How to Download Pinterest Clips (Short Video Pins)
Pinterest clips are the short video Pins you scroll past between images. They loop, they have sound, and sometimes you want one saved to your own device instead of just pinned to a board. This guide covers what clips actually are and how to download them in full quality on any device.
Quick answer
Copy the clip's link from the share menu, paste it into a downloader like PinterestClick, pick your quality, and save the MP4 with sound to your phone or computer.
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Open the downloaderWhat Pinterest clips actually are
A clip is Pinterest's name for a short video Pin. Unlike a static image, it plays a few seconds of footage on a loop and usually carries audio. You will spot them in the home feed and in search results with a small play icon. They are different from Idea Pins, which can be multi-page stories. If a Pin moves and has sound, it is a clip, and it saves as an MP4 file.
Grab the clip's link first
- Open the clip in the Pinterest app or on the website.
- Tap the share icon (the arrow or three dots).
- Choose Copy link. You will get a pin.it short link or a full pinterest.com URL.
- Both formats work fine in a downloader, so paste whichever one you get.
Download a clip on iPhone or Android
- Copy the clip link using the share menu.
- Open PinterestClick in your mobile browser and go to the HD video downloader.
- Paste the link into the box and tap the download button.
- Pick your quality, usually 720p or 1080p when the source allows it.
- Save the MP4. On iPhone it lands in your Camera Roll or Files; on Android it lands in your Gallery or Downloads folder.
Download a clip on desktop
On a Mac or Windows machine the steps barely change. Copy the clip's link from Pinterest in your browser, open the PinterestClick video tool in another tab, and paste it in. Choose the resolution you want and click download. The MP4 saves to your Downloads folder by default, with the audio track intact. Desktop is handy when you want the largest available file or plan to edit the clip afterward.
Quality options and keeping the sound
A clip can only be saved at the quality Pinterest actually stored, so a phone-shot Pin will not become 4K just because you picked the highest option. Most clips top out at 720p or 1080p. If you see multiple resolutions, the larger number is sharper and heavier. Make sure the download says MP4 rather than a muted format, since a proper clip download keeps the original sound instead of stripping it.
Saving clips without a watermark
Downloaded clips come from Pinterest's own video file, so there is no extra logo burned across the frame. That keeps the footage clean if you want to trim it in an app like CapCut or drop it into a slideshow. One honest note: a clean file is not a free pass. Save clips for personal use, and if you plan to repost or edit someone's work, credit the original creator or ask first.
Questions
What is the difference between a Pinterest clip and an Idea Pin?+
A clip is a single short video Pin that loops with sound. An Idea Pin can be several pages of video, images, and text stitched together. Clips download as one MP4 file.
Can I download Pinterest clips with sound?+
Yes. A clip saved as an MP4 keeps its original audio. If your file comes out silent, you likely grabbed a muted or image-only version, so redo it and choose the MP4 option.
Do downloaded clips have a watermark?+
No. The file comes straight from Pinterest's video source, so there is no logo stamped over the video. The picture stays clean for viewing or editing.
What quality can I get, and can I download in 4K?+
You can only save the quality Pinterest stored, usually 720p or 1080p. True 4K only appears if the creator uploaded it that way, which is rare for clips.
Where do saved clips go on my phone?+
On iPhone the MP4 usually appears in your Camera Roll or the Files app. On Android it goes to your Gallery or the Downloads folder, depending on your browser settings.
Do I need the Pinterest app or an account to download a clip?+
No. You only need the clip's link. A tool like PinterestClick works in any browser with no login, so you can paste a pin.it link and save the video directly.