To save a Pinterest video to a board, tap the Save button on any video pin and choose the board you want. To download a Pinterest video to your device, copy the pin URL and paste it into a Pinterest video downloader tool like PinSave or SaveFromNet. Pinterest does not have a built-in download button, so third-party tools are currently the only way to save a video file directly to your phone or computer.
You spotted a video on Pinterest that you want to reference later. Maybe it is a recipe demonstration, a home decor technique, or a tutorial you want to rewatch offline. Tapping Save sends it to a board, but that only works when you have an internet connection. Actually getting the video file onto your device is a different process entirely, and Pinterest does not make it obvious.
This guide covers both situations: saving a Pinterest video pin to a board so you can find it later, and downloading the actual video file to your phone or computer when you need it offline or want to use it as a reference. Both processes are simple once you know the steps.
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Saving a video pin to a board vs. downloading the video
Before jumping into the steps, it helps to understand what “saving” actually means on Pinterest, because the platform uses the word in a specific way that does not always match what people expect.
When Pinterest says “save,” it means bookmarking the pin to one of your boards. The video stays on Pinterest’s servers. You can watch it whenever you open Pinterest and navigate to that board, but you do not have a copy of the file on your device. This is the built-in Save feature that works on any pin, including video pins.
Downloading means getting the actual video file onto your phone’s camera roll or your computer’s hard drive so you can access it without an internet connection. Pinterest does not have a native download button for video pins. To do this, you need a third-party tool. Both approaches are covered below depending on what you actually need.
How to save a Pinterest video pin to a board
This is the quickest option and works on both the app and desktop. If your goal is to keep the video organized and easy to find later on Pinterest, this is all you need.
On the Pinterest app, scroll until you find the video pin you want to save. Tap the red Save button that appears in the top right corner of the pin. A board selection screen will appear showing all your boards. Tap the board you want to save it to, or tap the plus icon to create a new board on the spot. The pin is now saved and accessible whenever you visit that board. If you need help organizing your boards effectively, this guide on how to make Pinterest boards walks through the full setup process.
On desktop, hover over the video pin and click the Save button in the top right corner of the pin. Select the board from the dropdown list that appears. The video pin is now bookmarked to that board and will appear in your saved content under your profile.
One tip worth knowing: create a dedicated board for videos you want to reference frequently. Mixing video pins into broad topic boards makes them harder to find later. A board called something like “Tutorials I Love” or “How-To Videos” gives you a quick way to find saved videos without scrolling through unrelated pins. If your board collection has grown too large, you can always archive Pinterest boards to clean up your profile without losing anything.
How to download Pinterest videos to your phone
Since Pinterest does not include a native download button, you need the pin’s URL and a free video downloader tool. The process takes about thirty seconds once you have done it once.
Open the Pinterest app and find the video you want to download. Tap the three-dot menu icon (the ellipsis) in the top right corner of the pin. Select “Copy link” from the menu that appears. This copies the full URL of that pin to your clipboard.
Next, open your phone’s browser and go to a Pinterest video downloader site. PinSave (pinsave.app) and SavePinVideo (savepinvideo.com) are two options that work reliably without requiring an account. Paste the pin URL into the search field on the downloader site and tap Download. The tool will fetch the video and give you a download button. Tap it, confirm the download if prompted, and the video saves to your camera roll.
The download quality depends on how the original video was uploaded to Pinterest. Most videos download at their original resolution, though very short clips or older pins sometimes process at a lower quality. If you need the video purely for personal reference, this will not be an issue for most use cases.
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How to download Pinterest videos to your computer
The desktop process is almost identical to mobile. Open Pinterest in your browser and navigate to the video pin you want. Click the three-dot icon on the pin and select “Copy link.” Alternatively, you can copy the URL directly from your browser’s address bar when the pin is open in its full-page view.
Go to a Pinterest video downloader in a new tab. PinSave and SavePinVideo both work on desktop browsers. Paste the pin URL into the input field and click the download button. The site will process the video and show you a download link. Right-click that link and select “Save link as” to choose where the file saves on your computer, or click it directly to open the video and use your browser’s built-in save function.
If you regularly download Pinterest videos for reference or research, it is worth keeping a folder organized by topic so files are easy to find later. This is similar in principle to how you would organize board content on Pinterest itself. If you want to see how content organization works more broadly on the platform, this guide on how to download Pinterest boards covers the process of backing up entire boards at once.
Copyright and responsible use
Pinterest videos are created by real people and businesses, and most are protected by copyright. Downloading a video for personal reference, like saving a recipe tutorial to watch while you cook without internet access, is generally considered personal use. Republishing someone else’s video, using it in your own content, or posting it elsewhere without permission crosses into copyright territory regardless of where you found it.
This is especially worth keeping in mind if you are a content creator. Repurposing Pinterest video content from other creators and posting it to your own social channels or blog is not acceptable practice, even if the original pin did not include a watermark or explicit copyright notice. The safest approach is to use downloaded videos purely for personal inspiration and reference, and always create original content for your own channels. Learn how to create original visual content with this guide on how to create Pinterest graphics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Pinterest not have a built-in video download button? Pinterest positions itself as a discovery and inspiration platform. Adding a built-in download feature for video content would create significant copyright complications for the platform, so they leave that feature out by design. The Save to board option is their supported method for keeping content accessible.
Can I save Pinterest videos without an account? You can view and download Pinterest videos using third-party tools without a Pinterest account. However, saving a pin to a board requires a Pinterest account. If you just need the video file and do not need it organized in Pinterest, the downloader approach works without logging in.
Are Pinterest video downloader sites safe to use? Stick to well-known, ad-light options like PinSave or SavePinVideo. Avoid sites that ask you to install browser extensions, enter your Pinterest login credentials, or download executable files. A legitimate Pinterest video downloader only needs the pin URL to work. No account access required.
Do downloaded Pinterest videos include sound? Yes, if the original video had audio, the downloaded file will include it. Some Pinterest video pins are silent by default since videos autoplay without sound in feeds. Check whether the video has audio before downloading if that matters for your use case.
Key Takeaways
- Saving a pin to a board bookmarks it on Pinterest so you can find it later, but does not download the video file to your device
- To download a video file, copy the pin URL and paste it into a free tool like PinSave or SavePinVideo
- The process works the same on mobile and desktop, and takes under a minute once you know the steps
- Use downloaded videos for personal reference only and avoid republishing other creators’ content without permission
- Create a dedicated board for video pins you save on Pinterest so they are easy to find later
- Avoid downloader tools that ask for your Pinterest login or require browser extension installs
Final Thoughts
Saving Pinterest videos is one of those things that seems like it should be obvious until you realize the platform does not actually have a download button. Now you know both options: save a pin to a board when you want it accessible inside Pinterest, or use a free downloader tool when you need the actual video file on your device.
If you spend a lot of time on Pinterest, it is worth getting your boards organized well so saved content is actually findable later. And if you are a creator looking to use Pinterest to grow your own audience rather than just consume content, check out this guide on how to post on Pinterest to get your pinning strategy right from the start.