How to Save Pinterest Videos Without an App
The Pinterest app lets you watch and repin videos, but it won't give you the actual MP4 file to keep. To do that you'd normally be told to grab some downloader app from an app store. You don't need one. A regular web browser can save any public Pinterest video, and it's usually the safer, quicker route.
Quick answer
Copy the pin's link and paste it into a browser-based downloader like PinterestClick, then tap Download to save the MP4. There's nothing to install, and it works the same on phone or desktop.
Ready to download? Paste your Pin link on the homepage.
Open the downloaderWhy skip the downloader apps
Random downloader apps ask for storage and account permissions they rarely need, show aggressive ads, and sometimes bundle trackers. Many stop working within weeks when Pinterest changes something, so you delete and reinstall constantly. A browser tool has none of that baggage. Nothing lives on your phone, there's no login, and if it breaks you just refresh the page. You also avoid handing a third-party app any access to your device.
First, copy the pin's link
Every method below starts with the video's URL. Open the pin, tap the share icon, and choose Copy Link. On desktop you can right-click the pin and copy the address, or grab it from the browser bar. Pinterest shortens some links to a pin.it address, and that works fine too. Keep the link on your clipboard and you're ready for the next step.
Save a Pinterest video on iPhone or iPad
- Open the pin in the Pinterest app, tap the share arrow, and choose Copy Link.
- Open Safari or Chrome and go to PinterestClick.
- Paste the link into the box and tap the button to fetch the video.
- Pick your quality (720p or 1080p HD if it's offered) and tap Download.
- When the MP4 opens, tap the share icon, then Save Video to send it to your Camera Roll.
Save a Pinterest video on Android
- Tap the three-dot or share icon on the pin and choose Copy Link.
- Open Chrome and load the PinterestClick HD video downloader.
- Paste the link, fetch the video, and choose the resolution you want.
- Tap Download, and the MP4 lands in your Downloads folder.
- Open your Gallery to move or play it. Some phones let you save straight to Gallery from the notification.
Save a Pinterest video on Mac or Windows
The desktop flow is the same and often easier because your screen is bigger. In Chrome or any browser, copy the pin's URL from the address bar, open PinterestClick, and paste it in. Choose your quality and click Download. The MP4 saves to your Downloads folder, ready to drop into a project or watch offline. No extension is required, though PinterestClick offers a Chrome one if you'd rather save with a single click while browsing.
If the video won't save
- Make sure the pin is a video, not a static image or a link-out post.
- Private or secret board pins can't be fetched, only public ones.
- If a pin.it short link fails, open it first so it expands to the full URL, then copy that.
- Re-copy the link cleanly, since extra text pasted with it can break the fetch.
- For very new pins, wait a minute and try again while Pinterest finishes processing the video.
Keep it respectful
Saving a video for your own offline viewing, a mood board, or reference is generally fine. Reposting someone's clip as if it were yours, or using it commercially, is not. The person who made it still owns it. If you plan to share or remix a video, credit the original creator and check they're okay with it. A quick save for personal use is the spirit these steps are meant for.
Questions
How do I save videos off Pinterest without an app?+
Copy the pin's link, open a browser tool like PinterestClick, paste the link, and tap Download. It runs in your browser, so there's nothing to install on any device.
Where do saved Pinterest videos go on my phone?+
On iPhone they save to the Camera Roll after you tap Save Video. On Android they land in your Downloads folder and usually show up in the Gallery too.
Can I download Pinterest videos in HD?+
Yes. When you fetch a pin, PinterestClick shows the available resolutions. Pick 720p or 1080p HD if the original was uploaded that quality.
Is it safe to save Pinterest videos in a browser?+
It's safer than installing an unknown app. A browser tool asks for no permissions and stores nothing on your device. Stick to well-known tools and skip anything that wants a login or payment.
Do Pinterest videos save with a watermark?+
No. The MP4 you download is the clean source file with no added watermark, so it plays exactly as it does inside Pinterest.
Can I save a video from a pin.it link?+
Yes. A pin.it short link works the same way. If it doesn't fetch at first, open the link so it expands to the full pin URL, then copy and paste that instead.