How to Download Pinterest Videos, Images & GIFs (2026)

· 4 min read · updated 2026-05-08

Pinterest is widely used for recipes, DIY projects, design references, and campaign boards. This guide shows how to back up your own public Pins or save a Pin that its owner has allowed you to use, including available videos, images, and GIFs.

Why Save Pins From Pinterest?

There are plenty of good reasons to download Pinterest content:

  • Authorized offline access — Keep your own or permitted Pins available without Wi-Fi
  • Licensed mood boards — Organize reference material you have permission to use
  • Backup your own pins — Keep copies of content you’ve uploaded
  • Authorized collaboration — Keep material the rights holder has allowed your team to use

How to Download Pinterest Videos

Step 1: Copy the Pin URL

  1. Open Pinterest and find the video pin you want
  2. Click the share icon (or the three-dot menu on mobile)
  3. Select “Copy link”

    Tip: Make sure the URL starts with https://www.pinterest.com/pin/ or https://pin.it/. Both formats work.

Step 2: Paste Into SaveKit

  1. Visit savekit.io
  2. Paste the Pinterest link into the download box
  3. Hit the Download button

Step 3: Choose Quality & Save

  1. Pick your preferred resolution — HD is recommended for video pins
  2. Click Download to save the file
  3. The video saves directly to your device — no watermark, no signup

That’s it — three steps and your pin download is complete.

How to Download Pinterest Images

The process is the same for images:

  1. Copy the pin link from Pinterest
  2. Paste it into SaveKit at savekit.io
  3. Download the full-resolution image

SaveKit grabs the highest available resolution so you get crisp, clear images every time.

How to Download Pinterest GIFs

Pinterest hosts plenty of animated GIFs. SaveKit handles these the same way:

  1. Copy the GIF pin URL
  2. Paste into SaveKit
  3. Download — the file saves as an animated GIF (not a static image)

Tips for Best Results

  • Use the direct pin URL — Links from search results or boards work best
  • Check pin availability — Deleted or private pins can’t be downloaded
  • Respect creators — Get permission before resharing; credit does not replace permission
  • Try different browsers — If a download doesn’t start, switch browsers or clear your cache

Frequently Asked Questions

How to download Pinterest videos?

Open the pin you want to save, tap the three-dot menu and choose Copy Link. Paste the URL into the SaveKit Pinterest Downloader and click Download. The video saves as an MP4 to your device — no Pinterest login required.

How to download videos from Pinterest on iPhone?

On iPhone, open Safari or Chrome and visit savekit.io/pinterest-downloader. Paste the pin URL, tap Download, then long-press the video and Save to Photos. Pinterest’s mobile app blocks direct video saving — SaveKit works around that entirely in the browser.

How to download a Pinterest video on PC or laptop?

On Windows, Mac, or Linux, open any browser and go to savekit.io/pinterest-downloader. Right-click the pin → Copy link, paste into SaveKit, click Download. The MP4 saves to your default Downloads folder.

Can you download videos from Pinterest legally?

A public Pin does not by itself grant permission to copy or reuse it. Download your own content or material the rights holder has authorized you to save, and follow the applicable licence and platform terms.

How to download Pinterest images in original resolution?

SaveKit detects the highest-resolution image version Pinterest makes available for the Pin and returns that file without adding a watermark. The available resolution may differ from the creator’s original upload.

How to download Pinterest GIFs as MP4?

Paste the GIF Pin URL into SaveKit. When Pinterest provides the animation as an MP4, SaveKit returns that available file. Share or embed it only when the rights holder has allowed that use.

Why is my Pinterest video download not working?

Common causes: the pin is from a private board, the URL is incomplete or expired, or the pin’s video has been deleted. Refresh Pinterest, re-copy the URL from the pin’s share menu, and try again. Idea Pins (multi-page pins) require the specific page URL, not the pin overview.

Can I download an entire Pinterest board?

Not in one click — SaveKit downloads pins individually because Pinterest’s API rate-limits bulk requests. Open each pin, copy the link, paste into SaveKit. For large boards, this takes a minute or two but is the safest method that won’t trigger Pinterest blocks.

Do I need a Pinterest account to download pins?

No. SaveKit doesn’t require a Pinterest login or any account. Public pins (the vast majority) are accessible directly. Only pins from private boards require you to be logged in to Pinterest itself.