How to Download Pinterest Videos on Phone and Computer
To download a Pinterest video, copy the link of the video pin, paste it into VidGrabo's Pinterest page and choose a quality. The video saves to your phone or computer as an MP4 file that you can watch offline. It works in any browser, with no app to install and no Pinterest account needed for VidGrabo.
Pinterest is a favorite place for short recipe clips, craft tutorials, workouts and design ideas, and many of them are worth keeping for later, especially your own pins. This guide shows how to copy a pin link in the app and on desktop, where the file ends up on each device, and how to fix the usual problems.
Step by step: download a Pinterest video with VidGrabo
- Open the video pin in the Pinterest app or on the website.
- Copy the pin link (see the next section for exact steps).
- Go to VidGrabo's Pinterest downloader.
- Paste the link and press the download button.
- Choose a quality, or pick MP3 if you only want the sound.
- Save the file when your browser asks.
VidGrabo is free, needs no sign-up, and handles one pin link at a time.
How to copy a pin link
In the Pinterest app (Android and iPhone)
Open the pin so it fills the screen. Tap the Share icon (it may look like an arrow or an upload symbol), then choose Copy link. In some versions, the share options sit behind the three dots (…). The copied link is often a short address; that's normal and works fine.
On desktop
Click the pin to open it on its own page. The address bar then shows a link that contains "/pin/" followed by a number. Copy it. You can also click the Share icon on the pin and choose Copy link.
Make sure it's a video pin
Pinterest mixes photos, videos and pins that simply link to other websites. A video pin plays directly on Pinterest. If a pin only shows a still image with a "Visit" button, the video lives on another site, and there's no Pinterest video for VidGrabo to save. If you're unsure where to find the copy option in other apps, see how to copy a video link in any app.
Downloading on Android
Copy the pin link in the Pinterest app, open your browser and go to VidGrabo. Long-press the input box, tap Paste, then choose a quality. The video is saved to the Downloads folder and usually appears in the Gallery or Photos app as well. If it doesn't show up, check the Files app under Downloads or your browser's downloads list.
Downloading on iPhone
- Copy the pin link in the Pinterest app.
- Open VidGrabo in Safari or any other browser and paste the link.
- Choose a quality and tap Download when Safari asks.
- Open the Files app and look in Downloads.
To move the video into your Photos library, open it in Files, tap the Share button and choose Save Video.
Downloading on a computer
On Windows, Mac or Linux, open the pin on the Pinterest website, copy the address from the address bar and paste it into VidGrabo in a new tab. The MP4 file goes to your browser's download folder, normally Downloads. Saving on a computer is handy when you're collecting reference clips for a project, since you can sort them into folders straight away.
Saving only the audio
Some Pinterest videos are spoken tutorials or calm background music for relaxation clips. If you only need the sound of a pin you're allowed to use, choose MP3 after pasting the link. You'll get an audio file that plays in any music app. For more about this option, read extracting audio from a video as MP3.
Common problems and fixes
- "No video found." The pin is probably a photo, or a pin that links out to another website. Open it and check whether a video actually plays on Pinterest.
- The pin is on a secret board. Secret boards are visible only to the owner and invited collaborators, so pins there aren't public and can't be downloaded.
- You pasted a board or profile link. VidGrabo needs the link of a single pin, not a whole board. Open the specific pin and copy again.
- The pin was deleted. If the link opens an error page in a browser where you're not logged in, the pin is no longer available.
- The video is too long. VidGrabo has a maximum video length; most Pinterest videos are short, but longer uploads may go over it.
- The picture looks soft. Pick the highest quality offered. If it still looks blurry, the original upload was low resolution, and a download can't add sharpness.
For a broader troubleshooting list, see video download not working: fixes.
Respect pin creators
A lot of video on Pinterest comes from bloggers, cooks, small shops and artists who rely on people visiting their pins and websites. Saving a clip of your own work, or a tutorial to follow offline in your kitchen or workshop, is a sensible personal use. Re-uploading someone's video as a new pin or on another platform is not. Download only videos you own or have permission to use, and keep the original creator credited when you share. More on this is on our copyright page.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Pinterest account to download video pins?
Not for VidGrabo. If the pin is public, its link is enough. You may need an account to browse Pinterest itself, but VidGrabo never asks you to log in.
Can I download a whole board at once?
No. VidGrabo works with one pin link at a time and doesn't support boards, profiles or bulk downloads.
Can I download images from Pinterest with VidGrabo?
VidGrabo is made for video pins. Photo pins aren't videos, so they aren't offered as downloads.
Where does the downloaded video go?
On Android it goes to Downloads or the Gallery, on iPhone to the Files app under Downloads, and on a computer to your browser's download folder.
Does VidGrabo keep the videos I download?
No. Files are removed from VidGrabo's servers automatically after a short time, and no download history is kept.
Conclusion
Downloading a Pinterest video is quick once you know how to copy the pin link: open the pin, tap Share and Copy link, paste it into VidGrabo and pick a quality. Check that the pin really contains a video and sits on a public board, and save only what you own or have permission to use. To get started, open the Pinterest downloader.
