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Step-by-step guide

How to Download Pinterest Videos on iPhone

Works on iOS 13 and later using Safari's built-in download manager.

Last updated · Reviewed by the PinSaveHD team · How we check facts

Quick answer

To download a Pinterest video on iPhone, tap Share → Copy link in the Pinterest app, open PinSaveHD in Safari, paste the link and tap Download. Safari saves the MP4 to Files › Downloads. Open it there and tap Share → Save Video to move it into Photos.

Step by step

  1. 1
    Copy the pin link

    In the Pinterest app, open the pin and tap Share → Copy link.

  2. 2
    Open PinSaveHD in Safari

    Paste the link into the box and tap Download.

  3. 3
    Save the file

    Tap Download next to the MP4. Safari saves it to Files › Downloads.

  4. 4
    Move it to Photos

    Open the file in Files, tap Share → Save Video.

Where do downloaded files go?

How to download on each device
Device1. Copy the link2. Where the file goesTip
iPhone / iPadPin → Share → Copy linkFiles › Downloads (Safari)Open the file, tap Share → Save Video/Image for Photos. iPhone guide
AndroidPin → Share → Copy linkDownloads folder, shows in GalleryUse Chrome. Android guide
Windows / MacCopy the address bar URLDownloads folderPress Enter after pasting. PC & Mac guide
ChromebookCopy the address bar URLFiles › DownloadsDrag files to Google Drive to back them up.

More details

Steps

  1. In the Pinterest app, open the video pin and tap Share → Copy link.
  2. Open Safari and go to PinSaveHD. Paste the link and tap Download.
  3. Choose the H.264 MP4 (most compatible). Tap Download in Safari's prompt.
  4. Tap the blue arrow in the address bar → Downloads, open the video, then Share → Save Video.

Troubleshooting

  • If the video opens in a player instead of downloading, long-press the button → Download Linked File.
  • HEVC files may not play on very old iPhones; pick H.264.
  • Chrome on iOS also works, but Safari is most reliable for saving to Photos.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the video open instead of downloading on iPhone?

Safari sometimes plays MP4s. Tap the Share button on the player and choose Save to Files, or long-press Download and pick Download Linked File.

How do I move a Pinterest video to Photos?

Open Files › Downloads, tap the video, tap Share and choose Save Video.

Do I need an app?

No. Safari can download files since iOS 13.

Where do files go?

Files → Downloads, until you save them to Photos.

Is PinSaveHD free?

Yes. It is free, with no sign-up and no watermark. A fair-use limit of about 30 lookups a minute applies.

Can I download private Pinterest pins?

No. Only public pins work. Private boards, secret boards and deleted pins cannot be saved, and we never ask for a login.