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This wikiHow teaches you how to add (or "pin") a photo from your computer, smartphone, or tablet to one of your Pinterest boards.
Steps
On Desktop
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1Open Pinterest. Go to https://www.pinterest.com/ in your browser. This will open the Pinterest home page if you are logged in.
- If you're not logged in automatically, enter your username and password, or log in with Facebook.
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2Click +. It's in a white circle that's in the lower-right corner of the Pinterest window. A pop-up menu will appear.
- If prompted to get the Pinterest browser button, click Not now and then click the + button again.
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3Click on Upload a Pin. It's in the center of the menu. This will take you to a window with photo upload options.
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4Click Drag and drop or click to upload. This section is in the left-hand side of the photo upload window. Clicking it prompts a File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) window to open.
- If you don't see this option, click the Upload Pin switch in the lower-left corner of the window.
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5Select a photo. Click the photo that you want to upload to Pinterest. You may first have to click the photo's folder on the left side of the window.
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6Click Open. It's in the bottom-right corner of the Pinterest window. This will upload your photo to Pinterest.
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7Enter a description. If you want to provide a description of your photo, click the "Description" text box and type in your preferred text.
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8Click Done. It's a red button in the bottom-right corner of the window.
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9Select a board when prompted. Move your mouse pointer over the board on which you want to save the photo, then click Save to the right of the board's name. Your uploaded photo will be saved.
- If you want to add the photo to its own board, click Create board, enter a board name, and click Create.
On Mobile
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1Open Pinterest. Tap the Pinterest app icon, which resembles a stylized, white P inside a red circle. This will open your Pinterest home page if you're logged in.
- If you're not automatically logged in, sign in with your username and password or via Facebook.
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2Tap the Profile icon. It's a silhouette in the lower-right corner of the screen on iPhone or iPad or in the upper-right on Android.
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3Tap ➕. It's in the upper-right corner of the screen.
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4Tap Photo. It's near the bottom of the menu.
- If prompted, allow Pinterest to access the photos on your phone or tablet.
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5Select a photo. Tap the photo you'd like to upload to Pinterest.
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6Add a description. If you like, type a description into the text field at the top of the screen.
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7Select a board. Tap the board to which you'd like to upload the photo. Doing so will upload the photo to Pinterest; you'll be able to find it by selecting the title of the board to which you uploaded it.
- You can also tap Create Board if you'd like to create a specific board for your photo.
Community Q&A
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QuestionWhat if my Pinterest photos are not loading?JeanslugoCommunity AnswerSometimes 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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QuestionWhy does it ask me to have access to photos?Community AnswerIt 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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QuestionHow can I put a picture from my own pictures on a board?Community AnswerGo 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.
Warnings
- Uploading other people's photos without assigning proper credit is against Pinterest's terms of use, and may result in your account being suspended.⧼thumbs_response⧽
About This Article
To upload a photo to Pinterest from your desktop, go to Pinterest.com in your web browser and log in. Next, click the plus button at the lower right side of the window, and select “Create a Pin” from the popup menu. This will take you to a new page where you can upload your image and add a description. You will see a gray box that says, “Drag and drop or click to upload.” From here, you can select an image on your desktop and drag it directly into the box to upload it. Or, click the upload box to open a finder or file explorer window. Select the picture you want, then click “Open” to upload it. If you like, add a title, a description, and alternate text for the image in the text boxes to the right of the upload box. Then, click “Done.” Once you do that, Pinterest will prompt you to select a board for your pin, or you can create a new one by clicking the “Create board” button. If you’re using the Pinterest mobile app, open the app and click the plus button to create a new pin. This button is located at the bottom center of the screen in the Apple App, and the top right if you’re using the Android version. When the menu opens, select “Pin.” At this point, the app might prompt you to allow Pinterest to access your photos or camera. When your photo gallery opens, tap the photo you want to upload. You can also take a new photo using your phone or tablet camera. Then, add a title and description. If you want, add a link to a website. When you’re done, tap “Next.” Select the board you want to add your photo to, or tap “Create board” to make a new one. The photo pin will then save to your board, and you’re done.