How to Add a Comment in Pinterest: A Quick Mobile Guide

Q: Can I edit a text comment after posting it?

The retrieved help pages explicitly document the Edit and Delete options only for photo comments. They do not clearly document a way to edit text comments after they have been posted.

To add a comment in Pinterest on the mobile app, open a Pin and tap Comments or the speech bubble with a heart icon. Then type your message in the Add a comment field and tap Post if it appears on your screen.

How to add a comment in Pinterest on mobile

Open the Pinterest app and navigate to the Pin you want to comment on.
Look for Comments or the speech bubble with a heart icon on the Pin, the control may appear differently depending on your device.
Tap that icon or label to open the comment section.
In the Add a comment field, type your text comment. Comments can be up to 500 characters.
Tap Post if the button is visible on your screen; on some devices the comment is posted directly from the field without a separate label.

This process works on all supported devices in the Pinterest app. The interface can vary by device and Pin, but the comment field always appears under Comments or beside the speech bubble icon.

Adding mentions and photo comments

Use @mentions to bring people into the conversation. To mention other users, type @ followed by their username in the comment field. You can mention up to 5 people in a single comment, which brings them into the conversation directly. Use a photo comment when a picture adds context. To add a photo comment, tap the image icon next to the comment field and choose a photo from your gallery. This is especially useful when you want to share your phone photos and media to provide visual context rather than just text.

Managing and removing your photo comments

If you need to change or remove a photo comment you have posted, tap the ellipsis icon (three dots) next to that comment. From the menu that appears, select Edit to replace the photo or Delete to remove it entirely. Note that text comments have a 500-character limit, and the help documentation explicitly covers editing and deleting for photo comments but does not clearly document the same option for text-only comments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can comments be added on every Pin?

Comments are available on Pins, but the control shown can vary by device and by the specific Pin. Some Pins may not display the comment field depending on the creator's settings or the app version.

Can I edit a text comment after posting it?

The retrieved help pages explicitly document the Edit and Delete options only for photo comments. They do not clearly document a way to edit text comments after they have been posted.

Is there an iPhone-only or Android-only path for commenting?

No. The retrieved help pages do not give separate iPhone and Android menu paths. They state that the interface differs by device, but the core steps, tapping the speech bubble or Comments label, typing in the field, and posting, apply across all devices.

What happens if I mention more than 5 people in one comment?

Pinterest limits mentions to a maximum of 5 people per comment. If you try to mention more, only the first 5 @mentions will be recognized and notified.

Can I add a photo comment from any source besides my gallery?

The help documentation specifies that you add a photo comment by tapping the image icon and choosing a photo from your gallery. No other source, such as a camera or URL, is documented for photo comments.

For the wider topic, see phone photos and media.