Pinterest recommends
Publishing: Publish now or schedule to your boards through the official Pinterest API

Pin examples for Amazon products

Real pins made with Made to Spark. Tap any pin to see it up close.

From a product link

AI pins

Start from a product link. Each pin gets a new product scene and a headline based on the product details.

More pin examples

Cozy Shearling for Every Step
Folding Waterproof Chair for Sun
Cozy Sherpa Fleece Jacket
Vintage Love Frogs for Home

From your photos

Template pins

Your own photos, title and brand colors in ready-made layouts. Template pins don't use AI credits.

Made with this brand's color (#7C2D12). Your pins use your own.

See all templates

Best Travel Gadgets
Must-Have Kitchen Tools
8 Gift Ideas for Her
Cozy Fall Candles

Make pins like these for the products you recommend

Add a product link or your photos. You get finished pins with the copy written. Add your disclosure, then publish or schedule.

Create your account

No credit card required to create your account.

The short version

Amazon affiliate links on Pinterest, in brief

Pinterest permits affiliate links, but Amazon's rules still decide where an Associates link may appear. Amazon.com currently does not list Pinterest among the social networks accepted for Associates applications. Use your own or properly licensed images, disclose clearly, and check your program's current terms before publishing.

How it works

Add the product

Paste a product link or upload up to four images you own or are licensed to use. Don't download Amazon listing images unless your license allows it.

Brand your pin

Add a clear title and your brand or website name so people know who made the pin.

Pick a layout

Choose a template or an AI design. Pins export at 1000×1500 pixels, the vertical 2:3 size Pinterest recommends.

Publish through an approved path

Add a clear disclosure and use a destination your Amazon program allows, such as an eligible Amazon Storefront connection or your declared website.

What to know before you publish

Use an approved destination

Pinterest allows affiliate content, but your Amazon program decides where its Special Links may appear. Check that the destination is declared and allowed.

People use Pinterest to shop

Pinterest reports that 85% of weekly US Pinners have purchased based on Pins from brands. That is useful context, not a promise of clicks or commissions.

Understand the 24-hour window

For Amazon.com Associates, qualifying items generally need to be added to the cart within 24 hours. Attribution rules and exclusions still apply.

Round-ups need original content

Gift guides can live on your declared website with useful, original recommendations. A Pinterest pin can then link to that guide.

Several pins per product

Test different images, headlines and layouts, then check Pinterest analytics to see what people save and click. Create them in bulk.

No watermark

Pins download clean, at full size, ready to upload or schedule.

The rules: Pinterest + Amazon Associates

Pinterest and Amazon have separate rules. Meeting Pinterest's rules does not automatically make a link compliant with Amazon Associates.

1. Always disclose

The FTC and Amazon both require it. Add “#ad” or “As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases” to your pin description.

2. Don't hide the destination

Amazon permits approved short links generated by tools such as SiteStripe. Don't cloak the link or make it unclear that it leads to Amazon.

3. Check whether your channel is eligible

Amazon.com currently accepts Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch social pages for Associates applications — not Pinterest. Rules can differ by country and program.

4. Use images you're allowed to use

Amazon product images are licensed Program Content with strict usage rules. Use your own photos, properly licensed images, or content supplied through an approved Amazon tool.

This is general guidance, not legal advice. Always review Pinterest's Community Guidelines and the current Amazon Associates Operating Agreement.

Amazon product categories that fit Pinterest

Visual categories such as home, beauty, fashion, crafts, and gifts suit Pinterest well. Results depend on your audience, creative, products, season, and commission rates.

Niche	Pinterest fit	Affiliate angle
Home & Kitchen	Excellent	"Cozy living room finds", organization round-ups, kitchen gadget guides
Beauty & Personal Care	Excellent	"Best products for [skin type]", routine round-ups, before/after
Clothing & Fashion	Excellent	Outfit round-ups, seasonal lookbooks, "Amazon fashion finds"
Baby & Kids	Very good	Registry must-haves, nursery round-ups, gift guides
Gifts & Seasonal	Very good	"Gifts for [person]", holiday guides published well ahead of the season
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies	Good	Supply round-ups, "everything you need to start [hobby]"
Electronics & Gadgets	Moderate	Desk setup ideas, "best gadgets for [use case]", gift guides
Industrial & B2B	Low	Usually a weaker visual fit than consumer and lifestyle products

A compliant way to use round-ups

Publish a useful guide with original recommendations on a website declared in your Associates account. Link the Pinterest pin to that guide, then use compliant Amazon Special Links inside the article.

5 Pinterest strategies for Amazon affiliates

1. Build niche-specific boards

A focused board such as “Small Kitchen Organization” gives people clearer context than a broad board such as “My Favorites.”

2. Use Pinterest keywords, not Amazon keywords

Use phrases that describe the idea or use case, such as “cozy fall bedroom ideas,” rather than copying a product title full of specifications.

3. Publish seasonal content early

Pinterest users often plan ahead. Publish holiday and gift content before demand peaks so people have time to find and save it.

4. Make the promise clear

Use a specific title on the pin, such as “15 Kitchen Finds Under $25,” that accurately describes the page it links to.

5. Use a compliant destination

Link to your declared website or use an eligible Amazon Storefront connection. Don't assume that Pinterest's affiliate policy overrides Amazon's rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I post Amazon affiliate links directly on Pinterest?

Pinterest allows affiliate links, but Amazon.com Associates currently does not list Pinterest among the social networks accepted for an Associates application. A Pinterest link must still comply with your Amazon program and appear on a Site declared in your account. If eligible, Pinterest also supports an official Amazon Storefront connection through the Amazon Influencer Program.

Do I need a blog or website?

Pinterest does not require a website, but Amazon.com Associates requires an eligible website, app, or accepted social network page. Pinterest is not currently included in Amazon.com's accepted social-network list. Check the rules for your country and program before publishing affiliate links.

How does the Amazon affiliate cookie window work?

For Amazon.com Associates, qualifying items must generally be added to the customer's cart within 24 hours after arrival through your Special Link. The window can close earlier if the customer orders or follows another Associate's link. Program exclusions and attribution rules still apply.

Do I have to disclose affiliate links on Pinterest?

Yes. Both the FTC and Amazon's Associates Operating Agreement require a clear disclosure. Add something like “#ad” or “As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases” to your pin description so it's obvious the link is paid.

Which Amazon product categories fit Pinterest?

Visual categories such as home, beauty, fashion, baby, crafts, and gifts are a natural fit for Pinterest content. Actual clicks and commissions depend on the audience, creative, product, season, and commission rate.

Can I use a link shortener for Amazon affiliate links?

Amazon allows approved short links generated by tools such as SiteStripe. Do not cloak a link or make it unclear that the destination is Amazon.

Do I need an account to make an affiliate pin?

You can make a single pin with the affiliate pin generator without an account. Create an account to make AI pins and template pins in batches, write pin titles and descriptions, and publish or schedule to Pinterest. Pins have no watermark.

How many pins should I make per Amazon product?

There is no required number. Test a few genuinely different designs and use Pinterest analytics to see what your audience saves and clicks.

How much does Made to Spark cost for Amazon affiliates?

Plans start at $12 a month, or about $9 a month billed yearly. Every plan includes pin creation, pin copy and Pinterest scheduling. Larger plans add more AI credits, more pins per day and bulk pin creation.