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Saving a pin does not give you rights to it; the creator keeps the copyright. Personal reference is generally low risk. Reposting, editing or commercial use needs permission. Credit and link the source, and use Pinterest’s copyright process for problems.
Published 2026-10-31 · by the PinSaveHD team
Downloading a pin and owning it are two different things. The person who made a photo or video keeps the copyright, even when they share it publicly. This article explains the practical boundaries. It is general information, not legal advice.
Usually fine
- Saving a recipe video so you can cook offline.
- Collecting reference images for a private mood board.
- Downloading your own pins as a backup.
Ask first
- Reposting someone else’s video on another platform.
- Using an image in a blog post, even with credit.
- Printing a pin for sale or using it in an advert.
How to ask
Most creators list a website or contact on their profile. A short message explaining where and how you want to use the work is usually enough. Keep their reply.
Giving credit properly
Credit is polite but it is not a licence. When you do have permission, name the creator and link to the original pin or their site.
If your own work was taken
Pinterest has a copyright report form for pins, and most platforms have similar processes. For content handled by our site, see our DMCA page.
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