How long can a Pinterest video be?

Pinterest says a video Pin must be at least 4 seconds and no more than 5 minutes. 0:04 fits. 0:03 is too short. 5:00 fits. 5:01 is too long. This page checks a length. It does not upload a Pin, and the length does not predict views.

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Pinterest's published video specs

These specs are from Pinterest Help, Review Pin specs, as read on 4 November 2026. A video Pin must be at least 4 seconds and no more than 5 minutes. On the web, the file is MP4 or M4V. On Android and iOS, it can also be MOV. The encoding is H.264 or H.265. For a full-bleed video, Pinterest recommends 9:16 or 1080 by 1920 pixels. Other listed options are 1:2, 2:3, 3:4, 4:5, and 1:1. The same page says a title is 100 characters max, a text box is 250 characters max, and a description can be up to 800 characters. Descriptions do not appear in the home feed or search feed.

Length	What Pinterest prints
0:03	Shorter than 4 seconds.
0:04	The published minimum.
1:00	Within 4 seconds and 5 minutes.
5:00	The published maximum.
5:01	Longer than 5 minutes.

A YouTube info card is a different check in the card counter. A frame size is a separate check in the aspect ratio calculator. The length does not predict views.

Questions about Pinterest video length

How long can a Pinterest video be?

At least 4 seconds and no more than 5 minutes. 0:04 fits. 0:03 is too short. 5:00 fits. 5:01 is too long.

What shape does Pinterest recommend for a video?

For a full-bleed video, 9:16 or 1080 by 1920 pixels. Other listed options are 1:2, 2:3, 3:4, 4:5, and 1:1. These are recommendations.

How long can a Pinterest title and description be?

The title is 100 characters max. The text box is 250 characters max. The description can be up to 800 characters. Descriptions do not appear in the home feed or search feed.

What file can a Pinterest video use?

On the web, MP4 or M4V. On Android and iOS, MP4, MOV, or M4V. The encoding is H.264 or H.265.

Is this Pinterest video length checker free?

Yes. It runs in your browser. There is no account and no charge. It does not upload a Pin, and the length does not predict views.

Vlozy makes the video and can publish it to the Pinterest account you connect. This page only checks the published video length. See what Vlozy does.