How to Download Pinterest Videos and Images for Free (2026 Guide)

Pinterest is one of the most visually rich platforms on the internet — packed with recipe videos, home décor ideas, fashion inspiration, DIY tutorials, and motivational images. While you can save Pins to your boards inside Pinterest, there is no built-in option to download videos or high-resolution images directly to your device.

This guide shows you exactly how to download any public Pinterest video or image for free in 2026 — no app, no account, any device.

Why Pinterest Does Not Have a Download Button

Pinterest is a discovery and bookmarking platform. Its business model is built around keeping users inside the app, pinning content to boards, and driving traffic to the original source. Providing a download button would reduce time-on-site and conflict with creator rights. As a result, downloading content requires a third-party tool.

What You Can Download from Pinterest

• Pinterest videos — short-form videos and video Pins uploaded by creators
• Idea Pins (Story Pins) — multi-slide story-style posts containing videos and images
• Images — high-resolution photos from any public Pin
• GIFs — animated GIF Pins saved as MP4
• pin.it short links — Pinterest short URLs are fully supported

Step-by-Step: How to Download a Pinterest Video

Step 1 — Find the Pin You Want to Download

Open Pinterest in your browser or app. Browse to the video or image Pin you want to save. Make sure the Pin is from a public board — private Pins cannot be downloaded.

Step 2 — Copy the Pin URL

On desktop, copy the URL directly from the address bar. It will look like one of these:

• https://www.pinterest.com/pin/1234567890/
• https://pin.it/AbCdEfG (short link)

On the Pinterest mobile app, tap the Share button on the Pin and select Copy link.

Step 3 — Paste Into SocialSave Hub

Open socialsavehub.com/pinterest-downloader in your browser. Paste the copied Pinterest URL into the input field and click Download. Our tool will fetch the Pin content within seconds.

Step 4 — Save to Your Device

Click the download link that appears to save the video or image to your device. On mobile, hold the link and select Download or Save to Files. On desktop it will go straight to your Downloads folder.

How to Download Pinterest Images in Original Quality

Pinterest compresses images when displayed in feeds and boards. To get the original full-resolution image, you need the direct CDN link — which is exactly what SocialSave Hub retrieves for you. The downloaded image will be in the highest resolution available from Pinterest's servers, often 1080px or wider.

How to Download Pinterest Idea Pins (Story Pins)

Idea Pins are Pinterest's multi-slide story format. Each slide can contain a video or image. To download an Idea Pin, copy its URL and paste it into SocialSave Hub. The tool will return download links for all available media within that Idea Pin — you can save individual slides or the full set.

Does It Work on iPhone and Android?

Yes — SocialSave Hub is fully mobile-friendly. Open the site in Safari (iPhone) or Chrome (Android), paste the Pinterest URL, and download. No app installation needed. The downloaded file saves directly to your photo library or Files app.

Is It Legal to Download Pinterest Content?

Downloading content for personal, offline viewing is generally considered acceptable. However, Pinterest content belongs to the original creators and source websites. You should never:

• Re-upload downloaded content as your own
• Use images or videos commercially without permission
• Remove watermarks or creator credits

Always credit the original creator and respect their intellectual property.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I download from pin.it short links?

Yes. Both full pinterest.com URLs and pin.it short links are supported. Just paste the link and download.

Why is my Pinterest video downloading as MP4?

All Pinterest videos are stored as MP4 on Pinterest's servers. MP4 is the universal video format and plays on every device — iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac.

Can I download Pinterest videos without an account?

Yes. SocialSave Hub requires no Pinterest account or login. Only the public URL of the Pin is needed.