Connect your Pinterest account to schedule pins and grow your visual content presence.
Connecting Your Account
- Go to the Platforms page from the sidebar
- Click Connect on the Pinterest card
- A popup will open - log in to Pinterest
- Authorize PostRite to access your account
- The popup will close and your account will appear in the list
Business Account Recommended
For full analytics and additional features, we recommend using a Pinterest Business account.
Supported Features
- Create and schedule pins
- Upload images
- Add titles and descriptions
- Link to destination URLs
- Post to specific boards
- Video pins
Pin Specifications
| Field | Limit |
|---|---|
| Title | 100 characters |
| Description | 500 characters |
| Link URL | 2,048 characters |
Image Requirements
- Formats: JPEG, PNG
- Recommended aspect ratio: 2:3 (1000 x 1500 px)
- Minimum width: 600 px
- Maximum file size: 20 MB
Optimal Pin Sizes
| Type | Aspect Ratio | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Pin | 2:3 | 1000 x 1500 px |
| Square Pin | 1:1 | 1000 x 1000 px |
| Long Pin | 1:2.1 | 1000 x 2100 px |
Video Pins
- Formats: MP4, MOV
- Aspect ratio: 2:3 or 9:16 recommended
- Duration: 4 seconds - 15 minutes
- Maximum file size: 2 GB
Best Practices
- Vertical images: 2:3 ratio pins perform best
- Text overlay: Add text to images to explain what the pin is about
- Keywords: Use relevant keywords in title and description
- Destination links: Always link to relevant content
- Consistent pinning: Regular activity improves reach
- Rich pins: Enable rich pins for more engagement
Troubleshooting
Can't see my boards
- Try disconnecting and reconnecting your account
- Ensure boards are not archived
- Check if boards are secret (secret boards can't be posted to via API)
Pin fails to publish
- Check image meets minimum requirements
- Ensure description doesn't exceed 500 characters
- Verify destination URL is valid
- Token may have expired - reconnect your account
Images look cropped
Pinterest may crop images in feeds. Use 2:3 aspect ratio for best results and place important elements in the center.