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Idea Pin /
Story Downloader

Idea Pins can hold several pages of video and images. Paste the link and we list every page Pinterest exposes publicly.

  • No sign-up
  • No watermark
  • Free to use
Paste a Pinterest link
Try a sample:
pinterest.compin.itVideo · Image · GIFIdea Pins

Result

Paste a public Pinterest link above to see download options

Works with public pins from pinterest.com (all country domains) and pin.it share links. Press Enter or tap the button to start.

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

Quick answer

An Idea Pin (formerly Story Pin) is a Pinterest post with several pages of video, images and text. The PinSaveHD Idea Pin Downloader lists every public page and lets you save each one as an MP4 or image. Text overlays and licensed music are drawn by the app, so they may not be in the files.

Key facts

  • Each page downloads as its own MP4 or image file.
  • Text stickers and overlays are not part of the files.
  • Music from Pinterest’s library may be missing from the public files.
  • Only public pins work. Private boards, secret boards and deleted pins cannot be saved.
Stacked phone screens showing a multi-page Pinterest Idea pin with a play button

How do I use the Idea Pin / Story?

Idea Pin / Story Downloader page on PinSaveHD with the empty Pinterest link box and a pointer on the input1

Copy the pin link

In the Pinterest app tap Share → Copy link, or copy the address bar on desktop. pin.it short links work too.

Idea Pin / Story Downloader page on PinSaveHD with a Pinterest pin link pasted into the input box2

Paste it above

Drop the link into the box and press Download. We read the public pin in about a second.

Idea Pin / Story Downloader result on PinSaveHD showing a fetched Pinterest pin with its download options3

Pick a file & save

Choose the format and the real resolution you want. The file saves straight to your device.

What can I download from Pinterest?

Each kind of pin gives you a different file. PinSaveHD detects the type for you.

Pinterest pin types and what you get
Pin typeWhat you getFile formatSizeBest tool
Video pinThe video with soundMP4 (H.264, sometimes HEVC)Often up to 720p; some 1080pVideo Downloader
Image pinThe original uploadJPG, PNG or WebPOriginal size (not the 736px preview)Image Downloader
GIF pinThe animationGIF, or a looping MP4As uploadedGIF Downloader
Idea PinEach page as a fileMP4 or image per pagePer pageIdea Pin Downloader
CarouselEach slide as a fileJPG, PNG or WebPPer slideCarousel Downloader
Board / profileRecent public pinsZIP made in your browserAbout 50 pinsBoard Downloader

What quality will I get?

You get exactly what Pinterest stores. Most videos top out at 720p, and some at 1080p. Pinterest does not keep 4K copies.

Video and image file options explained
File optionWhat it meansPlays or opens onChoose it when
MP4 · H.264Standard video fileEvery phone, computer and editorYou want it to just work (default)
MP4 · HEVC (H.265)Same look, smaller fileRecent iPhones, Macs, most new Android; Windows may need an extensionYou want to save space
HLS (.m3u8)A streaming playlist, not one fileVideo players onlyNot offered; we list the direct MP4 instead
JPG / PNG / WebPOriginal image fileEverywhere (WebP: modern apps)Saving image pins; convert WebP if needed
Cover JPGStill thumbnail of a videoEverywhereMood boards and previews

Sizes are read from the actual files. PinSaveHD never upscales or relabels a file as “4K”.

How do I save it on iPhone, Android or a computer?

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.

What works and what doesn’t?

What works and what does not
ContentWorks?Why
Public pins (pinterest.com, any country)YesVisible to anyone without a login
pin.it short linksYesExpanded automatically
Public boards and profilesRecent ~50 pinsOnly what Pinterest shows logged-out visitors
Private / secret boardsNoNeed a login; we never ask for one
Deleted pinsNoThe files no longer exist
“4K” upgradesNoPinterest does not store 4K; we never upscale
MP3 audio, MP4 → GIFYesConverted in your browser, up to 150 MB / 15 s GIF

Why won’t my Pinterest video download?

Common problems: symptom, cause and fix
SymptomLikely causeFix
“Not a valid Pinterest link”Copied text, or a search / ideas pageUse Share → Copy link; the link must contain /pin/ or pin.it
“Pin not found” or privatePin is private, secret or deletedOpen it while logged out; if it does not show, it cannot be saved
“Too many requests”Fair-use limit (~30 lookups a minute)Wait 60 seconds and try again
Video plays instead of savingSafari or the browser opened the MP4iPhone: Share → Save to Files. Computer: right-click → Save video as
No soundPin has no audio, or app-added licensed musicNothing to fix; licensed music is not in the public file
File will not openHEVC or WebP not supported by the appPick the H.264 MP4, or convert WebP with the Media Converter

More fixes: Download not working?

Guides for this tool

More on pinterest video downloads:

Questions? See the Pinterest downloader FAQ or download troubleshooting.

Frequently asked questions

How do I download an Idea Pin?

Copy the Idea Pin link, paste it here and tap Download. Save the pages you want; file names keep the page order.

Why is there no music in my Idea Pin download?

Licensed music is mixed in by the Pinterest app during playback and is often not in the public video files.

Can I get the text from an Idea Pin?

Use the Caption & Hashtag Copier to copy the title, description and tags.

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.