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Pinterest Character
Counter

Type or paste your pin copy and see instantly whether it fits Pinterest’s limits — and how much of it people will actually see in the feed.

  • No sign-up
  • No watermark
  • Free to use
Use the tool

Result

Your result will appear here

Type or paste text; counting happens in your browser.

Last updated · Reviewed by the PinSaveHD team · How we check facts

Quick answer

The PinSaveHD Character Counter checks your pin text against Pinterest’s limits as you type. Pinterest allows up to 100 characters in a pin title, and the first 40 may show in feeds. Descriptions allow up to 800 characters. This tool runs in your browser. Your text or files are not uploaded.

Key facts

  • Title: up to 100 characters; the first 40 may show in feeds.
  • Description: up to 800 characters.
  • Double-byte languages show about the first 30 title characters.
  • This tool runs in your browser. Your text or files are not uploaded.
Text card with a ring gauge and pencil, representing a character counter

How do I use the Character Counter?

Pinterest Character Counter page on PinSaveHD with the empty Pinterest link box and a pointer on the input1

Paste your copy

Title, description, alt text or board name.

Pinterest Character Counter page on PinSaveHD with a Pinterest pin link pasted into the input box2

Watch the counters

Each field turns red past Pinterest’s limit.

Pinterest Character Counter result on PinSaveHD showing a fetched Pinterest pin with its download options3

Trim the preview

See the part most feeds show and front-load keywords.

What does the Character Counter do?

Character Counter at a glance
QuestionAnswer
What goes in?Your title, description or alt text
What comes out?Live character counts vs limits
Where does it run?In your browser
CostFree, no account
LimitsPublic Pinterest content only

How long can a Pinterest title and description be?

Pinterest text limits
FieldLimitShown in feed
Pin title100 charactersFirst ~40 characters (about 30 for double-byte languages)
Description800 charactersNot shown in feeds; used for relevance
Idea Pin page text250 charactersOn the page

Source: Pinterest Business Help – ad and Pin specs.

Tip: Put your main keyword in the first 40 characters of the title, where feeds show it.

What if it doesn’t work?

Common problems: symptom, cause and fix
SymptomLikely causeFix
Nothing happensJavaScript blocked or an old browserUpdate the browser and allow scripts for this site
Pin link not acceptedSearch, ideas or private linkOpen the single pin and copy its /pin/ link
Result looks blurrySmall source imageStart from the original image, not a preview
Download button does nothing on iPhoneSafari opened the file in a tabTap Share → Save to Files

Guides for this tool

More on writing and growing on pinterest:

Questions? See the Pinterest downloader FAQ or download troubleshooting.

Frequently asked questions

How long can a Pinterest title be?

Up to 100 characters. Depending on the device, only the first 40 may show in feeds, so put the key words first.

How long can a Pinterest description be?

Up to 800 characters, according to Pinterest’s specs page.

Is this tool free?

Yes. Every PinSaveHD tool is free and needs no account.

Do I need a Pinterest account?

No. You never sign in to Pinterest through us.

Do I need to install anything?

No. It works in any modern browser on phone or computer.

Pinterest facts on this page come from Pinterest’s official specs page. Copyright: Pinterest copyright policy.