How to Save Pinterest Videos, Idea Pins & Animated GIFs to Your Gallery
Pinterest lets you save static images in-app, but blocks direct video Pin downloads. Here is how to save Pinterest videos and GIFs in full HD.
Quick Takeaways
- Pinterest’s
••• -> Download imagemenu disappears on Video Pins and Idea Pins, which stream via.m3u8HLS. - Both full
pinterest.com/pin/...links andpin.it/...mobile shortlinks resolve instantly on SaveKora. - Outputs playable
.mp4videos, animated.gifloops, and unscaledoriginalsmaster.jpgimages.
How to Download Any Video Pin or `pin.it` Link
1. Open the Pinterest Pin, tap the Share icon, and tap Copy link (e.g., https://pin.it/... or https://www.pinterest.com/pin/...).
2. Paste the link into /pinterest-video-downloader and click Download.
3. SaveKora converts the Pinterest HLS stream into a standard .mp4 file that saves straight to iPhone Photos, Android Gallery, or your desktop moodboard folder.
Quick Comparison Table
| Pinterest Pin Type | In-App Save Option? | SaveKora Output |
|---|---|---|
| Video Pin / Recipe Clip | No (HLS stream only) | Full HD .mp4 with audio |
| Animated GIF Pin | Often saves as static frame | Animated .gif + smooth .mp4 loop |
| High-Res Photo Pin | Compressed 564px/736px JPG | Original master i.pinimg.com/originals JPG |
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