MaxDownloaderHow to Download Pinterest GIFs
Updated: 2026-10-08
Save an animated pin as a real .gif file you can send or upload.
Pinterest sometimes shows a GIF like a video, and saving it gives you an MP4. This tool looks for the real .gif so you can share it in chats and apps.
If the pin is not a GIF, you get its photo or video instead, and the card label tells you which.
Step by step
- Copy the GIF pin's linkOpen the pin, press Share and copy the link.
- Open the Pinterest GIF DownloaderPaste the link and press Find media.
- Check the GIF labelA card labelled GIF is a real GIF. The preview moves.
- DownloadThe file saves as a .gif.
Useful tips
- Large GIFs make big files. Use Wi-Fi.
- Some apps limit GIF size. If sending fails, try a smaller GIF.
Common problems and fixes
I got an MP4 instead of a GIF
Some pins are videos that look like GIFs. The card label will say Video.
The GIF doesn't move
Some gallery apps don't animate GIFs. Open it in your browser or a chat app.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between GIF and MP4?
A GIF is an image that moves. An MP4 is a video file. Apps treat them differently.
Is the quality reduced?
No. We give you Pinterest's original file.
What if I get a video?
Then the pin is really a video, and its label says Video.