Compress Image for Pinterest

Shrink pin images and blog graphics without visible quality loss, one at a time or a whole batch.

Larger images are scaled down. 0 keeps the original width.

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80 to 85 is usually indistinguishable from the original at pin size.

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Add images to see how much smaller they get.

    How to use the Pin Image Compressor

    1. 1

      Add your images

      Drop in one image or many, or paste a screenshot. Compression starts right away with the current settings.

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      Pick format, width and quality

      Use JPG for the widest support or WebP for smaller files. A max width of 1000 px suits standard pins. Move the quality slider and the sizes update after a short pause.

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      Download

      Download each file on its own or all of them as a ZIP. If a file comes out larger than the original, the list tells you to keep the original.

    Pin designs exported from editors are often several megabytes, far more than a 1000 pixel wide image needs. Large files upload slowly, take longer to load on the blog post the pin links to, and fill up your storage. This compressor scales images to a sensible width and re-saves them as JPG or WebP at a quality you choose, then shows exactly how much smaller each file got.

    It runs entirely in your browser, so you can compress private images and client work without uploading anything. Your settings are remembered on this device for the next batch.

    Good settings for pin images

    Pinterest recommends a 2:3 image such as 1000 × 1500 pixels, so a max width of 1000 px is enough for standard pins. Go up to 1080 px for 9:16 long pins. Quality between 80 and 85 keeps text and edges clean for most photos. Drop to 70 for large background photos and stay at 90 or above for pins with small text on flat color.

    JPG has no transparency, so transparent areas are filled with the background color you choose. If you need a different format or want to keep transparency, use the image format converter.

    Why smaller files matter

    The biggest benefit is on your own website. Pins send people to a page, and if that page loads heavy images it loads slowly on phones. Compressing blog images and pin graphics before you upload them is one of the easiest speed improvements you can make.

    Pinterest compresses uploads on its side as well, so a smaller, cleanly compressed file also gives you more control over how the final pin looks. Check the proportions afterwards with the aspect ratio checker.

    Pin Image Compressor FAQ

    What is the best image size for Pinterest?

    Pinterest recommends a 2:3 aspect ratio, and 1000 × 1500 pixels is the common choice. Use 1080 × 1920 for 9:16 long pins. Set Max width to 1000 or 1080 here.

    Should I use JPG or WebP?

    JPG works everywhere. WebP is usually smaller at the same quality and is supported by current browsers and most website platforms. If you are unsure, use JPG.

    Why did my file get bigger?

    If the original was already well compressed, or was a simple graphic saved as an efficient PNG, re-encoding can add size. The list flags these files so you can keep the original.

    How many images can I compress at once?

    There is no fixed limit. Each image is processed in your browser one after another, so very large batches depend on your device memory.

    Are my images uploaded?

    No. Compression runs in your browser and the files are created on your device.

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