Pinterest Video and Image Downloader: Save HD Pins, Videos, and GIFs Online
Download Pinterest videos, original resolution photo pins, and animated GIFs in HD MP4 format. Free online tool with no registration required.
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Try the free online downloader
Paste your link below to test the extraction engine. The tool queries media manifests directly with zero software installation.
How to download media in 3 steps
Copy the Pinterest Pin link
Open Pinterest, tap the pin you wish to save, click the share icon or three dots, and select Copy Link.
Paste into VidTwo Pinterest downloader
Paste the pin URL into the input field above. The parser detects whether the pin is a video, image, or GIF.
Download full quality media
Select your format (1080p MP4, high resolution JPG, or animated GIF) and click Download.
How Pinterest streams video content through HLS manifests
Pinterest delivers video pins using HTTP Live Streaming (HLS). When you watch a video pin on your phone or desktop, your browser does not load a standard MP4 file. Instead, it reads an .m3u8 playlist file that points to dozens of short video fragments (.ts files).
Because of this HLS architecture, right clicking on a Pinterest video pin only offers you options to pause or mute the player, not to save the video. Standard video grabbers frequently fail to parse the .m3u8 master playlist. VidTwo parses the playlist, identifies the highest resolution 1080p video variant, stitches the segments, and delivers a clean MP4 file.
Extracting original master photos versus downscaled pin previews
Pinterest displays images at various thumbnail sizes across its boards. Typical preview sizes include 236x, 474x, and 736x pixels wide. If you save an image by dragging it or right clicking from a board feed, you receive a downscaled 736px file.
Pinterest stores the original uncompressed master upload on its CDN under the /originals/ directory path. VidTwo queries the pin metadata to locate the original master image file, providing you with full resolution JPG or PNG images that can exceed 4000 pixels on the longest edge.
Saving Pinterest animated GIFs in proper format
Many animated pins on Pinterest appear to be GIFs, but Pinterest internally converts them into looped MP4 video containers to save bandwidth.
If you download an animated pin as an MP4, it plays smoothly on all devices. If you specifically need a true .gif file for messaging apps or forums, VidTwo provides the direct link to the original animated GIF file whenever available on Pinterest asset servers.
Handling Idea Pins and multi page carousel pins
Pinterest Idea Pins (formerly Story Pins) contain multiple pages of images or videos structured like a magazine article.
VidTwo parses the full multi page manifest of Idea Pins. You can preview every individual page and download the entire collection of slides or videos to your device in a single session.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download Pinterest video pins on an iPhone?
Yes. Safari on iOS allows direct MP4 downloads. Paste the pin link, click Download, and save the video directly to your Photos app.
Why is the downloaded photo sharper than the one on the Pinterest app?
The Pinterest app displays a downscaled 736px preview to conserve bandwidth. VidTwo fetches the master image from the /originals/ CDN directory.
Do I need a Pinterest account to download pins?
No. VidTwo is completely free and works with any public pin link without requiring an account or login.