Recommended upload
Recommended600×600 1:1
Strong practical upload. Pinterest still masks a circle and often displays smaller.
Use in toolPinterest · Image size
Pinterest Profile Picture Size
Pinterest shows your profile photo as a circle—often smaller than the file you upload. Export a sharp 600×600 square, keep the face inside the circle, then download in your browser.
Browser tool · nothing leaves your device
Crop your Pinterest profile picture
Output 600 × 600
- 1Upload or try the sample
- 2Drag so the subject stays in the mobile guide
- 3Download 1640×624 (or your selected size)
Click to upload
Upload a headshot—or try the sample—then drag so eyes and mouth stay inside the circle guide before you download.
Drop an image onto the canvas, click inside it, or try the sample
Size specs
Always start from a square. Display is often smaller than 600×600, but a sharp upload survives compression better. The circle removes the corners.
Publish
Export this for Pinterest upload.
| Asset | Pixels | Ratio | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended upload Recommended | 600×600 | 1:1 | Strong practical upload. Pinterest still masks a circle and often displays smaller. | Use in tool |
What Pinterest shows
Reference sizes and crops—not always separate upload files.
Common display (approx.)
280×280 1:1
Reference for how small the avatar can feel on profile and cards—not an excuse to ship a soft file.
Use in toolLarge square source
1000×1000 1:1
Useful when your camera file is already large—crop once, then downscale if needed.
Use in tool| Asset | Pixels | Ratio | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common display (approx.) | 280×280 | 1:1 | Reference for how small the avatar can feel on profile and cards—not an excuse to ship a soft file. | Use in tool |
| Large square source | 1000×1000 | 1:1 | Useful when your camera file is already large—crop once, then downscale if needed. | Use in tool |
Upload large, design for tiny
You upload a square, but Pinterest almost never shows the full square. Profile headers, Pin cards, comments, and suggestions draw a circle—often much smaller than 600 pixels. Anything in the four corners disappears.
That is why a logo in the bottom-right, or a second person on the edge of a group shot, vanishes after upload. The crop tool on this page draws a circular-safe guide so you can see the real framing before you publish.
Pixel size still matters for sharpness. A 600×600 upload usually survives compression better than a soft 150×150 file that gets scaled up. Start larger when your source allows it, then keep the face bold inside the circle.
Your profile photo sits next to boards and Pins—not on top of a wide cover like Facebook. Still treat it as a brand mark: high contrast, simple background, one clear subject that reads at comment size.
Good vs weak crop
Same circle mask—corners disappear; design for the tiny comment-size icon.
Reads as a tiny circle
- Face fills most of the circle
- Eyes near the center
- Simple background, high contrast
Loses the face
- Face stuck in a corner the circle cuts
- Group photo where you are a speck
- Busy pattern or text only on the rim
Before you upload
Tick these off against your crop preview—nothing is saved.
Related surfaces compared
Similar-looking slots often use different ratios—do not reuse one export for all of them.
Profile photo
600 × 600 upload · display often smaller
This page. Circle mask on profile, Pins, and many cards.
Standard Pin
1000 × 1500
Vertical Pin art—different file and ratio.
Board cover
800 × 450 typical
Wide board thumbnail—not an avatar crop.
| Surface | Typical size | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Profile photo | 600 × 600 upload · display often smaller | This page. Circle mask on profile, Pins, and many cards. |
| Standard Pin | 1000 × 1500 | Vertical Pin art—different file and ratio. |
| Board cover | 800 × 450 typical | Wide board thumbnail—not an avatar crop. |
Where Pinterest shows your profile photo
The same file appears large on your profile and tiny beside Pins, boards, and suggestions. A crop that only works when the circle is large will fail when the icon is small.
Design for the tiny version first. If someone can still recognize your face (or brand mark) at card size, larger placements will look fine.
- Profile header uses a larger circle.
- Pins and boards show a smaller circle near your name.
- Suggestions and search may crop even tighter—keep the face bold.
- Business accounts: test logos at small size before shipping.
Composition tips for a circular avatar
Center the face slightly above the geometric middle so eyes read clearly. Leave a little room under the chin; circles feel tighter than squares.
Avoid placing another person, a badge, or a date stamp only in a corner. If it is not inside the guide, assume it is gone.
- Prefer a single subject looking toward the camera.
- Use soft, even light—harsh shadows worsen after compression.
- Skip heavy borders; the circle is already a frame.
- For brands, a simplified icon often beats a full wordmark.
File requirements
Use JPG for photographs and PNG for flat logos. Prefer sRGB so colors do not shift after Pinterest re-encodes the file.
A clean 600×600 JPG often looks sharper than a noisy oversized upload that gets crushed.
- Recommended upload
- 600 × 600 px square
- Display
- Often smaller than upload—design for tiny
- Shape
- Circle mask (corners cropped)
- Formats
- JPG or PNG (sRGB)
- Color
- sRGB
- Avoid
- Soft files under ~200 px that look blurry on retina
Common mistakes
- Uploading a tall Pin and hoping Pinterest finds the face.
- Placing the face near a corner so the circle cuts an eye.
- Using a group photo where your head is a small detail.
- Adding text badges in corners that disappear on mobile.
- Shipping a stretched board-cover crop as the avatar.
- Re-uploading the same soft file instead of re-exporting from a sharp source.
How to use the crop tool on this page
Upload a headshot, choose Recommended upload (600×600), then drag until the face sits inside the circular guide. Zoom if you need a tighter headshot. Download when both the large preview and an imagined small card icon still look clear.
- Nothing leaves your device—processing stays in the browser.
- Use Common display (~280) only as a size check, not as your final soft export.
- After small drags, pause and re-check the circle.
- When you are done, keep Pins and board covers as separate exports.
After you download
From this download to a live upload in a few minutes.
- 1
Download the square JPG from the tool (prefer 600×600).
- 2
On Pinterest, open your profile → edit profile picture.
- 3
Upload the file and confirm the circle preview still frames the face.
- 4
If Pinterest offers a zoom/position step, keep eyes centered.
- 5
Check once on your phone where the avatar is small next to a Pin or board.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Pinterest profile picture in 2026?
Upload a square—600×600 is a strong practical target. Pinterest displays it as a circle and often smaller than the file you uploaded.
Does Pinterest crop profile pictures into a circle?
Yes. Keep eyes and mouth centered so ears and chin are not cut by the circular mask. Corners of the square are usually invisible.
Why upload 600×600 if display is smaller?
Larger sharp squares survive compression and retina screens better. Use the smaller display size as a readability check, not as your only export.
Can I use a rectangular photo?
Pinterest will crop toward a square and then a circle. Start from a square in this tool so you control what stays before you upload.
What file type is best?
JPG for photographs and PNG for logos or flat graphics. Export sRGB and keep the file reasonably light.
Why does my logo look cut off?
The circle removes corners. Redesign the mark to fit inside a circular safe area, or use a simplified icon in the center.
Can I reuse my Pin as a profile photo?
Reuse the photo, not the 2:3 export. Re-crop to a centered square so the circle still shows a clear face or mark.