How to Upload Photos on Pinterest: Quick and Easy Guide

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Share images and photos on Pinterest with Pins and Idea Pins

Written by Rain Kengly

Last Updated: September 24, 2024 Fact Checked

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When you upload a photo to Pinterest, this is called a "Pin." Pins can be shared with others, added to boards, liked, and more. If you want to upload multiple photos, you can use an "Idea Pin." Just be sure you have permission to use the photos you're uploading. This wikiHow will show you how to add (or Pin) a photo to Pinterest using your computer, iPhone, iPad, or Android.

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On mobile, tap the "+" and tap "Pin". Select a photo, and then add a title, description, and/or designation website. Tap a board to add your Pin.
On desktop, click "Create" in the top-left corner. Click "Create Pin". Add a photo and extra details. Click a board to add your Pin.
Make sure you have permission to use all images you upload.

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This looks like a white cursive p with a red background. If you aren't already logged into Pinterest, do so with your email address and password.^{[1]
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Tap +. You can find this at the bottom of the screen.
- A pop-up menu will open.
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Select a photo to upload and tap Next. You'll be able to select from your Camera Roll or Gallery. Make sure you have permission to use the photo before uploading.
- If Pinterest only has access to certain photos, you'll see Manage at the top. Tap this to change the permission.
You can add a Title, Description, and/or Destination website. This is optional, but adding more details can help you gain traction on your Pin.
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Save the Pin to a board. Tap a board to add your Pin. Your photo will be uploaded.
- If you don't have any existing boards, tap Create board to make a new one. You'll need to add a name, choose a privacy setting, and then tap Create.
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Create an Idea Pin (optional). Idea Pins allow users to share up to 20 pages of videos, images, and text in one Pin. Do the following:
- Tap + and select Idea Pin.
- Upload up to 20 photos and tap Next.
- Apply any photo adjustments and tap Next.
- Add a title, details, links, and/or extra details.
- Tap Publish.

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Go to https://www.pinterest.com/ in a web browser. If you aren't already logged in, use your email address and password to do so now.
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Click Create. You can find this at the top-left corner, next to the search bar.
- A drop-down menu will open.
This is the second option.
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Upload a photo. You can drag and drop an image from your computer into the left tile, or you can click it to browse for one. Make sure you have permission to use the photo before uploading.
- If you want to upload an image from another website, click Save from site to enter a URL.
You can add a Title, Description, and/or Destination website.
Select a board to add your Pin, or click Create board to make a new one.
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Click Save. This is the red button in the top-right corner. Your photo will be uploaded.
- You can also use Pinterest to follow others and find other Pins.
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Create an Idea Pin (optional). Idea Pins allow users to share up to 20 pages of videos, images, and text in one Pin. Do the following:
- Click Create and click Create Idea Pin.
- Click Create new.
- Upload up to 20 images or videos.
- Add a title, details, links, and/or extra details.
- Click Publish.

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What if my Pinterest photos are not loading?

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Sometimes it takes a while to show on your end that you have pinned something. Try to remember to look again in about 24 hours.

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Why does it ask me to have access to photos?

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It us for your safety and privacy. You won't be able to upload a Pinterest post that include photos until you accept it.

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How can I put a picture from my own pictures on a board?

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Go to the little plus button (if using on phone) and your gallery will open. Select the Picture of your choice and press "Pin It". You can select which board to put it with a reasonable caption.

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