Compress WebP 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. Modern image format developed by Google offering 25–35% smaller files than JPEG/PNG at equivalent visual quality. Use ImageSmith to compress your WebP images to the ideal file size for Pinterest — target under 20,000KB for optimal performance. Processing is fully browser-based — no server uploads.
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
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Compress WebP for Pinterest — FAQ
Pinterest works best with images under 20,000KB. Recommended dimensions: 1000×1500 (2:3 ratio preferred), 1000×2100 maximum. ImageSmith can compress WebP images to any target size in seconds.
Yes — Pinterest supports WebP. Recommended format: JPEG.
Upload your WebP image to ImageSmith, set a target size under 20,000KB, and compress. Vertical images (2:3 ratio) perform 60% better on Pinterest feeds
Pinterest recommends a 2:3 ratio (1000×1500 pixels). Tall vertical images take up more screen real estate and consistently get more engagement and clicks than square or landscape images.
Use 1000×1500 pixels as your standard Pinterest image size. The maximum supported height is 1000×2100. Keep file sizes under 20MB, though under 2MB is ideal for fast loading.