Pinterest GIF Downloader — Save Animated Pins
Animated Pins are one of the more confusing things to save from Pinterest, because what looks like a GIF is often stored as a short, silent video. Try to save it the normal way and you frequently end up with a single frozen frame. A Pinterest GIF downloader returns the animation itself, so it still moves when you open it.
Quick answer
Paste an animated Pin's link into PinterestClick and press Download. You get the moving file back — as a GIF or the MP4 Pinterest stores in its place — not a still frame.
Ready to download? Paste your Pin link on the homepage.
Open the downloaderSave animated Pins that actually play
Paste an animated Pin and the tool returns the version that moves — either a true GIF or the MP4 Pinterest uses behind the scenes. Either way it loops or plays exactly as it did on Pinterest, rather than collapsing into a still image.
How to download a Pinterest GIF
- Open the animated Pin.
- Copy its link with Share → Copy link.
- Paste it into the box on our homepage and press Download.
- If the Pin offers more than one version, choose the format you want.
GIF or MP4 — which should you keep?
MP4 is much smaller than a GIF at the same length and quality, and it plays everywhere, so it's the better choice for sharing in chats or posting online. Keep the GIF only when you specifically need a looping image that drops into a document, an email signature or a chat that expects the GIF format.
Why your Pinterest GIF downloads as a video
This is normal, not a bug. Pinterest converts many animated uploads to MP4 because it streams more smoothly and uses less data. The motion is identical — only the container changed. If you truly need a .gif file, convert the MP4 afterwards with any free video-to-GIF tool.
Questions
Why does my Pinterest GIF download as a video?+
Pinterest stores many animated Pins as MP4. The motion is identical; only the file type differs.
Can I get a real .gif file?+
When the Pin is a true GIF, yes. When it's stored as MP4, download the MP4 and convert it with any free video-to-GIF tool.
Is it free to download Pinterest GIFs?+
Yes, with no account and no limit.
Will the animation lose quality?+
No. You get the file Pinterest hosts, saved as-is.