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How to Download Pinterest Videos and Images (2026)

Save Pinterest videos, Idea Pins, and high-resolution images for free. A simple no-app guide to downloading from Pinterest on phone and desktop in 2026.

By SnapFrom Team

Pinterest is built for inspiration - recipes, design boards, DIY tutorials, outfit ideas. But saving a pin to a board keeps it inside Pinterest. If you want the actual video or a high-resolution image on your device, you need a downloader. Here is the free, no-app way to do it in 2026.

Why Download from Pinterest?

  • Mood boards and references — Keep design or outfit inspiration in your own folders.
  • Recipes and tutorials — Save step-by-step videos to follow offline in the kitchen or workshop.
  • High-resolution images — Get the full-size image instead of the cropped board thumbnail.
  • Archiving — Pins get removed or boards go private. A local copy keeps it.

How to Download Pinterest Videos and Images

SnapFrom pulls the source file directly. Three steps:

  1. Copy the pin link — Open the pin, tap the Share icon, and choose Copy link. On desktop, copy the URL from the address bar.
  2. Paste it on SnapFrom — Open snapfrom.net and paste the link. It detects Pinterest automatically.
  3. Download — Save the MP4 for videos or the full-resolution image to your device.

No sign-up, no app, no ads.

Downloading on Mobile

iPhone and iPad

  1. In the Pinterest app, tap Share → Copy link.
  2. Open Safari, go to snapfrom.net, and paste the link.
  3. Download — the file appears in your Files app or Camera Roll.

Android

  1. Tap Share → Copy link on the pin.
  2. Open Chrome, go to snapfrom.net, and paste the URL.
  3. Download — it saves to your Downloads folder.

Videos vs Images vs Idea Pins

| Content type | What you get | |--------------|--------------| | Video pin | MP4 in the original resolution | | Image pin | Full-size image, not the cropped thumbnail | | Idea Pin | Each segment saved as video or image |

Tips for Saving Pinterest Content

  • Use the full-size image for printing or design work - the board preview is downscaled.
  • Save tutorials early - popular DIY and recipe pins sometimes get taken down.
  • Respect creators - downloading for personal reference is fine; reposting as your own is not.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free to download from Pinterest?

Yes. SnapFrom is free, with no limits, no account, and nothing to install.

Can I download Idea Pins?

Yes. Paste the Idea Pin link and SnapFrom saves the video or image segments.

Can I get the full-resolution image?

Yes. SnapFrom pulls the source image, not the cropped board thumbnail.

Can I download from private boards?

No. Only public pins can be downloaded.


Found a pin worth keeping? Open SnapFrom, paste the Pinterest link, and download it instantly.

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