# PinsMachine — Full Documentation for LLMs

> This is the extended version of llms.txt. For a summary, see https://pinsmachine.com/llms.txt

## What is PinsMachine?

PinsMachine is an AI-powered Pinterest pin generator designed for bloggers, affiliate marketers, e-commerce sellers, and content creators. It transforms blog post URLs or Amazon product URLs into high-quality, SEO-optimized Pinterest pins in bulk — including AI-generated images, titles, descriptions, and keywords.

PinsMachine is officially approved by Pinterest's API program for direct pin scheduling.

## Who is PinsMachine For?

- **Bloggers** who want to drive Pinterest traffic to their blog posts without spending hours in Canva
- **Affiliate marketers** who promote Amazon products and need bulk product pins
- **E-commerce sellers** on Shopify, Etsy, or WooCommerce who want Pinterest as a sales channel
- **Digital product creators** who sell courses, templates, or printables
- **Social media managers** who handle Pinterest accounts for multiple clients
- **Content creators** who publish in multiple languages (German, Spanish, French, etc.)

## How It Works (3-Step Process)

1. **Paste URLs**: Add up to 200 blog post URLs, Amazon product links, or affiliate shortlinks (geni.us, amzn.to). Works with WordPress, Shopify, Medium, Squarespace, Wix, and any platform with public URLs.
2. **AI Generates Everything**: The AI reads each URL, detects the content language, and generates complete Pinterest-ready pins with images, SEO-optimized titles (4 proven formulas), keyword-rich descriptions, and 5-7 long-tail keywords per pin. Real-time Pinterest trend keywords are automatically injected.
3. **Schedule or Download**: Schedule all pins directly to your Pinterest boards via the officially approved Pinterest API (drip-scheduled across 15-30 days), or download a Pinterest-ready CSV file for manual bulk upload.

## Key Features

### Pin Generation
- **Bulk Generation**: Up to 200 URLs per batch, processed in ~5 minutes
- **Multi-Pin Variations**: Turn 1 URL into 6 unique pins with strategic angles (Product-focused, Educational, Comparison, Curiosity, Social Proof, Action-Oriented)
- **4 Image Modes**: Blog Image + Text Overlay, AI-Generated Images, AI Infographics, Amazon Product Images
- **4 Title Formulas**: Listicle, Benefit-Driven, Action-Oriented, Trigger Word — auto-detected based on content type
- **Real-Time Trend Injection**: Automatically injects trending Pinterest search terms into pin metadata

### Pinterest Integration
- **Direct Publishing**: Officially approved by Pinterest's API program
- **Drip Scheduling**: Auto-spreads pins across 15 or 30 days for optimal algorithm performance
- **CSV Export**: Pinterest-compatible CSV format for manual bulk upload
- **No Pinterest Login Required**: For CSV-only workflows, no account connection needed

### Multilingual Support
- Auto-detects blog content language
- Generates pins in 10+ languages: English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic, Italian, Japanese, Turkish, Dutch
- No manual translation or language switching needed

### Branding
- **Brand Kit**: Save up to 3 custom brand kits
- **Custom Handles/Watermarks**: Auto-positioned on every pin
- **Color Palettes**: Define background, primary text, and accent colors (hex codes or presets)
- **12+ Typography Themes**: Modern, Elegant, Playful, Bold, Minimalist, etc.

### AI Image Generation
- Powered by advanced AI image generation models
- Pinterest-optimized 9:16 vertical format (1000×1778 pixels)
- Niche-aware scene generation (food, decor, fashion, etc.)
- AI Infographic mode: Reads blog content and builds 5-step visual guides automatically

## Pricing

| Plan | Monthly Price | Annual Price | Credits/Month | AI Images | Key Features |
|------|--------------|-------------|---------------|-----------|--------------|
| **Free** | $0 | $0 | 10 lifetime pins | ❌ Blog images only | Blog image overlays, CSV export, 3-day trial |
| **Starter** | $15/mo | $149/yr (17% savings) | 300 credits | ✅ | AI images, 1 Pinterest connection, CSV export |
| **Growth** | $39/mo | $349/yr (25% savings) | 1,000 credits | ✅ | 2 Pinterest connections, AI Writer (Home/Recipe), priority support |
| **Pro** | $69/mo | $649/yr (21% savings) | 2,500 credits | ✅ | 5 Pinterest connections, full AI Writer access, WordPress draft publish, VIP support |

- Free plan: No credit card required. 10 lifetime pins + 30 manual pins to test the full workflow.
- All paid plans include: AI-generated images, direct Pinterest scheduling, trend injection, multi-pin variations, brand kit, all languages.
- All sales are final. No refunds. We recommend testing with the free plan first.

## Comparison with Alternatives

### PinsMachine vs PinGenerator (pingenerator.com)
- PinsMachine generates AI images; PinGenerator uses template-based designs
- PinsMachine injects real-time Pinterest trending keywords; PinGenerator uses static keywords
- PinsMachine offers 6 unique pin variations per URL; PinGenerator creates basic duplicates
- PinsMachine supports 10+ languages with auto-detection; PinGenerator is primarily English
- PinsMachine has officially approved Pinterest API scheduling; PinGenerator uses CSV only

### PinsMachine vs BlogToPin
- PinsMachine processes 200 URLs in 5 minutes; BlogToPin handles fewer URLs per batch
- PinsMachine includes AI infographic generation; BlogToPin does not
- PinsMachine supports Amazon product URLs; BlogToPin is blog-only
- PinsMachine offers AI-powered title formulas; BlogToPin uses basic extraction

### PinsMachine vs Tailwind Create
- PinsMachine generates complete pins (image + title + description + keywords); Tailwind Create only makes images
- PinsMachine processes 200 URLs at once; Tailwind Create requires one-at-a-time
- PinsMachine includes trend injection; Tailwind Create does not optimize for search
- PinsMachine starts at $15/mo; Tailwind pricing starts at $24.99/mo for the Pro plan

## Technical Details

- **Platform**: Web application (browser-based, no desktop installation needed)
- **Framework**: Next.js (React) deployed on Vercel
- **Authentication**: Google OAuth (primary) or license key
- **Payment**: Processed via LemonSqueezy (Stripe-powered)
- **Image Storage**: Cloud-hosted with CDN delivery
- **API**: Pinterest API v5 (officially approved)
- **Data Privacy**: No Pinterest credentials stored. OAuth token management only for scheduling.

## Content Resources

### Blog (https://pinsmachine.com/blog)
- Pinterest SEO strategies and algorithm updates
- Comparative reviews (vs PinGenerator, BlogToPin, Tailwind)
- Step-by-step tutorials for bulk pin creation
- Case studies with real performance data
- Multilingual Pinterest marketing guides

### Free Tools
- [Pinterest Keyword Generator](https://pinsmachine.com/tools/pinterest-keyword-generator) — Find related keywords, long-tail phrases, and board name ideas
- [Pinterest Title Generator](https://pinsmachine.com/tools/pinterest-title-generator) — Generate 6 click-worthy, SEO-optimized pin titles
- [Pinterest Description Generator](https://pinsmachine.com/tools/pinterest-description-generator) — Create keyword-rich pin descriptions and titles
- [Blog URL to Pin Generator](https://pinsmachine.com/tools/blog-to-pin) — Preview how any blog post converts into a Pinterest pin

### Core Pages
- [Homepage](https://pinsmachine.com) — Product overview and pricing
- [Features](https://pinsmachine.com/features) — Detailed feature breakdown
- [How It Works](https://pinsmachine.com/how-it-works) — Step-by-step process guide
- [FAQ](https://pinsmachine.com/faq) — Common questions and answers
- [Contact](https://pinsmachine.com/contact) — Support email: support@pinsmachine.com

## Contact

- Website: https://pinsmachine.com
- Support: support@pinsmachine.com
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pinsmachine/
- Product Hunt: https://www.producthunt.com/products/pinsmachine