Pinterest drives more food blog traffic than any other social platform — and recipe images are the most pinned content on the entire platform. A vertical recipe image optimised for Pinterest can drive steady traffic to your blog for months or years. At imgresizr.com, you can optimise recipe images for Pinterest at the correct dimensions, for free.
Pinterest Recipe Image Specifications
| Format | Dimensions | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard pin | 1000×1500px (2:3) | Most recommended format |
| Long pin | 1000×2000px | Step-by-step recipe |
| Square | 1000×1000px | Works but performs less well |
How to Optimise Recipe Images for Pinterest at imgresizr.com
Upload your recipe food photo to imgresizr.com. Use the Crop tool to set a 2:3 portrait ratio (1000×1500px) — this vertical format dominates screen space on Pinterest, which is the primary reason it outperforms square and landscape formats on the platform. Use the Enhance tool to make food colours vivid — warm, saturated food images get more saves on Pinterest. Boost contrast for texture detail. Use the Caption tool to add your recipe name in large text near the top of the image, and your blog URL at the bottom. Include a subtitle: "Ready in 30 Minutes" or "Only 5 Ingredients" — practical benefits increase saves. Export as JPG with sharpness retained. Compress to under 500KB before uploading to Pinterest.
Pinterest Recipe Pin Tips
- Add keyword-rich descriptions to pins — Pinterest is a search engine, keywords drive discovery
- Pin to multiple relevant boards — "Healthy Dinners," "Quick Weeknight Meals," "Italian Recipes"
- Include cook time or difficulty level in the pin image — these are decisive factors for food pinners
- Repin to seasonal boards in advance — pin Christmas recipes in October, summer salads in April
- Consistent pinning frequency (10–15 pins per day) builds Pinterest authority over time
Optimise recipe images for Pinterest at the perfect 2:3 vertical dimensions, free at imgresizr.com.