Pinterest vs X (Twitter) image sizes 2026
One file works on both for 0 formats, one layout with two exports for 2, and 3 need their own layout. 4 of 11 layouts below serve both platforms.
Check one creative against Pinterest and X (Twitter)
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Format by format
The main size of each format on both platforms, and whether one file covers both.
| Placement | X (Twitter) | For both | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square | One layout, two exports | ||
| Vertical / Portrait | Different layouts | ||
| Stories / Reels | — | Only on Pinterest | |
| Landscape | — | Only on X (Twitter) | |
| Carousel | Different layouts | ||
| Profile picture | One layout, two exports | ||
| Cover / Header | Different layouts | ||
| Display banner | — | Only on X (Twitter) |
One creative set for both
Layouts: 11 · used on both platforms: 4
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Master size Export sizes Max weight5 MBX (Twitter) FormatsPNGJPG
Pinterest Standard Image Ad (vertical Pin) 1000×1500·Carousel Ad (per card) 1000×1500·Collections Ad 1000×1500·Showcase Ad 1000×1500·Quiz Ad 1000×1500
X (Twitter) Image Ad - Portrait (2:3) 1080×1620
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Master size Export sizes Max weight5 MBX (Twitter) FormatsPNGJPG
Pinterest Standard Image Ad (square) 1000×1000·Max Width Collections Ad 1080×1080
X (Twitter) Image Ad - Square (1:1) 1200×1200·Carousel Ad Card 800×800
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Master size Export sizes Max weight1 GBX (Twitter) FormatsMP4MOV
Pinterest Max Width Video Ad 1280×720·Premiere Spotlight (homefeed takeover) 1920×1080
X (Twitter) Promoted Video Ad - Landscape (16:9) 1920×1080
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Master size Export sizes Max weight5 MBX (Twitter) FormatsJPGPNG
Pinterest Profile Cover Photo 800×450
X (Twitter) Spotlight Takeover (formerly Trend Takeover+) 1280×720
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Master size Export sizes Max weight5 MB FormatsJPGPNG
X (Twitter) Image Ad - Landscape (1.91:1) 1200×628·Website Card (Image with Website Button) 800×418·App Card (Image with App Button) 800×418·Poll Ad (Image/Video with Poll) 800×418
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Master size Max weight1 GB FormatsMP4MOV
X (Twitter) Promoted Video Ad - Square (1:1)·Amplify Pre-roll Video Ad
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Master size Max weight2 GB FormatsBMPJPGPNGTIFF+1
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Master size Max weight2 MB FormatsJPGPNGGIF
X (Twitter) Profile Header / Banner
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Master size Max weight5 MB FormatsJPGPNGGIF
X (Twitter) Image Ad - Portrait (4:5)
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Master size Max weight2 GB FormatsMP4MOVM4V
Pinterest Standard Width Video Ad
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Master size Max weight1 GB FormatsMP4MOV
X (Twitter) Vertical Video Ad (9:16, full-screen)
Text limits
Every value each platform uses for the field, characters unless noted
| Field | X (Twitter) | |
|---|---|---|
| Body | 50 · 250 | 257 · 280 |
| Title | 100 | 70 · 200 |
| Message | 48 · 96 | 25 |
| Description | 800 | 30 |
| Caption | 10 words | 90 words |
| Headline | — | 20 · 50 · 70 |
| Link/URL | — | 23 |
Video side by side
- Standard Width Video Ad 1000×1500 · 1:1, 2:3, 4:5, or 9:16 · Max duration: 4 seconds min, 15 minutes max (6-15 sec recommended) · 2 GB
- Max Width Video Ad 1280×720 · Up to 1:1 (height cannot exceed a 1:1 ratio) · Max duration: 4 seconds min, 15 minutes max (6-15 sec recommended) · 2 GB
- Premiere Spotlight (homefeed takeover) 1920×1080 · Up to 1:1 (max-width video) · Max duration: 4 seconds min, 15 minutes max · 2 GB
X (Twitter)
- Promoted Video Ad - Landscape (16:9) 1920×1080 · 16:9 · Max duration: 2 min 20 sec (0:15 or less recommended) · 1 GB
- Promoted Video Ad - Square (1:1) 1200×1200 · 1:1 · Max duration: 2 min 20 sec (0:15 or less recommended) · 1 GB
- Vertical Video Ad (9:16, full-screen) 1080×1920 · 9:16 · Max duration: 2 min 20 sec (0:15 or less recommended) · 1 GB
- Amplify Pre-roll Video Ad 1200×1200 · 1:1 · Max duration: 2 min 20 sec (0:15 or less recommended) · 1 GB