How to Download Pinterest Videos, Images, and GIFs: The Complete Guide

Published by PrintDwn Technical Team • Updated September 2026 • 8 min read

Pinterest is one of the most vibrant visual discovery platforms on the internet, home to more than 500 million active monthly users saving recipes, design ideas, styling tips, fitness routines, and educational tutorials. However, unlike traditional social feeds, Pinterest does not feature a universal "Save Video to Camera Roll" button inside its official app.

Whether you are planning a design project, saving workout exercises for offline gym sessions, or archiving crafting tutorials, this definitive guide walks you through downloading videos, photos, and GIFs from Pinterest across every major device.

1. Understanding Pinterest Media Formats

Before attempting to download pins, it helps to understand what media format you are dealing with:

• Standard MP4 Video Pins: Typically formatted in a 9:16 vertical orientation (1080x1920) or 2:3 ratio with stereo AAC sound. Use our Pinterest Video Downloader to save these.
• Original High-Resolution Photography: While the Pinterest feed renders compressed 564x or 736x thumbnails, the master asset lives on the CDN at original upload resolution. Use our Pinterest Image Downloader to fetch the raw file.
• Animated Pins (.gif vs .mp4): Pinterest frequently converts animated GIFs into looping H.264 video streams to save cellular bandwidth. Our Pinterest GIF Downloader detects both types.

2. How to Download Pinterest Videos on iPhone & iPad (iOS)

Apple's iOS features built-in security controls for downloaded files. Follow these steps to save videos directly to your Photos app:

1. Open the Pinterest App on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Navigate to the video pin you want to save.
3. Tap the Share icon (the paper airplane or three dots) and tap Copy link.
4. Open Safari and go to PrintDwn.com.
5. Paste the copied link into the search box and tap Download.
6. When the video preview appears, tap Download Video (MP4). Safari will ask: "Do you want to download PrintDwn_...mp4?" Tap Download.
7. Tap the small blue download icon in Safari's address bar, tap the file, hit the Share icon at the bottom-left, and select Save Video. The clip is now in your Apple Photos camera roll!

3. How to Download Pinterest Videos on Android

Android makes saving web downloads straightforward:

1. Inside the Pinterest app, tap the Send / Share icon on your chosen video and tap Copy link.
2. Open Google Chrome or your preferred browser and visit PrintDwn.com.
3. Paste the link and tap Download.
4. Tap the blue download button. Chrome will save the MP4 file directly into your device's Download directory. It will immediately show up in your Gallery or Google Photos app.

4. How to Download Pinterest Videos on PC, Mac, and Chromebook

1. In your desktop browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox), click into the Pinterest pin.
2. Copy the link from your browser URL bar or click the Share icon and choose "Copy Link".
3. Navigate to PrintDwn.com and paste the link into the tool.
4. Click Download, and once the preview appears, click the download button to save the MP4 directly to your computer's Downloads folder.

5. Does PrintDwn Add Watermarks?

No. Unlike services that download TikTok or Instagram videos, Pinterest does not imprint a floating platform watermark onto creator videos, and PrintDwn does not inject stamps or logos. For full details, read our guide on Pinterest Videos Without Watermark.

6. Troubleshooting Common Issues

7. Copyright & Ethical Considerations

Downloading media from Pinterest should always be carried out responsibly. Content posted to Pinterest is protected by copyright law and belongs to its respective creators. Personal, offline educational use is widely accepted, but republishing other creators' work without explicit permission violates intellectual property rights.

Please review our Responsible Use Policy and our Disclaimer for full guidance.