--- title: "Pinterest API — Create Pins via API | IndReelForge" description: "Create Pinterest Pins programmatically: upload images and videos, set descriptions, target boards and add links. Automate Pinterest posting with IndReelForge." url: https://indreelforge.com/platforms/pinterest --- Pinterest Integration # Pinterest Upload API Create Standard Pins, Video Pins, and Idea Pins on Pinterest programmatically. Automate your entire Pinterest marketing strategy with a single API call. [Start Uploading Free](https://indreelforge.com/signup) ## What You Can Upload to Pinterest IndReelForge's Pinterest upload API supports every Pin format Pinterest offers. Whether you are creating standard image Pins, uploading Video Pins, or building multi-page Idea Pins, our API handles it all through a unified endpoint. ### Standard Pins Create image-based Pins with titles, descriptions, destination links, and board targeting. Standard Pins are the foundation of Pinterest marketing, driving traffic to your website through visually compelling imagery. Our API supports JPEG, PNG, and WebP formats. ### Video Pins Upload native video content as Pinterest Video Pins. Video Pins autoplay in the feed and drive significantly higher engagement than static images. Our Pinterest API handles video processing, thumbnail generation, and optimization automatically. ### Idea Pins Create multi-page Idea Pins with up to 20 pages of images, videos, and text overlays. Idea Pins are Pinterest's most engaging format, designed for storytelling and tutorials. Our API simplifies the complex creation process into a single request. ## Quick Start: Pinterest Upload API Getting started with the IndReelForge Pinterest upload API takes less than a minute. Here is a simple curl command to create a Pin on Pinterest programmatically. Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your actual API key from the dashboard. ``` curl -X POST https://api.indreelforge.com/api/upload_photos \ -H 'Authorization: Apikey YOUR_API_KEY' \ -F 'user=my-brand' \ -F 'platform[]=pinterest' \ -F 'photo_urls[]=https://yourstorage.com/pin-image.jpg' \ -F 'title=10 Tips for Better API Automation' \ -F 'description=Learn how to automate your social media workflow.' \ -F 'pinterest_link=https://yourblog.com/api-automation-tips' \ -F 'pinterest_board_id=your-board-id' ``` This single request creates a Pin on Pinterest with an image, title, description, destination link, and board target. The Pinterest upload API handles all the complexity of the Pinterest API behind the scenes. ## Key Features for Pinterest Our Pinterest API integration goes beyond simple Pin creation. IndReelForge provides advanced features that help marketers, agencies, and SaaS platforms manage their Pinterest content at scale. ### Board Targeting Target specific Pinterest boards when creating Pins via API. Organize your content across multiple boards for different topics, campaigns, or audiences. Our Pinterest API lets you specify board IDs or create new boards programmatically. ### Rich Descriptions Add keyword-rich descriptions to your Pins for maximum discoverability. Our Pinterest upload API supports full descriptions with hashtags and keywords that help your Pins appear in Pinterest search results and related Pin feeds. ### Link Attribution Attach destination URLs to every Pin to drive traffic to your website, product pages, or blog posts. Our API supports UTM parameters and tracking links, making it easy to measure the ROI of your Pinterest marketing efforts. ### Visual Analytics Track the performance of every Pin with detailed analytics. Monitor impressions, saves, clicks, and close-ups for each Pin. Our Pinterest API returns engagement metrics via webhooks or polling endpoints so you can measure the effectiveness of your Pinterest strategy. ## How It Works 1 ### Connect Your Pinterest Account Link your Pinterest business account through our secure OAuth flow. IndReelForge uses the official Pinterest API, so your account credentials are never stored on our servers. The connection takes under 30 seconds. 2 ### Get Your API Key Generate an API key from your IndReelForge dashboard. Each key can be scoped to specific accounts and platforms for security. Use the key in your Authorization header for all Pinterest upload API requests. 3 ### Create Pins via API Send a POST request with your image or video URL, title, description, link, and board target. Our Pinterest API validates your content against Pinterest requirements and returns a job ID for tracking. 4 ### Monitor & Optimize Track Pin status, publishing confirmations, and engagement metrics through webhooks or our analytics API. Use the data to optimize your Pin designs and descriptions for maximum reach on Pinterest. ## Who Uses the Pinterest Upload API? IndReelForge's Pinterest API is used by a wide range of businesses and marketers who need to automate their Pinterest publishing workflow. ### E-Commerce Brands E-commerce businesses use our API to automatically create Pins for new products, seasonal collections, and promotional campaigns. Drive traffic to product pages and increase sales with a consistent Pinterest presence. ### Content Marketers Bloggers and content marketers use the Pinterest upload API to automatically create Pins for every new blog post. Drive long-term organic traffic from Pinterest search with optimized Pin descriptions and images. ### SaaS Platforms SaaS companies embed IndReelForge's Pinterest API into their own products to offer Pinterest publishing features to their users. Our whitelabel options ensure a seamless experience with your own branding. ## Pinterest API FAQ ### Can I create Pinterest Pins via API? Yes. IndReelForge integrates with the Pinterest API v5 to create Pins programmatically. Upload the image and set the board, title, description, link and alt text in a single API request. ### Does IndReelForge support Pinterest video Pins? Yes. Upload video files to Pinterest as video Pins. IndReelForge handles the multi-step Pinterest video upload (registering the media and uploading the file) and then creates the Pin on your board. ### Can I target a specific Pinterest board when posting? Yes. Use the /api/platforms/pinterest/boards endpoint to list all boards for a connected account, then pass the board_id in your upload request to target the correct board. ### Is there a free tier for the Pinterest API? Yes. The IndReelForge free plan includes 10 uploads per month covering all platforms including Pinterest. No credit card required to test the Pinterest integration. ## Pinterest Upload API Pricing Start with our free plan that includes 10 uploads per month shared across your connected platforms. Paid plans from ₹499/month include unlimited Pins. All plans include Standard Pins, Video Pins, and Idea Pins. [View all pricing plans →](https://indreelforge.com/pricing) ## Explore More ### Other platforms - [Instagram API →](https://indreelforge.com/platforms/instagram) - [YouTube API →](https://indreelforge.com/platforms/youtube) - [TikTok API →](https://indreelforge.com/platforms/tiktok) - [LinkedIn API →](https://indreelforge.com/platforms/linkedin) - [X (Twitter) API →](https://indreelforge.com/platforms/x-twitter) - [Facebook API →](https://indreelforge.com/platforms/facebook) - [All 16 platforms →](https://indreelforge.com/platforms) ### Automation & no-code - [n8n integration →](https://indreelforge.com/integrations/n8n) - [Make.com integration →](https://indreelforge.com/integrations/make) - [Zapier integration →](https://indreelforge.com/integrations/zapier) - [Airtable integration →](https://indreelforge.com/integrations/airtable) - [AI Agents (LangChain, OpenAI) →](https://indreelforge.com/integrations/ai-agents) ### Get started - [Pricing →](https://indreelforge.com/pricing) - [API Documentation →](https://docs.indreelforge.com) - [Status →](https://indreelforge.com/status) - [Sign up free →](https://indreelforge.com/signup) ## Start Creating Pins Today Automate your Pinterest marketing with IndReelForge. Get your API key in under a minute and start creating Standard Pins, Video Pins, and Idea Pins programmatically. [Get Your Free API Key](https://indreelforge.com/signup)