How to Download Pinterest Idea Pins (Story Pins) — Complete Guide

Pinterest Idea Pins (formerly Story Pins) are multi-page, interactive pins that cannot be saved with Pinterest’s standard save button. This guide explains how to download Idea Pin content to your device.

What Are Pinterest Idea Pins?

Idea Pins are multi-slide pins featuring step-by-step content — recipes, tutorials, how-to guides — with up to 20 pages per pin. Unlike standard pins, they cannot be saved to boards or downloaded natively because they are designed for in-app consumption. Each slide can contain a video, image, or a combination.

How to Download Pinterest Idea Pins

1. Open the Idea Pin on Pinterest (they appear with a multi-page indicator in the corner)
2. Copy the pin URL from the browser address bar
3. Go to socialsavehub.com/pinterest-downloader
4. Paste the URL → click Download
5. The downloader returns the available media from the Idea Pin — save each file

What Gets Downloaded from an Idea Pin

Because Idea Pins are multi-slide, the downloader extracts the individual media assets:

• Video slides download as MP4 files
• Image slides download as JPG files
• Text overlays and interactive elements (polls, stickers) are part of Pinterest’s app rendering and are not present in the raw media files

Limitations

• Text overlays not included: Text added within the Pinterest editor appears in the app but is not burned into the downloaded media file. The raw image or video underneath is what downloads.
• Music tracks: Background music added via Pinterest’s music library is licensed for in-app use only and is not included in downloaded files.
• Voiceovers: Creator voiceovers recorded within the Pinterest app are mixed into the video track and will be present in the downloaded MP4.

Troubleshooting

• URL does not work: Make sure you have a pin URL (containing /pin/) not a board or profile URL.
• Only the first slide downloads: Not all Idea Pins expose every slide’s media via the public URL. This depends on how the creator uploaded the content.
• Private pin: Idea Pins on secret boards or from private accounts cannot be downloaded.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I download someone else’s Idea Pin tutorial for personal reference?

Yes, for personal reference. Re-publishing or distributing the content without the creator’s permission is copyright infringement.

Do Idea Pins expire like Instagram Stories?

No. Pinterest Idea Pins do not expire — they remain on the creator’s profile until deleted.

Can I download my own Idea Pins from Pinterest?

Yes. Use the same method — paste your own Idea Pin URL into the downloader. Pinterest’s data export feature also lets you download all your own content at once.