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Formats3 min read
UGC-style Pinterest pins that actually convert
Authentic phone-photo aesthetics for apps and physical products.
Selfie and mirror angles
Selfie-angle and mirror shots feel native to Pinterest's social discovery feed.
Moody, authentic lighting
Dark moody lighting and flash-on night photos read as real, not studio ads.
Short overlay text
Keep overlay text short (under 8 words) and centered with strong contrast.
Show hands using the product
For physical products, show hands using the item. Scale and context boost click-through.