How to Download a Pinterest Video on iPhone, Android & PC
Saving a Pinterest video comes down to two things: the Pin's link and a tool that can read it. The link is the same on every device, but where the file ends up differs a little between iPhone, Android and desktop. Below is the exact process for each, plus what to do when a Pin refuses to download.
Quick answer
Copy the Pin link (Share → Copy link), paste it into PinterestClick, tap Download, and save the MP4. The steps are the same on iPhone, Android and computer.
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Download a Pinterest video on iPhone or iPad
- Open the video Pin in the Pinterest app.
- Tap the share icon, then choose Copy link.
- Come back here, paste the link, and tap Download.
- Pick your quality — the MP4 saves to the Files app.
- Open it in Files, tap Share, and choose Save Video to move it into Photos.
Download a Pinterest video on Android
- Open the Pin, then tap the share arrow or the three dots.
- Tap Copy link.
- Paste it into the box above and tap Download.
- Choose the MP4 — it lands in your Downloads folder or Gallery.
Download a Pinterest video on Windows or Mac
Open the Pin on pinterest.com, copy the URL straight from the address bar, and paste it into the box on our homepage. Click Download and the MP4 goes to your Downloads folder, ready to play or drop into a video editor. Copying from the address bar is the fastest route on a computer, but Share → Copy link works too.
Which quality can you download — 720p, 1080p or 4K?
A single Pin can hold the video at more than one resolution, and the sharpest one available is what you want. When you paste a link you're shown the qualities the Pin actually contains — often 720p and 1080p, and 4K when the creator uploaded it that way. There's no re-encoding, so the file you save is the same one Pinterest streams, pixel for pixel. If a download ever looks soft, it's because a lower resolution was picked — choose the highest on offer.
Does the download keep the sound?
Yes. A Pinterest video downloads as a normal MP4 with its original audio intact — nothing is muted or stripped out. If a clip looks silent after saving, it's almost always because the Pin itself was uploaded without sound, not because the download removed it.
Downloading from a pin.it short link
Share sheets often hand you a shortened pin.it link instead of the full pinterest.com/pin/… URL. Both work — paste the pin.it link and it's followed to the real Pin automatically. Country versions of the address (pinterest.ca, pinterest.co.uk and so on) behave the same way, so you don't need to convert anything first.
Is it safe, and will there be a watermark?
Pinterest doesn't stamp a logo onto the videos people upload, so a clean download has no watermark — the file comes back exactly as it was posted. You don't sign in, install anything or hand over an account, which keeps the process simple and private. The only Pins you can't reach are ones that aren't public in the first place.
What you can do with a saved Pinterest video
Once the MP4 is on your device it behaves like any other video: play it offline, drop it into an editor like CapCut or Premiere, or repost it to Reels, TikTok or WhatsApp Status. One rule worth keeping — the video still belongs to whoever made it, so save for personal use and credit or ask the creator before republishing their work.
Where does the file actually go?
On iPhone, downloads land in Files first and you move them into Photos. On Android, they usually appear in Downloads or straight in the Gallery. On a computer, everything goes to the Downloads folder unless you've told your browser to ask each time.
If a Pin won't download
- Private or secret boards can't be read — the Pin has to be public.
- Deleted or expired Pins return nothing.
- A few Pins are region-locked; a Pin that plays for you may not be reachable everywhere.
- Double-check you copied the full link and not a search or board URL.
Questions
Where do downloaded Pinterest videos go?+
On a phone they save to Files, Downloads or your Gallery; on a computer they save to your Downloads folder.
Can I download a Pinterest video without the app?+
Yes. You only need the Pin's link and a browser — no Pinterest app required.
Why is the video only in Files on my iPhone?+
iOS saves downloads to Files by default. Open it there, tap Share and choose Save Video to add it to Photos.
Does downloading cost anything?+
No. It's free, with no account and no limit.
Can I download a Pinterest video in HD?+
Yes. You're shown the resolutions the Pin contains and can pick the sharpest — usually 720p or 1080p, and 4K when it exists. The file isn't re-encoded, so quality isn't lost.
Is there a watermark on the download?+
No. Pinterest doesn't add one, and neither do we — the video saves exactly as the creator posted it.
Does the video download with sound?+
Yes, the original audio is kept. A silent result usually means the Pin was posted without sound.