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Pinterest.com is a social media platform and visual discovery tool launched in March 2010 by Ben Silbermann, Paul Sciarra, and Evan Sharp. The platform allows users to discover and save content, such as images and videos, by "pinning" them to virtual boards. These boards can be organized around various themes, interests, or projects, and are used for ideas related to fashion, home décor, recipes, travel, and more. Pinterest's primary purpose is to inspire and facilitate the discovery of creative ideas through its highly visual interface.

Users can create an account for free and use the platform to search for ideas, save images, and share their own content. Pins, which are visual bookmarks, link back to the original source, allowing users to explore more in-depth information or purchase items if available. The platform's algorithm helps recommend personalized content based on users' interests and previous interactions, making it a popular tool for discovering new trends and inspiration.

Pinterest serves both individuals and businesses. For businesses, it offers tools for promoting content and products through advertisements and "Rich Pins," which provide additional information directly on the pin. The platform is also widely used by influencers and creators to share and promote ideas, products, and services. As of 2023, Pinterest has hundreds of millions of active users globally, making it one of the most widely used social platforms for visual content sharing.

The platform is available as both a website and a mobile app, offering a seamless user experience across devices. Pinterest also offers features such as group boards for collaborative idea sharing, secret boards for private collections, and analytics tools for business accounts to track engagement.

Pinterest has introduced a variety of features over the years, such as the Lens tool, which uses image recognition to suggest similar pins or products.