Best JPEG Quality Setting for Pinterest Pins

Updated May 17, 2026 · 8 min read

Quality is the slider people touch first, yet it is often the least understood. Pins are tall and browsed in dense grids, so file size adds up quickly across a board.

Recommended settings for Pinterest pins

SettingStarting point
FormatJPEG (WebP where accepted)
Widthabout 1000 px on the long edge
Quality78
File size300 KB or less

These are practical defaults. If the platform or form you are using publishes its own limits, follow those instead.

Best JPEG Quality Setting

JPEG quality is not a percentage of the original. It controls how aggressively fine detail is discarded. Between 90 and 100 the file grows quickly for almost no visible gain, while between 70 and 85 most photos look identical at normal viewing size.

For Pinterest pins, quality 78 is a good default. Drop toward 60 for small thumbnails or simple graphics, and stay nearer 85 for images people will zoom into.

Step by step with TheCompressJPEG

  1. Open the compress JPEG to 300 KB tool, or the main compressor for custom settings.
  2. Drop in your image. Nothing is uploaded; it is processed in your browser.
  3. Set the maximum width to 1000 and the target size to 300 KB.
  4. Press Compress, check the result and download it.
Ready to try it? Compress your JPEG to 300 KB now. It's free and private.

Quick tips

  • Write a size limit slightly below the stated maximum to leave a margin.
  • Process private images locally rather than uploading them to unknown servers.
  • Crop out distractions so pixels go to the subject.
  • Use WebP where it is supported and you control the page.

FAQ

Is WebP accepted for e-learning courses?

It depends on the platform. JPEG is the safest choice when you are not sure.

What size should an image be for e-learning courses?

A practical default is about 1600 pixels wide and 200 KB or less, unless the destination states its own limits.

Can I compress images for e-learning courses without uploading them?

Yes. TheCompressJPEG runs entirely in your browser, so your images never leave your device.

Wrapping up

For Pinterest pins, the reliable recipe is simple: resize to around 1000 pixels, compress at quality 78 or to a 300 KB target, and check the result before you upload. Keep the original so you can always start again.

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