Make Idea Pin and Story-Format Images at 1080 x 1920
Idea pins and stories use a full-screen vertical format, 1080 by 1920, which is taller than a standard 2:3 pin. This tool produces static images in that shape: one photo, a bold title over a soft gradient, and your site name along the bottom. It makes still frames only and does not create video or multi-page idea pins. Treat it as the still-image companion to anything you make in video.
Click a photo to drag it · drag a corner or scroll to zoom · click an empty slot to add one
How to use the pinterest idea pin maker
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Select the story size
Choose 1080 by 1920 from the size options. The canvas becomes a full-screen vertical, 9:16 shape. Add a tall photo, ideally shot vertically on your phone, so little of it is cropped away. Drag it in, paste it, or use the file picker.
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Write a short, big headline
Full-screen formats are viewed on a phone at arm's length, so keep the title to a few words across two or three lines. The text is bold uppercase and auto-fits. Choose a font and a title color with strong contrast against the dark gradient.
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Download and use the still
Press Ctrl+Enter to download the PNG. Upload it as a pin or use it as a cover image in the tool you assemble idea pins with. Remember the output is a static picture, so any motion, music or extra pages need to be added elsewhere.
What you get
Use the images as covers, single story-format pins or the frames you assemble elsewhere. Everything happens in your browser, so your photos are never uploaded, and the PNG comes out with no watermark. Start from a tall photo, type a short headline, and download with Ctrl+Enter. It is a quick way to get a consistent look across tall formats, with your branding printed at the bottom.
True 9:16 canvas
The story preset is exactly 1080 by 1920 pixels, so the exported image fills a vertical screen edge to edge and does not need cropping afterward. It is a natural fit for tall phone photos, and the text area scales to the larger canvas so your headline keeps its proportions. That makes it a quick way to prepare consistent cover images.
Gradient that protects the text
A dark gradient rises from the bottom of the image under your headline, with adjustable opacity. Most of the photo stays visible at the top, and the title remains legible even on a busy picture. Change the tint to match your brand if black feels too heavy. Raise it for a bright photo and lower it for a dark one.
Matching sets across sizes
Make the story version, then switch the same design to 1000 by 1500 or 1000 by 1000 and download again. Your site name, font and colors carry across, so a standard pin, a square cover and a story-format image feel like one family. Having all three ready also means you can reuse the same idea in whichever format a platform prefers.
Honest about what it is not
This is not a video editor and it does not create multi-page idea pins. It makes a single, polished still in the tall format. If your plan includes video, record and edit that elsewhere, and use this tool for covers, title frames and standalone story-format images. Think of it as a design helper for stills, not a replacement for video software.
Great for
- Cover frames for a how-to or recipe sequence
- Single full-screen announcements for a sale or launch
- Tall travel photos with a destination title
- Quick tip images with one bold idea
- Story-format images for reuse on other platforms
Pinterest Idea Pin Maker FAQs
Can this make video idea pins?
No. It creates static images only, with no video, no music and no multi-page sequences. Use it to make a cover or a standalone story-format picture, and build any moving content with a video tool. Use a separate video or story tool for that.
What is the exact size of the story option?
1080 by 1920 pixels, a 9:16 vertical. The standard pin is 1000 by 1500 and the square is 1000 by 1000. Switch between them in the size options, and your design carries over to each. The title and site name stay the same when you switch.
What kind of photo works best?
A photo taken vertically on a phone works best, since it fills the tall frame with little cropping. Choose one with a quiet area near the bottom where the title and gradient will sit, and avoid text already in the photo.
Do I need to sign up?
No. There is no account, no email prompt and no watermark. Your photo is processed in the browser and not uploaded. Your brand kit and site name are saved locally for next time. Your photo stays on your device while you design.
Is this pin maker really free with no watermark?
Yes. Every layout, size and export is free, with no sign-up and no watermark on the PNG. The only branding on your pin is the site name you type in.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. Photos are processed inside your browser tab and never sent to a server. Closing the tab discards them.
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