How to Download Pinterest Videos on Your Phone
Learn how to download Pinterest videos on Android and iPhone using a mobile browser. Copy the Pin link, use PinSave, and find the video in your Downloads or Files.
If you find a useful Pinterest video while browsing on your phone, saving the Pin to a board is not the same as downloading the video file. Saving keeps a bookmark inside Pinterest; downloading creates an actual file on your device that you can watch offline or move into your own folders.
If the video is public and available, you can copy its Pin link, open PinSave in your mobile browser, and download the available video directly to your device. PinSave works through Chrome on Android and Safari on iPhone (Android & iPhone) β so there's no separate downloader app to install.
Quick answer: You can download a public Pinterest video on your phone by opening the exact Pin, copying its link, opening in Chrome or Safari, pasting the link, and downloading the available video. The file normally goes to your browser's default Downloads location.
Can You Download Pinterest Videos on a Phone?
Yes β when the video is public and the media is supported, you can download it on both Android and iPhone using a browser-based tool instead of installing an app. The overall workflow is nearly identical on both platforms: copy the Pin link, open PinSave, paste the link, and download the available video.
It helps to separate two different actions:
This guide focuses on the second action β getting an actual video file onto your device.
How to Download a Pinterest Video on Android
The process works in any Android browser, including Chrome, without installing a separate downloader app.
1. Open the Pinterest Video
Open the Pinterest app or Pinterest in Chrome and find the video you want to save. Make sure you open the individual Pin β not a board, a profile, search results, or your home feed. The downloader needs the direct link to a single Pin.
2. Copy the Pinterest Pin Link
Using the Pinterest app:
If you're browsing Pinterest inside Chrome instead of the app, open the exact Pin and use the share or copy-link option on the page, or copy the URL directly from the address bar once the individual Pin is open.
Figure: pinterest video copy link android
3. Open PinSave in Chrome
Open the in Chrome. PinSave runs in the browser, so there's no Android app or APK to install.
4. Paste the Link
Paste the Pinterest URL into the PinSave input field. Shortened pin.it links are supported, so you don't need to expand them first.
Figure: pinsave video downloader android
5. Download the Available Video
Let PinSave process the Pin, then select the available video download option. The resolution offered depends on what the creator originally uploaded β PinSave can't add detail that wasn't in the source file.
Figure: pinterest video download result
6. Find the Downloaded Video
Android uses your browser's normal download behavior. The file is commonly available in your browser's Downloads screen or in the Files (or My Files) app under Download. The exact location can vary depending on your Android device and browser settings.
How to Download a Pinterest Video on iPhone
The process on iPhone works the same way in Safari, without a dedicated downloader app.
1. Open the Pinterest Video
Open the exact video Pin in the Pinterest app or in Safari. As with Android, the link needs to point to a single Pin rather than a board or feed.
2. Copy the Pin Link
From the Pinterest app:
From Safari, open the exact Pin and copy the URL, or use Pinterest's share option if it's available on the page.
Figure: pinterest video copy link iphone
3. Open PinSave in Safari
Open the in Safari. The process works directly in the browser and does not require installing a separate app from the App Store.
4. Paste the Pinterest URL
Paste the link into the downloader's input field. pin.it short links work the same as standard Pinterest links.
5. Download the Available Video
Tap the download option for the available video. Safari handles the download using its normal file-download behavior.
6. Find the Video on Your iPhone
Open the Files app and check Downloads. Depending on your iOS version and browser settings, Safari may also show a download indicator you can tap to open the file directly.
The video does not automatically appear in the Photos app. If you want it there, open the downloaded file from Files and use the Save Video or share option, when available, to add it to your camera roll.
Figure: pinterest video downloads iphone files
Can I Download Pinterest Videos Without an App?
Yes. PinSave works inside a mobile browser, so you don't need to install a separate downloader application on either platform.
In both cases the steps are the same: copy the Pinterest link, open PinSave, paste the link, and download the available video.
Can I Use a pin.it Link?
Yes. pin.it is Pinterest's shortened link format, generated when you share a Pin from the mobile app.
pin.it link from Pinterest's share menu.If a shortened link doesn't resolve correctly, open it first in your browser and confirm that it leads to the exact public Pin before pasting it into PinSave.
Where Are Pinterest Videos Saved on Android and iPhone?
Downloaded files follow your browser's normal download behavior, so the exact location depends on your device and browser settings:
| Device | Browser | Common Location |
|---|---|---|
| Android | Chrome | Downloads / Files |
| iPhone | Safari | Files β Downloads |
Not every browser saves files identically, so if you don't see the video right away, check your browser's own Downloads list first.
What If the Pinterest Video Does Not Download?
A failed download doesn't automatically mean the downloader is broken β a few common causes are easy to check.
Check That the Link Opens the Exact Pin
Make sure the link points to a single video Pin, not a board, profile, search results, or feed page.
Make Sure the Pin Is Public and Available
PinSave can only process publicly accessible Pins. Private boards, removed Pins, and restricted content can't be downloaded.
Try Copying the Link Again
A partial link copied from a message or email can be missing characters. Go back to Pinterest and copy it again.
Try Another Public Video
If one Pin fails, test the workflow with a different public video Pin to see whether the issue is specific to that Pin.
Check Your Browser's Downloads/Files
Sometimes the file downloads successfully but isn't obvious. Check your browser's Downloads screen or your device's Files app before assuming it failed.
Try Chrome or Safari Again
If you're using a less common mobile browser, try the process again in Chrome on Android or Safari on iPhone.
The Pin May Contain Unsupported or Unavailable Media
Some Pins are ads, external article embeds, or other formats rather than a standard video file, and PinSave can't process those.
Pinterest Video Download vs Saving a Pin
Saving a Pin:
Downloading:
Downloading a file does not automatically give the downloader ownership of it or permission to republish it. Respect copyright, creator rights, and applicable laws before reusing downloaded material.
Tips for Downloading Pinterest Videos on Mobile
For the complete desktop and cross-device workflow, including PC and Mac, see .
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to try it?
Open PinSave's Pinterest Video Downloader, paste the link to your public Pin, and download the available file.