Pinterest Publishing Checklist
Quick Answer
Before publishing on Pinterest, check the creative size, title, description, board, destination link, and mobile readability. A Pin should be visually clear, topic-focused, and saved to a relevant board.
Quick Reference
- Platform: Pinterest
- Category: Social Media
- Topic: Publishing checklist
- Image starting point: 2:3 vertical, 1000 × 1500 px
- Video starting point: 9:16 vertical, 1080 × 1920 px for full-bleed videos
- Title limit: 100 characters maximum
- Description limit: 800 characters maximum for Pins
- Topic tags: Use relevant topic tags when available
- Last checked: July 2026
Publish Action
Review your Pinterest Pin before publishing with a simple Publish checklist.
Publish tools will be connected in a later phase.
Important Notes
- Pinterest content should be prepared for mobile discovery.
- The board matters because it gives more context to the Pin.
- The destination link should match the content promised by the Pin.
- Platform requirements may differ between organic Pins and ad products.
Best Practices
- Use a clear vertical image or video.
- Add a specific title with the main idea early.
- Write a description that explains the value of the Pin.
- Save the Pin to a relevant, focused board.
- Add a link when the Pin is meant to drive traffic.
- Keep text overlays readable on mobile.
Common Mistakes
- Publishing without checking mobile readability.
- Saving Pins to unrelated boards.
- Using a vague title and empty description.
- Using a destination link that does not match the Pin.
- Reusing the same creative from another platform without adapting the format.
Publish Action
Use Dokuntag Publish to open the Pinterest checklist and review size, title, description, board, and link readiness before publishing.
Related Searches
- Pinterest pin size
- Pinterest video pin size
- Pinterest title limit
- Pinterest description and hashtag rules
Resources
- Downloadable Pinterest checklist will be added in a later resources pack.
Official Source Note
Official sources checked: Pinterest Help Pin specs and Pinterest Create content guidance.
Update Note
Last checked: July 2026. Platform requirements may change. Always review your final content before publishing.