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CapCut desktop · Pinterest video Pins

CapCut desktop export settings for Pinterest video Pins.

1080 x 1920 at 30 fps, H.264, 8 Mbps and AAC 192 kbps: here is why, and exactly where each setting lives in CapCut (desktop).

CapCut desktop to Pinterest video Pins

Shinel recommendation
Resolution
1080 x 1920
Frame rate
30 fps, constant
Codec
H.264
Bitrate
Custom bit rate: target 8 Mbps (8000 kbps), max 12 Mbps
Keyframes
Automatic (no setting in CapCut desktop)
Audio
AAC-LC, default bitrate, 48 kHz, stereo
Colour
Rec. 709 (BT.709), 8-bit 4:2:0, limited (TV) range
Container
MP4 with Fast Start (moov atom at the front)

Pinterest video Pins publishes no bitrate. This follows YouTube's published table for the resolution, which every major platform handles well.

Estimated size: 31.0 MB for 0:30.

Change resolution or fps File size

Step by step in CapCut desktop

  1. 1Click Export in the top-right corner of the editor.
  2. 2Enter the file name and choose the folder to export to.
  3. 3Resolution: 1080p vertical.
  4. 4Bit rate: choose Customize and enter 8000 Kbps (8 Mbps).
  5. 5Codec: H.264. Format: mp4.
  6. 6Frame rate: 30.
  7. 7Click Export.

Bitrate at other resolutions

Same settings, different size or frame rate.

Resolution30 fps60 fps
720p5 Mbps, level 3.17.5 Mbps, level 3.2
1080p8 Mbps, level 4.012 Mbps, level 4.2

Pinterest video Pins upload limits

Each value links to where it was published.

Aspect ratio
9:16 recommended for full-bleed; 1:2, 2:3, 3:4, 4:5 or 1:1 also listed Review Pin specs | Pinterest help, checked 2026-10-25
Resolution
1080 x 1920 for full-bleed 9:16 video Review Pin specs | Pinterest help, checked 2026-10-25
Video codec
H.264 or H.265 Review Pin specs | Pinterest help, checked 2026-10-25
Container
Web: .MP4, .M4V. Android and iOS: .MP4, .MOV, .M4V Review Pin specs | Pinterest help, checked 2026-10-25
Max file size
Not stated on the organic Pin page. Standard width video (organic or paid): up to 2 GB (ads spec) Review ad specs | Pinterest Business help, checked 2026-10-25
Max length
5 minutes (organic Pin page). Standard width video ads allow up to 15 minutes (ads spec) Review Pin specs | Pinterest help, checked 2026-10-25
Min length
4 seconds Review Pin specs | Pinterest help, checked 2026-10-25

Common mistakes

  • Exporting a 16:9 timeline for Pinterest video Pins. Build the edit at 1080 x 1920 (9:16) from the start, or Pinterest video Pins adds bars or crops your edges.
  • Entering 8 in a Kbps field. CapCut desktop takes kilobits: 8 Mbps is 8000.
  • Uploading HDR (10-bit PQ/HLG) to Pinterest video Pins. There is no published HDR path, so colours can look washed out; export SDR Rec. 709.
  • Leaving phone footage at a variable frame rate. Export at a constant 30 fps, or audio drifts and motion stutters after Pinterest video Pins re-encodes it.
  • The custom bit rate is in Kbps, not Mbps: 16 Mbps is 16000.
  • Any Pro-tagged effect, sticker, font or sound in the project adds a watermark or blocks export unless you have Pro.

For comparison, YouTube publishes 8 Mbps for 1080p at 30 fps. Example length used for sizes: 0:30.

Frequently asked questions

What bitrate should I export from CapCut desktop for Pinterest video Pins?

For 1080p vertical at 30 fps use about 8 Mbps (8000 kbps), VBR, 1 pass, with a maximum of 12 Mbps. Pinterest video Pins publishes no bitrate. This follows YouTube's published table for the resolution, which every major platform handles well.

What resolution and frame rate should I use for Pinterest video Pins?

1080 x 1920 at 30 fps is a safe choice. Pinterest video Pins: 1080 x 1920 for full-bleed 9:16 video.

What is the maximum file size and length on Pinterest video Pins?

File size: Not stated on the organic Pin page. Standard width video (organic or paid): up to 2 GB (ads spec). Length: 5 minutes (organic Pin page). Standard width video ads allow up to 15 minutes (ads spec).

Which codec should I pick in CapCut desktop for Pinterest video Pins?

H.264, profile High, level 4.0, in an MP4 file. Pinterest video Pins lists: H.264 or H.265.

Can I export HDR from CapCut desktop to Pinterest video Pins?

Pinterest video Pins has no published HDR upload path, so export SDR Rec. 709.

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