Pins are visual bookmarks that people use to save content they love on Pinterest. People can search for Pins, save the ones they like and click on a Pin to learn more.

You can create your own Pins by uploading images or videos from your computer or mobile device. Plus, with the Pinterest camera tools available in the app, you can record videos and take new photos too. 

In addition to creating Pins with your own images and videos, you can save images you find online as Pins. 

Once you've selected the images and videos you want to include in your Pin, you'll have the option to add effects such as text overlay, stickers, music and more. You can find more on how to use these design tools in our article, Design a Pin. 

You may want to tag products in your Pins so people on Pinterest can shop for them. You can add up to five product tags per Pin. Just make sure any products you add align with our Merchant Guidelines and Affiliate Guidelines. 

When you add a link to your Pin, you’re giving your audience a clear next step. Many Pinterest creators like to send people on Pinterest to their blog, website or another website they’re affiliated with. 

You’ll see the option to add a link when you’re adding the descriptive details to your Pin (like choosing a title, board, etc.). With a business account, you can see how often people are viewing your Pin and visiting the links you share. Learn more about how to view Pinterest Analytics. 

Before publishing your Pin, make sure you take a final look to ensure it looks right and has all the correct details. This includes reviewing the overall design and any details you’ve added like a title, cover image, tags and link. 

After publishing, you can edit a Pin’s title, board and a few other descriptive details. You cannot however make changes to the image, video or audio contents of your Pin once it’s been published. Find out more about how to edit or delete a Pin. 

As a content creator on Pinterest, you should review the Creator Code and follow our community guidelines. If you create a Pin that violates these guidelines, you may lose the ability to create Pins. And if we notice any spam-related behaviour, your account may be temporarily blocked.

Looking for more tips? Find out how to become a Pinterest creator and find more on the Pinterest creator site.

When you set up a business account, you have access to extra tools and features on Pinterest. You can:

And if you have a website, you can create rich Pins. Rich Pins will be updated automatically to reflect any edits you make to your blog posts, recipes or other pages on your website.