How to Download Pinterest Images and Videos from Public Pins — Free Browser Guide (2026)

MediaDrop supports downloading the following types of public Pinterest content:

• Image Pins — still photos and graphics from public Pins
• Video Pins — video content published as public Pins
• Standard Pinterest URLs — links in the format pinterest.com/pin/[ID]
• pin.it short links — the shortened links Pinterest generates when sharing

Audio extraction is not available for Pinterest content — only visual content (images and video) can be downloaded.

The Pin must be on a public board from a public Pinterest account. Secret boards, private profiles, and Pins that require a Pinterest login cannot be downloaded. As with other platforms, test the link by opening it in a browser without logging into Pinterest — if the Pin loads, it is publicly accessible.

Use Pinterest Downloader for both images and videos from Pinterest.

How to Copy a Pinterest Pin Link

From the Pinterest mobile app:

1. Open Pinterest and navigate to the Pin you want to download.
2. Tap the Share button (the upward arrow icon).
3. Tap Copy link. This copies the full Pinterest URL or a pin.it short link.

From Pinterest on desktop:

1. Click on the Pin to open it.
2. Click the three-dot menu (⋯) at the top of the Pin.
3. Click Copy link. Alternatively, copy the full URL from your browser's address bar — both formats work well.

Downloading the Pin

1. Go to MediaDrop Pinterest Downloader.
2. Paste your Pinterest link into the input field.
3. Click Download and wait for the result to appear.
4. Click the download link to save the image or video file to your device.

Downloaded images save in JPG or PNG format depending on the original. Videos save as MP4 files. On mobile, files go to your Downloads folder or Files app.

Pinterest downloads fail less frequently than Instagram or Facebook downloads because Pinterest is designed as a public discovery platform — most content is inherently public. However, there are still cases where downloads do not work.

Secret boards and private profiles

Pinterest accounts can create Secret boards that are invisible to other users. Pins saved to Secret boards cannot be accessed via public URLs. Similarly, profiles set to private restrict all their Pins to approved followers.

Embedded media from other websites

Some Pinterest Pins are not actually hosted on Pinterest's servers — they are links to content hosted on external websites. When someone Pins an image from a third-party site, Pinterest displays a preview but the actual file lives on the original website. These Pins may not download successfully through Pinterest URLs because the content is not stored on Pinterest directly.

Deleted or moved Pins

If a Pin was deleted by the creator or removed by Pinterest, the URL no longer resolves to accessible content. This is especially common for content that violates Pinterest's policies.

Pins from suspended or closed accounts

If the Pinterest account that created the Pin has been suspended or closed, its content becomes inaccessible even if it was previously public.

If a download fails, verify the Pin opens correctly in your browser without logging in. If it does not, the content is not publicly accessible. If it does open but the download fails, try copying the link again fresh and attempting the download once more. Read Why Some Video Links Do Not Work for additional troubleshooting.

Pinterest is unique among social platforms because much of its content is not created by Pinterest users — it is discovered and re-pinned from across the web. A single image on Pinterest may have originated on a fashion photographer's website, a food blog, a brand's marketing campaign, or an artist's portfolio. This means ownership of Pinterest content is often complex.

When downloading is appropriate

• Personal reference and mood boarding: Saving Pinterest images for your own inspiration, mood boards, design reference, or offline browsing is the most common personal use case.
• Your own Pins: If you are a content creator who posted your own images or videos to Pinterest, downloading them through MediaDrop is a legitimate backup method.
• Content you have permission to use: If a Pin explicitly states it is available for free commercial use (common with stock photo Pins), downloading and using it within those terms is appropriate.

When to be careful

• Pinterest images are frequently copyrighted work from photographers, artists, and designers. Downloading for personal reference is generally harmless; reposting them on other platforms or using them commercially is a different matter entirely.
• Always check whether an image has a license — many photographers on Pinterest link back to their portfolios where usage terms are specified.
• Avoid using downloaded Pinterest images in marketing materials, websites, or any commercial context without explicit permission from the original creator.

Learn more: Is It Legal to Download Social Media Videos and Images?

For designers, marketers, and content creators, Pinterest is an invaluable research tool. Here are the most practical ways to use MediaDrop for Pinterest in a professional context.

Building reference libraries: Download high-quality images to your device to use as style references, color palette inspiration, or layout inspiration when creating original designs. Always create entirely new work from these references rather than reproducing the original images.

Extracting color palettes: After downloading a Pinterest image that has a color scheme you want to reference, upload it to Color Palette Extractor to extract the exact hex color codes from the image. This is particularly useful for brand design and social media aesthetic planning.

Video content reference: Pinterest video Pins are often professionally produced short clips from brands, creators, and marketers. Downloading them for private study of production techniques, pacing, and content formats can inform your own video strategy.

Presentation and mood board materials: Downloaded Pinterest images can be used in client presentations and internal mood boards — provided they are clearly labeled as reference material, not final assets, and are replaced with properly licensed images in any final deliverable.

Pinterest occupies a unique position in the visual content ecosystem — it is simultaneously a search engine, a mood boarding tool, a design reference library, and a product discovery platform. Understanding how it fits into a creator's workflow helps clarify the most practical ways to use downloads from Pinterest responsibly.

For social media content creators

Pinterest is an excellent source of trending visual formats, color palette inspiration, and layout ideas. Creators in fashion, food, beauty, interiors, and travel use Pinterest extensively to understand what visual styles are resonating with audiences before creating their own original content. Downloading reference images to a private inspiration folder — then creating entirely original content inspired by those references — is the standard workflow.

For graphic designers and marketers

Designers use Pinterest to study typography, layouts, brand identities, and color systems. Saving high-quality references from Pinterest is far more efficient than trying to recreate screenshots. The key distinction is that these downloads are inputs to the creative process — the final deliverable should always be original work, not a reproduction of the downloaded reference.

For product and e-commerce businesses

Pinterest is one of the highest-converting referral traffic sources for e-commerce. Businesses use it both to promote their own products and to research what visual styles drive engagement in their category. Downloading competitor content for private analysis of what is performing well is a standard competitive research practice.

Combining Pinterest downloads with MediaDrop tools

After downloading a Pinterest image, Color Palette Extractor extracts the exact hex codes from the image for brand or design use. Background Remover can isolate product or subject elements from reference images. Image Compressor reduces file size for use in presentations or mood boards without loss of visual quality.

Can I download entire Pinterest boards?
MediaDrop processes individual Pin links — one at a time. Bulk board downloads require dedicated software tools, not browser-based tools. For individual Pins that matter most, copy each Pin's link separately and download individually.

Why do some Pinterest images download at low resolution?
Pinterest displays images at different resolutions depending on the Pin's source and how it was uploaded. If the original image was uploaded at low resolution, that is the resolution available for download — Pinterest does not upscale images. For higher resolution, try finding the original source website that the Pin links to.

Can I download Pinterest video Pins?
Yes. Video Pins from public Pinterest accounts are supported by MediaDrop's Pinterest Downloader. The video saves as an MP4 file to your device.

What is the difference between a Pinterest Pin link and a pin.it link?
A full Pinterest Pin URL looks like pinterest.com/pin/[number]. A pin.it link is a shortened version generated when you share a Pin from the mobile app. Both formats work with MediaDrop's Pinterest Downloader — you do not need to expand a pin.it short link before pasting it.

Why does my Pin open in the browser but fail to download?
The most common cause is that the Pin's image or video is actually hosted on an external website, not Pinterest's servers. Pinterest shows a preview but the actual file lives elsewhere. In this case, go to the source website linked on the Pin page and download directly from there.

Downloading Pinterest images and videos is straightforward with MediaDrop. Copy the Pin link using Pinterest's share button or from the browser address bar, paste it into the Pinterest Downloader, and save the file. Most failures trace to private content or embedded third-party media — both of which can be diagnosed quickly by testing the link in an incognito browser window.

Use downloaded Pinterest content within appropriate boundaries. Personal reference, inspiration, and backup of your own content are all legitimate uses. Commercial use, redistribution, and reposting of others' work require the original creator's permission.