How to Download Images from Pinterest

You found an image on Pinterest — a recipe card, a moodboard photo, an outfit reference, or an infographic — and you want an actual copy of it on your device, not just a bookmark inside Pinterest.

Saving a Pin to a board and downloading the image are two different actions. Saving keeps the Pin organized inside your Pinterest account so you can browse it later. Downloading creates a real image file on your phone or computer that you can open, print, edit, or use offline without needing Pinterest at all.

If you want the actual file, you can use PinSave's Pinterest Image Downloader to save supported public Pinterest images directly to your device.

Looking to save a Pinterest video instead? That's a different workflow — see our guide on how to download videos from Pinterest.

Can You Download Images from Pinterest?

Yes. Many public Pinterest images can be downloaded through a web browser, without installing an app or extension.

Pinterest's built-in Save button only adds the Pin to one of your boards — it does not place a file on your device. A browser-based downloader such as PinSave can read a public Pin link and give you the underlying image to save directly, in a couple of steps.

What you actually get depends on the individual Pin and the media behind it. Pins that are private, deleted, restricted, or that link out to an external article rather than a direct image upload may not expose a downloadable file. Saving a Pin to a board is not the same as downloading it — one keeps it inside Pinterest, the other puts a file on your device.

How to Download an Image from Pinterest

Downloading a supported public image with PinSave takes a few short steps.

1. Open the Pinterest Image

Open Pinterest and tap or click into the individual Pin containing the image, so the full Pin — not a small grid thumbnail — is open on your screen.

2. Copy the Pin Link

Use Pinterest's Share option and choose Copy link. Pinterest may give you a full URL (pinterest.com/pin/...) or a shortened pin.it/... link — PinSave accepts both.

3. Open PinSave's Pinterest Image Downloader

Go to the Pinterest Image Downloader in your browser.

4. Paste the Pinterest Link

Paste the copied Pin URL into the input field at the top of the page.

5. Download the Available Image

Let PinSave process the link, then use the download option shown for the image. PinSave retrieves the highest available image quality for that specific Pin, so there's no need to hunt for a separate "HD" option.

How to Download Pinterest Images on Android

1. Open the image Pin.

2. Tap Share.

3. Tap Copy link.

4. Open PinSave in Chrome.

5. Paste the link.

6. Download the available image.

7. Check your Downloads or Files app.

How to Download Pinterest Images on iPhone

1. Open the image Pin.

2. Tap Share.

3. Tap Copy Link.

4. Open PinSave in Safari.

5. Paste the link.

6. Download the available image.

7. Check the Files app under Downloads.

Safari saves the image to Files, not directly to your Photos library. If you want it in your camera roll, open the file in Files, tap the Share icon, and choose Save Image to move a copy into Photos.

How to Download Pinterest Images on a Computer

1. Open the individual Pin.

2. Copy the Pin URL from the address bar or the Share option.

3. Open PinSave.

4. Paste the link.

5. Download the image.

6. Check your browser's Downloads folder.

The workflow is identical on Windows and Mac — only the Downloads folder location differs between the two.

Where Are Pinterest Images Saved?

The exact location can vary depending on your browser and device settings, so check your browser's own Downloads list if you can't find the file right away.

How to Download a High-Quality Pinterest Image

Image quality depends entirely on what the original creator uploaded to Pinterest. PinSave retrieves the highest available version of that source image — it can't add detail, sharpness, or resolution that was never part of the original file.

If a Pin was uploaded as a small or heavily compressed image, that's the largest version that exists on Pinterest's servers. Downloading it won't turn it into a sharper or higher-resolution copy, no matter which tool is used.

When you paste a link into the Pinterest Image Downloader, review the preview before downloading to confirm it's the version you actually want.

Why Isn't My Pinterest Image Downloading?

A download can fail for a few common reasons:

• The link points to a board, profile, or search page instead of an individual Pin.

• The Pin is private, restricted, or sits on a secret board.

• The original image was deleted or removed by the creator.

• The Pin contains unsupported or non-image media.

• A temporary browser or network issue interrupted the download.

• The image actually downloaded, but you're looking in the wrong folder.

Quick checklist:

1. Open the original Pin again and confirm it still exists.

2. Confirm the Pin is public, not from a private or secret board.

3. Copy the Pin link again to rule out a copy/paste error.

4. Paste the fresh link into PinSave and try again.

5. Check your browser's Downloads or Files app — the image may already be saved.

6. Try a different public Pin to see if the issue is specific to one image.

If the Pin is a multi-image Idea Pin or carousel, individual slides may need the Pinterest Story Downloader instead of the image tool.

If the problem continues on a Pin you're sure is public, report the issue so it can be reviewed.

Pinterest Save vs Download

Save to Pinterest keeps the Pin bookmarked inside your account and organized on a board. It doesn't create a file on your device — you can only view it by opening the Pinterest app or site.

Download creates an actual image file stored locally on your phone or computer, which you can open, edit, print, or use offline without needing Pinterest at all.

Can I Download Pinterest Images Without an App?

Yes. PinSave runs entirely in the browser, so no app or extension is required.

• Android: Works in Chrome, Samsung Internet, and similar mobile browsers.

• iPhone: Works in Safari or Chrome for iOS.

• Desktop: Works in Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox on Windows and Mac.

Open PinSave, paste the Pin link, and download the available image — the same three steps regardless of device.

Copyright and Responsible Use

Downloading an image doesn't give you ownership of it or automatic permission to republish, resell, or use it commercially. Pinterest images are created by photographers, designers, and artists who retain rights to their own work.

Respect creator rights, Pinterest's own rules, and applicable copyright law when reusing anything you download. For more detail, see our Copyright guidelines.