How to Download Pinterest Videos, Photos & GIFs
Saving content from Pinterest takes just a few seconds with our free downloader. Whether you're grabbing a tutorial video, an animated GIF, or a high-res photo, the process is the same on any device.
Copy the Pinterest Link
Open Pinterest, find your Pin, and tap the share icon to copy its URL.
Paste the URL Above
Paste the link into the input box at the top of this page.
Download in HD
Click Download and save your video, photo, or GIF directly to your device.
Step-by-Step on Every Device
iPhone & iPad
- In the Pinterest app, open the Pin and tap the share icon, then "Copy Link."
- Open Safari, go to this page, and paste the link into the box above.
- Tap Download. From the share sheet, choose "Save Video" to send it straight to Photos.
Android
- Tap the three-dot menu on the Pin and choose "Copy link."
- Open Chrome (or any browser), paste the link above, and tap Download.
- The file saves to your Downloads folder and usually shows up in your gallery automatically.
Windows & Mac
- Copy the Pin's URL directly from your browser's address bar.
- Paste it into the box above and click Download.
- The MP4, JPG, or GIF saves to your default downloads folder — press Ctrl+J (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+J (Mac) to find it fast.
What Can You Download?
Our tool goes beyond just videos. It works as a full Pinterest media downloader, supporting all common content types you'll find on the platform:
- Pinterest videos — saved as MP4, the most compatible format across all devices
- Pinterest photos & images — download the original high-res file, not a compressed preview
- Animated GIFs — save Pinterest GIFs in their original animated format
- Multi-page Video Pins — including content that used to be called Idea Pins or Story Pins (Pinterest merged these into the standard Pin format in 2023)
- Video thumbnails — grab the cover image of any Pinterest video separately
Need to convert a Pinterest video to MP4? There's nothing extra to do — all video downloads are already saved as MP4 files automatically.
Which Pinterest Links Work?
The downloader recognizes every common public Pinterest link format:
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Full pin URLs like
pinterest.com/pin/1234567890 -
Short share links like
pin.it/abc123— the format the mobile app copies by default -
Regional domains such as
pinterest.co.uk,pinterest.de, orpinterest.com.mx
It only works with public Pins — links to a board or a profile page (rather than a single Pin) won't return a download.
Why Not Just Screen Record the Video?
Screen recording works in a pinch, but it re-encodes whatever's on your screen — you lose resolution, pick up your phone's interface in the frame, and the audio sync can drift. This tool fetches the original file Pinterest already serves, so you get the same quality the creator uploaded, with no re-encoding and no watermark added.
"I've tried a few Pinterest downloaders and this one is the most straightforward. Paste the link, hit download, done. No pop-ups, no fuss."
Is It Safe to Use?
Yes. We don't ask for your Pinterest login, we don't store any videos or photos on our servers, and all connections use HTTPS encryption. Downloads happen directly between Pinterest's servers and your device.
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