Video pins stand out in a feed of still images, but you do not need a camera or editing app to make one. A slideshow of good photos with gentle movement, the Ken Burns effect of slowly zooming and panning across each image, gives a still set of photos the feel of a short clip.
This maker builds that slideshow for you at 1080 x 1920 or 1000 x 1500. Each photo zooms slowly in or out, fades into the next, and your title sits in a band on top. When you click Record, your browser plays the slideshow once and records it into a video file. Nothing is uploaded; the recording happens on your device.
MP4, WebM and browser support
Pinterest accepts video pins as MP4, MOV or M4V files. This tool uses your browser's built-in recorder, and it asks for MP4 first. Recent versions of Chrome, Edge and Safari can record MP4 directly. Firefox records WebM only; if you get a WebM file, convert it to MP4 with a video converter before uploading, or record again in another browser.
Recording happens in real time, so a 10 photo video at 3 seconds each takes 30 seconds to record. Keep the tab in front while it runs: browsers pause animations in hidden tabs, which would freeze the video. The video has no sound; you can add music on Pinterest or in an editor if you want it.
Making slideshow video pins worth watching
Pinterest asks for video pins of at least 4 seconds. Short slideshows of 6 to 15 seconds suit most ideas, and the first photo matters most, because it is what people see before they decide to keep watching. Lead with your strongest image.
Use photos with the same mood and similar framing so the fades feel smooth. Good topics include recipe steps, room tours, outfit lineups and travel highlights. For a lighter looping image instead of a video, try the Pinterest GIF maker, and to plan when to post, see the best time to pin calculator.