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Pinterest pin description character limit
A Pinterest pin description can be up to 500 characters. Only the start may show in the feed, but the whole description helps Pinterest understand the pin.
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| Maximum | 500 characters |
|---|---|
| How it counts | Characters as you see them: an emoji or an accented letter is 1. Spaces and line breaks count. |
| English words that fit | 76–90 |
Last reviewed October 2026. Platforms change their limits; when it matters, check the platform’s help pages.
What counts as a character
- Spaces, punctuation and hashtags count.
Best length vs the maximum
- Describe what the pin shows and who it is for, in natural sentences.
- Use the words people search for once or twice, not as a list.
Questions and answers
How long can a Pinterest description be?
500 characters.