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Pinterest Pin description character limit
A Pinterest Pin description can be up to 500 characters, including spaces and hashtags.
Visible length: Only about the first 50 to 60 characters show in the feed before someone opens the Pin.
Pinterest Pin description character counter
Paste your text to check it against the 500 character limit. It runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
Good to know
Pinterest Pin description facts
- Descriptions feed Pinterest search, so natural keywords help Pins get found.
- Hashtags have much less effect on Pinterest than they used to.
Tips
Writing a better Pinterest Pin description
- Write one or two natural sentences with your main keyword rather than a list of tags.
- Add a reason to click, such as what the reader will learn or get.
FAQ
Pinterest Pin description: common questions
What is the Pinterest Pin description character limit?+
A Pinterest Pin description can be up to 500 characters, including spaces and hashtags.
Do spaces and emojis count toward the Pinterest Pin description limit?+
Yes. Spaces, punctuation, line breaks and emojis all count. The counter on this page counts each emoji as one character.
What happens if a Pinterest Pin description is over 500 characters?+
Pinterest will not accept more than 500 characters, so the extra text is blocked or cut off. Check the length before you paste it in.
How much of a Pinterest Pin description is visible?+
Only about the first 50 to 60 characters show in the feed before someone opens the Pin.
Limits last checked October 2026. Platforms change them from time to time, so check the Pinterest editor if a number looks off.
Other character limits
Counting words instead? Use the Word and Character Counter or see how many pages any word count fills.