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How to Download Pinterest Videos

Updated: 2026-10-08

Most pins have no download button. Here is how to save the video or photo.

Download a pin

Paste the link of a pin and we fetch the original file: the MP4 for a video, the largest size for a photo, and the real .gif for a GIF.

Pins belong to their creators. Saving for yourself is fine. Ask permission and give credit before you share or publish someone's work.

Step by step

  1. Copy the pin's linkOpen the pin, press Share and copy the link. Short pin.it links work too.
  2. Open the Pinterest DownloaderPaste the link. You can paste up to 20 links at once, one per line.
  3. Press Find mediaEach pin appears as a card with a Video, Photo or GIF label.
  4. Press DownloadVideos save as MP4, photos in a large size and GIFs as .gif files.

Download a pin

Useful tips

Common problems and fixes

Pasting the link gives an error

Use the full pin link or a pin.it link. A board link doesn't work.

I got a photo instead of a video

That pin is a photo. The card label shows Photo.

Frequently asked questions

Do pin.it links work?

Yes. The short link from Pinterest's Share button works.

What quality will the photo be?

The largest version available, not the thumbnail.

Do I need to log in?

No.

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