Dimensions
1000 × 1500
Aspect ratio: 2:3
Max file size
32 MB
Supported formats
JPG, PNG
Design Tips for Quote Pins
Make the quote the hero
Nothing should compete with the text. Either a solid color background or a heavily darkened/blurred photo — the quote needs 100% of the attention.
Use typography hierarchy
Large, impactful main line. Smaller supporting text. Your attribution (author or brand) should be small and at the bottom.
Limit to 15-25 words
Long quotes get skipped. The sweet spot for save-worthy quote pins is 15-25 words — enough to be meaningful, short enough to read at a glance.
Brand footer, not brand header
Your logo or handle should sit quietly at the bottom. Pinners save quotes, not brand names — give them the quote first and the credit second.
Layout Suggestions
- 1Solid pastel background with serif quote in the center.
- 2Dark gradient over photography with white quote overlay.
- 3Quote on the top half, brand signature on the bottom half.
Other pin types
Frequently Asked Questions
Less than photo pins, but more than you'd think. Quote pins get massive save rates and occasional click-throughs from pinners looking for the full context or the person behind the quote.
Mix both. Famous quotes ride existing search volume; your own quotes build brand authority when they get pinned. Aim for a 60/40 split favoring original content.
Serif fonts (Playfair, DM Serif, Cormorant) signal quotes more strongly than sans-serif. Reserve script fonts for short accent words only — full quotes in script are hard to read.
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