Pinterest Video Downloader
Download videos, GIFs, images from public Pinterest pins. Paste a pin link below to preview it, then save the file to your device.
Public pins only. Downloaded files are not saved on our servers.
SIMPLE STEPS
How to Download Pinterest Videos
It helps to know exactly what happens at each step before you start. Here's the full walkthrough, from copying the Pin's link to saving the file on your device.
Copy the Pin Link
Open the Pinterest app and tap the Pin you want. Tap the share icon or the three dots , then choose Copy link.
Open the Pinterest app and tap the Pin you want. Tap the share icon or the three dots , then choose Copy link.
Open the Pin on pinterest.com and copy the address from your browser's address bar. The share icon also offers Copy link.
Tip: On a phone, Copy
link
gives a short pin.it link. That is the right link. Paste it as it is. The Pin
must be public. Pins on secret boards cannot be read.
Paste and Preview
Paste the Pinterest URL into the box at the top of this page. Select Preview to load the Pin and see its available media.
Download and Save
The preview shows what the Pin holds. Pick the button you need: Download Photo or Download Video for the file itself, or Download Audio (MP3) to keep only the sound of a video Pin.
Android puts it in the Download folder. Every name starts with pinterest_, so it is
easy to spot among your other files.
Safari may ask you to confirm the save before it begins. The name starts with
pinterest_. An image arrives as pinterest_photo.jpg.
Your browser saves it wherever downloads normally go, under a name starting with
pinterest_, for example pinterest_video_HD.mp4.
ABOUT PINTEREST DOWNLOADER
What Is a Pinterest Video Downloader, and Why Do You Need One?
If you use Pinterest a lot, you've probably run into this. You find something you actually want to keep, and there's just no download button anywhere. Pinterest was really built for browsing and collecting ideas, not for letting you walk away with an actual copy of anything.
The "Save" button feels like it should work like a download, but it doesn't. When you save a Pin to a board, you're not saving the file, you're just saving a link back to the original post. Most of the time that's fine. But if the person who posted it deletes it, or their account disappears, or Pinterest takes it down, every board you saved it to loses it too. There was never a real copy there to begin with, just a pointer to something that could vanish at any time.
This turns into a real problem when something you saved a while back suddenly matters again, and it's just gone. No backup, nothing saved on your end, nothing you can do about it. Whatever that Pin was worth to you goes away the moment the original does, and Pinterest gives you no way to get it back.
A Pinterest video downloader fixes that. Instead of just saving a link, it grabs the actual file, whether that's a video or a photo, and puts it on your device. Once you've got it, you have a local copy that remains available even if the original is later deleted or the account goes away.
Using one is meant to be easy. You paste the link to a public Pin, and that's basically it, no settings to mess with, nothing to configure. It just gives you the one thing Pinterest never really offered: a copy of the content stored directly on your device, rather than something you only bookmarked.
SUPPORTED CONTENT
What You Get from a Pin
Paste a Pin, and you'll get one file back, a video, an image, or just the audio, depending on what the Pin actually is.
A Video Pin
Saved as an MP4 file, the same format almost every device and app already supports. Preview it first to make sure it's the right one, then select Download Video to save it.
An Idea Pin
An Idea Pin can contain multiple images or videos. You can preview the available media and download the image or video you want as a separate file.
An Image Pin
Saved as a JPG file, matching what's shown on the Pin's page. Useful for mood boards, references, or just keeping something you don't want to lose track of.
A GIF
Save animated GIF content from supported Pins as a video file that keeps the animation. The downloaded file can be played on devices and apps that support MP4 video.
Just the Audio
Sometimes the video isn't the point, it's what's playing underneath it. Every video Pin gives you the option to download just the audio as an MP3, right alongside the video, no separate tool needed.
REAL USE CASES
Why People Download Pinterest Content
Saving a Pin isn't just about watching it later. Here are some of the real reasons people choose to keep a copy of Pinterest content.
Inspiration & Mood Boards
Save your favourite design, fashion, travel and home decor Pins as files you can keep together while building an inspiration collection.
Step-by-Step Visual Guides
Save photo-based tutorials, craft instructions and recipe guides so the visual steps remain available in the same format as the original Pin.
Design & Creative Research
Designers, photographers, architects and other creative professionals use Pinterest for visual research, from colour palettes and layouts to styles and creative references.
Wedding & Event Planning
Save venue ideas, decoration styles, outfits, invitations and other inspiration Pins while planning a wedding, party or special event.
Fitness & Meal Ideas
Keep workout references, exercise demonstrations, meal ideas and recipe images together so they're easy to revisit when planning your next routine.
Travel Planning
Save destination photos, hotel inspiration, places to visit and itinerary ideas while putting together a trip and deciding what you want to explore.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Common Pinterest Download Problems
Most download problems are caused by the Pin link, privacy settings, missing media, or a temporary connection issue.
Pin Link Not Accepted
The link must point to a Pinterest Pin. Use the full Pin URL, such as
pinterest.com/pin/123456789/.
What to do: Open the Pin itself and copy its link. Do not use a board or profile URL.
Private or Restricted Pin
Only publicly accessible Pins can be read. A Pin from a secret board or a login-only page cannot be processed.
What to do: Open the Pin in a browser where you are not signed in. If it cannot be viewed publicly, it cannot be downloaded.
Pin Has No Downloadable Media
Some Pins contain only text or link to another website. These Pins may return a "Could not find any downloadable media in this pin" message.
What to do: Try a Pin that contains supported video or image media.
Connection Problem
A network problem can stop the request from completing and may show a "Network error. Please check your connection and try again." message.
What to do: Check your internet connection and try the same Pin again.
Pinterest Did Not Respond
If Pinterest does not return usable data for a Pin, the page may show "Failed to fetch Pinterest media. Please try again."
What to do: Wait a moment and try the same Pin again.
Too Many Requests
Sending too many requests in a short period can trigger the site's abuse protection. You may see "Too many requests from this IP, please try again after 5 minutes."
What to do: Wait five minutes before trying again.
Got Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about downloading from Pinterest.
How do I copy a Pinterest Pin link on mobile?
Open the Pin in the Pinterest app and tap the Share option. Choose Copy link, then return to the downloader and paste the link into the input box.
Can I download Pinterest photos as well as videos?
Yes. StatusDownloader works for both video Pins and image Pins. Paste any public Pin URL and the tool detects the content type automatically. An image download gives you Pinterest’s own image file, typically 736px wide, rather than a re-compressed screen capture.
Does downloading a Pin notify the creator?
No. Pinterest does not send any notification to Pin creators when someone downloads their content using a third-party tool. The download happens without any interaction with the creator’s Pinterest account.
Do I need to log in to my Pinterest account?
No account or login of any kind is required. You only need the public URL of the Pin you want to download. Copy the link from Pinterest and paste it directly into StatusDownloader, no password, no email signup, no personal information needed.
Can I download just the audio from a Pinterest video?
Yes. When a video Pin has sound, StatusDownloader shows a separate option to download just the audio as an MP3, right alongside the video download, no extra steps or separate tool needed.
Why is a Pinterest video not downloading?
Common reasons: (1) The Pin is on a private board, only public Pins can be downloaded. (2) The URL was copied incorrectly. It needs to be a pinterest.com Pin link, a country domain such as in.pinterest.com or pinterest.co.uk, or a pin.it short link. (3) The Pin was deleted by its creator. Try opening the Pin on Pinterest first to confirm it is still accessible.
Is it legal to download Pinterest content?
Downloading Pinterest content for personal, offline use is generally acceptable. Re-posting someone else’s Pins publicly, using downloaded content commercially, or monetising another creator’s work without permission may violate copyright law. Always use downloaded content responsibly and credit original creators.
Are there any download limits?
The service uses an anti-abuse limit of 50 requests per IP address every 5 minutes to prevent excessive requests. If you reach the limit, wait five minutes before trying again.
SAVE YOUR PIN
Keep Your Favorite Pins on Your Device
Found a Pin you want to keep? Download the available video or image to your phone or computer so you can easily find it later.