Compress HEIC Images for Pinterest
Pinterest is a visual discovery platform where tall, high-quality images drive the most saves and clicks. Properly formatted pins increase reach and referral traffic significantly. High Efficiency Image Format — the default photo format on iPhones and modern Apple devices. Excellent compression. Use ImageSmith to compress your HEIC images to the ideal file size for Pinterest — target under 20,000KB for optimal performance. Processing is fully browser-based — no server uploads, no privacy risk.
Recommended format
JPEG
Max file size
20,000KB
Dimensions
1000×1500 (2:3 ratio preferred), 1000×2100 maximum
✓Vertical images (2:3 ratio) perform 60% better on Pinterest feeds
✓High-contrast images with bold text overlays get more saves
✓PNG for text-heavy graphics, JPEG for photographs
✓Avoid images with very light backgrounds — they blend into the feed