How to Download Pinterest GIFs — Save Animated Pins to Any Device

Pinterest hosts a large collection of animated GIFs alongside standard images and videos. This guide explains how to download Pinterest GIFs and save them to your device.

How Pinterest Handles GIFs

Pinterest stores GIFs in two ways: as actual .gif files (for smaller, shorter animations) and as MP4 videos (for longer or larger animations that would be too large as GIF files). What you download depends on how Pinterest stored the original pin.

How to Download a Pinterest GIF

1. Open the Pinterest pin containing the GIF
2. Copy the pin URL from the browser address bar
3. Go to socialsavehub.com/pinterest-downloader
4. Paste the URL → click Download
5. Save the file — either a .gif or an .mp4 depending on how Pinterest stored it

GIF vs MP4 — What You Get

• .gif file: Plays as an animated GIF in any image viewer, browser, and most messaging apps. Larger file size. Supports transparency.
• .mp4 file: Smaller file size, higher quality animation. Plays as a looping video in any media player. To convert back to GIF format, use ezgif.com — upload the MP4, click GIF, download.

Where to Use Downloaded Pinterest GIFs

• Messaging apps (WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage) — send as a file attachment
• Presentations — insert as an animated image in PowerPoint or Google Slides
• Websites and blogs — embed as a GIF or video element
• Personal collections and mood boards

Troubleshooting

• Downloaded file is not animated: The pin may be a static image that looks like a GIF in the Pinterest preview. If the downloaded file is a JPG or PNG, the pin is not animated.
• MP4 does not loop: Set your media player to loop: in VLC → Playback → Loop; in QuickTime → View → Loop.
• GIF file is very large: Longer GIFs can be 5–20 MB. Compress using ezgif.com → Optimize tool to reduce file size.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I download GIFs from Pinterest on my phone?

Yes. The same process works on iPhone and Android — paste the pin URL in your mobile browser and download the GIF or MP4 file.

Do I need a Pinterest account to download GIFs?

No. SocialSave Hub accesses public pin URLs without any Pinterest login.

Can I use downloaded Pinterest GIFs commercially?

The GIFs on Pinterest are user-uploaded content subject to the original creator’s copyright. Check the pin’s source for licensing information before commercial use.