How to Schedule Pinterest Pins with Flow – Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to work around Flow's current lack of direct Pinterest support using RSS auto‑posting and third‑party tools.
Flow currently does not support direct Pinterest publishing, but you can still automate Pinterest pins by using Flow’s RSS auto‑posting feature combined with a third‑party Pinterest scheduler, letting you keep a consistent visual presence without manual effort.
What social platforms does Flow actually schedule?
Flow focuses on the most widely used professional and visual networks. You can schedule and publish to Facebook Pages, Instagram (via a connected Facebook Page), X (text‑only), and LinkedIn Profile. The platform also offers AI‑generated captions (1 credit per post) and AI‑generated images (3 credits per post), bulk posting, a visual content calendar, and RSS auto‑posting for evergreen content.
- Facebook Pages – full post support
- Instagram – JPEG images only, requires a linked Facebook Page
- X – text‑only, no media
- LinkedIn Profile – personal feed publishing
Understanding these limits helps you decide how to route Pinterest content through a supported workflow.
How can I use Flow’s RSS auto‑posting to feed Pinterest?
Many Pinterest marketers maintain a blog or portfolio that automatically generates an RSS feed. By adding that feed to Flow, every new article or image becomes a scheduled entry in Flow’s queue. Then you can connect a third‑party service like Zapier or IFTTT to watch Flow’s RSS output and create a pin on a chosen board.
- Publish your visual content on a blog that provides an RSS feed.
- In Flow, go to Features → RSS Auto‑Posting and add the feed URL.
- Set the posting frequency and queue order.
- Configure a Zapier "RSS → Pinterest" zap to turn each new entry into a pin.
- Test the zap and let Flow handle the timing.
This indirect method respects Flow’s current platform list while still delivering pins on schedule.
What limits should I watch when using the RSS‑to‑Pinterest workaround?
Because the pin creation occurs outside of Flow, the only constraints are those imposed by the RSS feed and the third‑party connector. Within Flow, you must respect the following:
- Instagram posts require JPEG images and a linked Facebook Page.
- X posts cannot contain images or videos.
- AI caption generation consumes 1 credit per post; AI image generation consumes 3 credits per image.
- Bulk posting is limited by your plan’s seat count.
As long as your RSS items contain a valid image URL (JPEG for Instagram, any format for Pinterest via Zapier), the workflow will run smoothly.
Can I try this workflow on Flow’s Free plan?
Yes. The Free plan includes Facebook and Instagram scheduling, which is sufficient for creating the RSS feed and testing the Zapier connection. If you need more seats or want to add LinkedIn Profile publishing, you can upgrade to the Starter ($19/mo), Growth ($49/mo), or Agency ($99/mo) plans. All paid tiers support yearly or lifetime billing through Razorpay and come with a 7‑day money‑back guarantee.
- Free – Facebook + Instagram only
- Starter – adds X and LinkedIn Profile
- Growth – increases AI credit pool and bulk limits
- Agency – unlimited seats and priority support
Start on the Free tier, set up your RSS feed, and upgrade only if you need additional seats or AI credits.
Frequently asked questions
Does Flow ever plan to support direct Pinterest publishing?
Flow’s roadmap is focused on the platforms listed above; there is currently no announced date for native Pinterest support.
Do I need a separate Pinterest account for the Zapier integration?
Yes, you’ll need a personal or business Pinterest account that Zapier can access via OAuth.
Can I schedule multiple Pinterest pins at once?
Through Zapier you can batch‑process RSS items, but each pin is created individually as the feed updates.
What happens if my RSS feed is down?
Flow will retry according to its retry policy; no pins will be sent until the feed is reachable again.
Is there a limit on how many RSS items I can add?
There is no hard limit, but extremely large feeds may affect queue performance; consider filtering to the most recent items.
Ready to automate your visual content? Start your free Flow plan today and let AI handle captions while you focus on creating great pins.
