What the checker measures
Each check passes, warns or fails against the thresholds below, and its points feed the Pin Health Score.
| Check | Passes when | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | The image is 2:3, such as 1000 x 1500 | 25 |
| Resolution | At least 1000 x 1500 pixels. 700 x 1050 or more gets a warning | 25 |
| Orientation | The image is taller than it is wide | 20 |
| Brightness | The average brightness is neither very dark nor washed out | 15 |
| File size | 10 MB or less | 10 |
| Format | JPG or PNG. WebP is accepted and loses no points | 5 |
The score covers what can be measured from the file. It cannot judge your headline, photo or design, so treat it as a technical check rather than a prediction of how the pin will perform.
How to check your Pinterest pin size
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Step 1
Upload your pin image
Drag in or select the JPG, PNG or WebP pin you want to check. Files can be up to 10 MB.
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Step 2
Read your Pin Health Score
You get a score out of 100. 85 or more is a great pin, 60 to 84 is a good pin, and anything lower needs work.
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Step 3
Go through each check
Six checks are listed with a pass, warning or fail: aspect ratio, resolution, orientation, brightness, file size and format.
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Step 4
Fix and check again
Apply the suggested fix under each warning, then upload the new version to confirm the score improved.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check my Pinterest pin size?
Upload your pin above. The checker reads the image's real dimensions and tells you whether it matches the 2:3 ratio and the recommended 1000 x 1500 pixel size, then flags any file size or format problems. No account is needed.
What is the ideal Pinterest pin size and ratio?
Pinterest recommends a 2:3 aspect ratio, and 1000 x 1500 pixels is the standard pin size. Other 2:3 sizes such as 1200 x 1800 work the same way. Pins much taller than 1:2 can be cut off in the feed, and landscape images take up very little space.
What makes a good Pinterest pin image?
A good pin image is vertical, 2:3, at least 1000 x 1500 pixels, neither very dark nor washed out, and carries a clear text headline. This checker scores the measurable parts, which are shape, resolution, orientation, brightness, file size and format, and tells you what to fix.
Why is my pin blurry on Pinterest?
A blurry pin is usually too small. An image under 1000 x 1500 pixels gets stretched on high-resolution screens and looks soft. Export the design again at 1000 x 1500 or larger in a 2:3 ratio, and save it as a JPG or PNG.
Does Pinterest reject the wrong image size?
No. Pinterest accepts images in many sizes and shapes, but an off-size image can be cropped in the feed or shown smaller than the pins around it. Matching the 2:3 ratio and recommended resolution means the pin displays the way you designed it.
How is the Pin Health Score calculated?
The score adds up six weighted checks: aspect ratio and resolution count for 25 points each, orientation for 20, brightness for 15, file size for 10 and format for 5. A pass earns the full points, a warning earns half and a fail earns none.
How many pins can I check?
You can check 15 pin images every 24 hours without an account. The tool accepts JPG, PNG and WebP files up to 10 MB each.
Last updated by the Made to Spark team.
