Free Pinterest pin maker

How to make a Pinterest pin, step by step

Start with the photograph. It does not have to be a studio shot — a phone snap, a screenshot or a product photo all work, because the template does the design. Drop it into the editor above and the preview updates immediately.

Then choose a layout. The default is a white card with an accent bar, which is the shape that performs most reliably across niches, but there are dozens more: bottom panels, side splits, magazine covers, plain scrims. Pressing “Surprise me” is a faster way to see the range than browsing all of them.

Write the title last, once you can see it on the artwork. Keep it to one idea, make it specific, and read it at thumbnail size before you commit — if you cannot read it small, neither can anyone scrolling.

Then download. The export is 1000×1500 by default, full resolution and unmarked, ready to upload straight to Pinterest.

What size is a Pinterest pin?

A 2:3 aspect ratio, and 1000×1500 pixels is the standard. It is tall enough to command the feed and short enough that Pinterest will not crop it, which is what happens to longer infographic-style pins on most screens.

Other sizes are available in the canvas picker if you need them — square for a different platform, or a longer format for a step-by-step graphic — but if you are not sure, 1000×1500 is the answer.

Design rules that matter more than the template

Contrast beats decoration. Text sitting directly on a busy photo is the single most common reason a pin is unreadable, which is why most of these templates put the headline on a panel, a card or a scrim rather than on the image itself.

One idea per pin. A pin promising five things communicates none of them at the size people actually see it.

Consistency compounds. Using the same two or three templates and one palette across everything you publish makes an account look like an account rather than a series of unrelated experiments — and it is much faster than designing each pin fresh.

Pinterest’s Pin Builder or this pin maker?

This page is not Pinterest. It is a free maker that designs the picture: a template, your title set on the photo, the colours, a badge or sticker, and a 1000×1500 image saved to your device. You need no Pinterest account to make it.

Pinterest’s own tool is where the pin goes live. Once you log in it is Create at the top-left, where you upload the image and add its title, description, link and board. Its pencil icon edits the picture too: in Pinterest’s words, you can add text, change the aspect ratio and more.

So the two work together: design the pin here, download it, then upload it to Pinterest with the steps below.

How to post your pin on Pinterest: Pinterest’s own steps

Download the pin, then Pinterest’s help article Create a Pin from an image or video takes it from there: You can create your own Pins by uploading images or videos from your computer, tablet or mobile device.

On a computer

1. Log in to your Pinterest account.
2. Click Create at the top-left of your screen.
   • If you have a business account, select the hamburger icon. Under Create, select Create Pin.
3. Click the arrow-circle-up icon to select an image from your computer (or drag and drop into the upload window).
   • You can select up to 10 images. Each image will create a new Pin.
4. Add some information about your Pin:
   • Title: Enter a title for your Pin.
   • Description: Write a description of your Pin.
   • Link: If you have one, add a link to give people on Pinterest a place to learn more.
   • Board: If you’d like to add your Pin to a board, choose one from the drop-down menu or click Create board to create a new one.
   • Tag related topics: You can add up to 10 related topics to help people searching for similar ideas find your Pin.
   • Publish later: If you have a business account, you’ll see the option to Publish at a later date (you can schedule up to 30 days in advance).
   • Mark as AI-Modified: Use the toggles to indicate if the content was made completely or partly with AI or includes an AI-generated person.
   • Advanced settings: Select More options to turn comments and shopping recommendations on or off.
5. Click the pencil icon at the top-right corner of your image or video to edit your content (you can add text, change the aspect ratio and more).
6. Click Done to finish editing.
7. Click Publish.

In the Pinterest app (Android, iPhone and iPad)

1. Log in to your Pinterest account on the Pinterest app.
2. Tap the add icon at the bottom of the screen.
3. Tap Pin.
4. Select an image from your device (you may need to grant the Pinterest app permissions).
5. Tap Next.
6. Add some information about your Pin:
   • Title: Enter a title for your Pin.
   • Link: If you have one, add a link to give people on Pinterest a place to learn more.
   • Tag products: You can tag products already on Pinterest or you can link directly to a product page or retail site.
   • Description: Write a description of your Pin (you can also include hashtags).
   • Board: If you’d like to add your Pin to a board, choose one from the drop-down menu or click Create board to create a new one.
   • Tag related topics: You can tag up to 10 related topics to help people searching for similar ideas find your Pin.
   • Publish later: If you have a business account, you’ll see the option to Publish at a later date (you can schedule up to 30 days in advance).
   • Advanced settings: Select More options to turn comments and shopping recommendations on or off.
7. Click the pencil icon at the top-right corner of your image to edit your content (this is optional).
8. Tap Create.

Pinterest’s API takes a Pin title of up to 100 characters; the Pin Title Checker checks yours against it before you post. Every step above is Pinterest’s own, word for word, checked 12 October 2026.

Common questions

How do I make a Pinterest pin?

Upload a photo, pick a template, type your title, and download the image. Everything happens in this page — choose a layout, change the colour palette, move or restyle the headline, crop the photo, add a badge or sticker, then press Download. The file is a finished 2:3 image you can upload to Pinterest as-is.

How do I create a Pin on Pinterest once it is designed?

Pinterest’s own steps, from its help article “Create a Pin from an image or video”: on a computer, log in, click Create at the top-left (on a business account, the hamburger icon, then Create Pin), upload the image with the arrow-circle-up icon, add a title, description, link and board, and click Publish. In the Pinterest app, tap the add icon at the bottom of the screen, tap Pin, choose the image, tap Next, add the same details and tap Create.

What size should a Pinterest pin be?

Pinterest recommends a 2:3 aspect ratio, and 1000×1500 pixels is the size to use. That is what this tool exports by default. Taller pins get cropped in the feed and square ones take up less room, so 2:3 is the shape that shows the most of your design for the least effort.

Is this pin maker really free?

Yes. The templates, the palettes, the editor and the download are all free and unlimited, and the image you download carries no watermark. Nothing here asks for a card.

Do I need an account to use it?

No. This page needs no sign-up and no login — open it and start. An account is only needed for the things that read Pinterest data, such as starting from a pin that is already ranking for a keyword.

Does my photo get uploaded anywhere?

No. The pin is drawn in your browser on this page and saved straight to your device. Your photo is never sent to a server.

What makes a Pinterest pin actually get clicks?

Legibility first: a headline large enough to read at thumbnail size, strong contrast between the text and whatever sits behind it, and one idea per pin rather than three. After that it is relevance — a pin that matches what somebody searched for beats a prettier pin that does not.

Once the pin is made

A good-looking pin still needs a topic people are searching for. PinPinterest measures what is actually earning saves on Pinterest right now — so you can see what a keyword is worth before you design for it, read the complete pin design guide, or check the nine mistakes that kill clicks. New to it entirely? Start with how to create your first pin.