Pinterest Post Character Limit: 800 Characters
Last updated June 2026
The Pinterest character limit is 800 characters per post — the official current limit as of 2026. Pinterest publishing through Ferryman requires an image or video attachment and a selected board.
How Pinterest's limit compares to other platforms
| Platform | Character limit | Native threading |
|---|---|---|
| 800 | No | |
| X | 280 | Yes |
| Bluesky | 300 | Yes |
| Threads | 500 | Yes |
| Mastodon | 500 | Yes |
| 3,000 | No | |
| 63,206 | No | |
| Substack | 10,000 | No |
| Discord | 2,000 | No |
| Slack | 4,000 | No |
Pinterest's 800-character limit sits in the middle of the major text platforms — more generous than X's standard limit, tighter than LinkedIn's. Most Pinterest posts cross-post cleanly to platforms with similar limits, and require thread splitting on platforms with shorter ones.
What happens when you go over 800 characters
Pinterest doesn't have native threading the way X or Bluesky do. Posts longer than 800 characters can't be split into a thread automatically — they need to fit in a single post. Fortunately, 800 is generous enough that most cross-posted content (even longer Threads or Mastodon posts) lands as a single post without truncation.
Other Pinterest character limits (bio, comments, and more)
The 800-character cap applies to posts. Pinterest sets separate limits for the rest of your profile and activity (all figures current as of 2026):
| Field | Character limit |
|---|---|
| Post | 800 characters |
| Pin title | 100 characters |
| Board name | 180 characters |
Pinterest media and threading limits
- Images per post: 10
- Alt text on images: Not supported
- Video: Supported, up to platform max
- Native threading: No — long content must fit in one post
Cross-posting and the Pinterest character limit
Pinterest is supported as a destination in Ferryman. Posts from X, Bluesky, Threads, Mastodon, LinkedIn, Facebook can be cross-posted to Pinterest, and Ferryman keeps them within Pinterest's 800-character message limit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pinterest character limit in 2026?
Pinterest's character limit is 800 characters per post. Pinterest publishing through Ferryman requires an image or video attachment and a selected board.
Can I post longer than 800 characters on Pinterest?
No — Pinterest doesn't support a way to post longer than 800 characters as a single post or thread. If you need more length, consider a different platform or format (like an article or document attachment).
How does Pinterest's character limit compare to X?
Pinterest's 800-character limit is 520 characters longer than X's 280. Posts that fit on X always fit on Pinterest.
How does Pinterest's character limit compare to Bluesky?
Pinterest's 800-character limit is 500 characters longer than Bluesky's 300. Posts that fit on Bluesky always fit on Pinterest.
How does Ferryman handle the Pinterest character limit when cross-posting?
Ferryman watches your origin platform for new posts and replicates them to Pinterest. If your source post fits in 800 characters, it cross-posts as a single Pinterest post. If it doesn't, Ferryman keeps the post on platforms where it fits and notes the skip on your Posts page.
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