Make Matching Pinterest Board Covers
Board covers are shown as a square crop, so a tall pin often loses its title when used as a cover. This maker creates a 1000 by 1000 image with a bold title over your photo, designed so the board name stays readable in that small square. Square covers also tend to look neater next to each other on a profile.
Click a photo to drag it · drag a corner or scroll to zoom · click an empty slot to add one
How to use the pinterest board cover maker
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Pick a square size and a photo
Choose 1000 by 1000 in the size options. Select a photo that represents the board, such as your best dinner shot for a dinner board. Drag it in or paste it. Subjects near the center survive the square crop best.
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Type the board name
Use one to three short words, in two lines at most. Board covers are viewed at a small size, so the shorter the title, the larger and more legible it will be. Choose a bold font and a title color that contrasts strongly with the overlay.
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Repeat with the same style
Download the cover, then change the photo and title for the next board. Your font, colors and site name carry over. Upload each file as the board's cover in Pinterest, choosing the crop area that keeps the words visible. This keeps your covers matching.
What you get
Make one for each board using the same font, colors and site name, and your profile gets a tidy, recognizable row of covers. Photos are processed locally in your browser and never uploaded. No sign-up is needed, no watermark is added, and you can save the brand kit to reuse the look next time. It is a small touch that makes a profile look organized and intentional.
Designed for the square crop
The canvas is square from the start, so what you see in the preview is what the board cover shows. There is no surprise cropping that clips the first or last letters of the board name, and the title stays comfortably inside the safe area. That makes it simple to judge the cover before you download it. Test the title in the preview and shorten it if the edge feels tight.
One style across all boards
A consistent set of covers makes your profile feel organized. Save the font, colors and site name in your brand kit and use Duplicate and remix to swap the photo and the title. You can build a whole profile row in one sitting. It is also the quickest way to refresh the whole set when you rebrand or add seasonal boards.
Readable at thumbnail size
Board names appear small, sometimes beside many others. Bold uppercase text, auto-sizing and a darker gradient keep the title readable. Use one or two short lines and avoid detailed photos, since busy images will compete with the text at small sizes. Simple, high-contrast covers are easier to scan than busy ones. Choose a close-up of one clear subject, such as a single dish or room corner, rather than a wide scene.
Local and watermark-free
Everything is created in your browser, without uploading photos or creating an account. The downloaded PNG has no watermark, only the site name you enter. You can leave the name out of the covers' look by using your brand kit's colors alone if you prefer. Your colors, font and site name are saved locally for your next session. Reuse the same files whenever you update boards.
Great for
- Category boards for a blog or shop
- Seasonal boards such as Holiday Gifts or Spring Recipes
- Client-specific boards a manager keeps organized
- Collections of printables or product lines
- Personal boards that need a tidy visual identity
Pinterest Board Cover Maker FAQs
What size is a Pinterest board cover?
Pinterest displays covers as a square crop of the image you choose. This tool exports 1000 by 1000 pixels, which fits that shape. When you set the cover on Pinterest, you can pick the crop area and keep the title inside it.
Do I upload the cover directly as a board cover?
You first need the image on Pinterest, usually as a pin saved to that board. Then you choose it as the cover in the board settings. This tool only creates the image and cannot change your account. Check the crop after you upload it.
How long should the board name on the cover be?
Keep it to one to three short words. Longer names must shrink to fit, which makes them harder to read at the small size covers are shown. Use the full name in the board settings and a shortened version on the image.
Can I make covers without photos?
You need at least one image to start. A plain-color image or a texture works fine as a background if you want a minimal, text-only look. Choose a title color with strong contrast against it. Add a plain image first, then type your title.
Is this pin maker really free with no watermark?
Yes. Every layout, size and export is free, with no sign-up and no watermark on the PNG. The only branding on your pin is the site name you type in.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. Photos are processed inside your browser tab and never sent to a server. Closing the tab discards them.
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