Does Pinterest let you download videos directly?

Not for most video pins. Pinterest offers a 'Download image' option on some static pins, but standard video pins and Reels have no built-in save-to-device button. That's why people use a web-based downloader that reads the pin's public URL and returns the underlying MP4 file.

What file format are Pinterest videos?

Pinterest streams video using adaptive formats (typically MP4 segments delivered over HLS). A downloader reassembles that stream into a single standard .mp4 file, which is the most widely supported video format — it plays on virtually every phone, computer, browser, and editing app without conversion.

Can I download Pinterest videos as MP4 on iPhone and Android?

Yes. On Android, the MP4 saves to your Downloads folder and usually appears in your gallery automatically. On iPhone, download it in Safari, then use the Files app or long-press to save it to Photos. No app installation is required on either platform.

Will the downloaded MP4 include the audio?

Yes, in almost all cases. Pinterest stores the video and audio tracks separately, and a good downloader combines (muxes) them back into one MP4 so your file has sound. The only exception is a pin the creator originally uploaded without any audio — there's simply no sound track to recover in that case.

Are the downloaded Pinterest videos HD?

You get the highest resolution the creator uploaded — often 720p or 1080p. A downloader can't add quality that isn't in the source, so if a pin was uploaded at a lower resolution, that's the maximum you can save. We always request the best rendition Pinterest is serving for that pin.

Is it legal to download Pinterest videos?

Downloading a Pinterest video for personal, offline viewing is generally fine in most places. Reuploading it, using it commercially, or passing it off as your own is a copyright issue and needs the creator's permission. Always respect the original creator's rights.

How to Download Pinterest Videos as MP4 (Free Guide)

Pinterest is full of short how-tos, recipes, workouts, and design clips worth keeping — but the moment you want one saved offline, you hit a wall: there's no download button. This guide shows you exactlyhow to download Pinterest videos as MP4, step by step, on any device, with the audio intact and no software to install.

Why Pinterest has no download button for videos

Pinterest is built to keep content inside Pinterest — you're meant to save pins to boards, not to your camera roll. On top of that, video pins are streamed in segments rather than served as one downloadable file, so even "right-click and save" doesn't return a usable video. That's the gap a Pinterest video downloader fills: it reads the public pin, grabs the video stream, and rebuilds it into a single MP4 you can actually keep.

Why MP4 is the format you want

MP4 is the universal video container. It plays on iOS and Android out of the box, opens in every major browser, and imports cleanly into editors like CapCut, Premiere, and iMovie without conversion. When you download a Pinterest video as MP4, you get one self-contained file with both picture and sound — no separate audio track to merge, no obscure format your phone refuses to open.

How to download a Pinterest video as MP4 (step by step)

The process is the same whether you're on a phone or a computer:

Open the video pin on Pinterest, either in the app or on the website.
Copy the pin's link. In the app, tap the share icon and choose "Copy link" (you'll get a short pin.it/… URL). On the website, copy the full pinterest.com/pin/… address from your browser's address bar.
Paste the link into our freePinterest video downloader and press Download.
Preview and save. A preview appears with the audio included — confirm it's the right clip, then tap Download to save the MP4 to your device.

That's it. There's no account, no watermark added by us, and no daily limit. If the pin is a short vertical clip, you may find our dedicatedPinterest Reels downloader even more convenient, and for animated pins there's a separateGIF downloader.

How to copy the correct Pinterest URL

Most failed downloads come down to the wrong link. Make sure you're copying the link to the pin itself, not a board, a search results page, or a user profile. Both of these formats work:

Short share links from the mobile app, likehttps://pin.it/AbC123.
Full pin URLs from the desktop site, likehttps://www.pinterest.com/pin/123456789/. International domains such as pinterest.co.uk or in.pinterest.com work too.

Saving the MP4 on each device

On desktop (Windows or Mac)

When you click Download in your browser, the MP4 lands in your Downloads folder by default. From there you can move it, add it to a video project, or play it in any media player.

On iPhone or iPad

Safari saves the file to your Downloads location (usually the Files app). To get it into your camera roll, open Files, find the MP4, then long-press it and choose Save to Photos — or use the Share sheet and pick Save Video.

On Android

Chrome saves the MP4 to your Downloads folder, and most gallery apps pick it up automatically. On some devices you may need to open your Files app and move it into the DCIM folder if you want it to show alongside your camera photos.

Making sure you keep the sound

Because Pinterest stores video and audio separately, a low-quality downloader can hand you a silent clip. A proper one merges the two tracks back together, so the MP4 you save has the original voiceover, music, or ambient sound. If a download ever comes back silent, it's almost always because the creator uploaded the pin without audio in the first place — not something any tool can fix.

Getting the best possible quality

Aim for the highest resolution available, which is whatever the creator uploaded — commonly 720p or 1080p. Two quick tips: use the direct pin URL (not a screenshot or a re-shared link), and if a download looks soft, try the original pin rather than a duplicate someone else re-pinned, since re-uploads are sometimes compressed.

Troubleshooting common problems

"No video found." The pin is probably an image or an Idea pin without a downloadable video. Double-check it actually plays as a video.
The pin is private. Videos on secret boards or private accounts aren't publicly accessible, so they can't be fetched. If it only loads while you're logged in, it can't be downloaded.
Nothing happens after you paste. Re-copy the link directly from the pin, remove any extra text, and try again. A refresh usually clears it up.

A note on copyright

Saving a Pinterest video for your own offline viewing or as private reference is generally acceptable. Reposting it, using it in your own content, or monetizing it is a different matter — that requires the original creator's permission. If you're building your own Pinterest presence and want to earn from it the right way, see our guide onhow to make money on Pinterest, which covers creating original content instead of reusing other people's.

The short version

Downloading Pinterest videos as MP4 takes three steps: copy the pin link, paste it into a downloader, and save the file. It works identically across phones and computers, keeps the audio, and preserves the original quality. Keep it to personal use, respect the people who made the content, and you've got a reliable way to save the clips worth keeping.

How to Download Pinterest Videos as MP4 (Free, Any Device)