Pinterest Character Limits for Titles, Descriptions & More
Know exactly where you stand before you hit publish. This free Pinterest character counter tracks limits in real-time for every Pinterest field: pin titles, descriptions, alt text, board names, and bios. Type, watch your count, and never guess whether you've exceeded a limit again.
Recommended: 40–60 characters
Recommended: 100–200 characters
Recommended: 100–250 characters
Recommended: 20–40 characters
Pinterest Character Limits Reference
| Field | Max Limit | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Pin Title | 100 | 40–60 |
| Pin Description | 500 | 100–200 |
| Alt Text | 500 | 100–250 |
| Board Name | 180 | 20–40 |
| Board Description | 500 | — |
| Profile Bio | 160 | — |
| Profile Name | 65 | — |
How to Use Pinterest Character Counter
Checking your character count takes seconds:
Choose a field
Pick which Pinterest field you're writing for: pin title, description, alt text, board name, board description, profile bio, or profile name.
Type your text
Start typing and watch the live counter update as you go. Green means you're safe, and the counter warns you as you approach the limit.
Check the recommended range
Each field has a recommended length, not just a maximum. Titles perform best around 40-60 characters, descriptions around 100-200. Shorter copy usually outperforms longer.
Copy and publish
Once your text is ready, copy it and paste it into Pinterest. The counter gives you peace of mind that nothing got cut off.
Checking every field manually?
Supapin removes the character-counting step entirely. It generates titles and descriptions that fit Pinterest's limits automatically, then creates fully optimized pins and publishes them on schedule.
When to Use Character Counter and When to Use Supapin
The counter helps you stay in bounds. Supapin generates text that already fits, so you never check a limit twice.
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Everything you need to know about the Pinterest Character Counter
Ready to Write Pins That Fit Every Limit?
Use the free Pinterest Character Counter to check how much space you have left, then use our Pinterest Title & Description Generator to draft text that fits. When you're ready to create and publish pins automatically, Supapin handles the limits for you.