Copy the Pin link
In the Pinterest app, tap Share → Copy link. On desktop, copy the URL from the browser address bar. pin.it short links work too.
Save to your device
Pinterest Saver
Keep Pinterest videos, images and GIFs as files on your own device. Paste a public Pin link, preview what PinClip finds, and save it to your Downloads, Files or Photos — without a Pinterest login.
Public Pins and pin.it short links
- Save to device
- No watermark
- No sign-up
- iPhone, Android, PC & Mac
What this tool handles
Public video Pins saved as MP4, including streams converted from HLS.
Public single-image Pins and multi-image carousels at the best available size.
Animated Pins delivered in the format Pinterest exposes (real GIF or looping MP4).
pin.it short links and regional Pinterest domains resolved to the public Pin.
How to download
Paste it above
PinClip reads the public Pin data and shows a preview of the video or images it can save for that exact Pin.
Save the file
Tap Download and keep the file in your browser's downloads. On iPhone it lands in Files → Downloads; move it to Photos with Share → Save Video.
What the Pinterest saver actually saves
PinClip reads the public data for the exact Pin you paste and hands you the file Pinterest already serves publicly — it does not record your screen, take a screenshot, or ask for your account.
Videos saved as MP4
Most Pinterest videos are delivered as MP4 and saved directly. A smaller share arrives as HLS streams; PinClip repackages those into a standard playable MP4 on the server, so they save like any other video.
Images at the best public size
PinClip prefers the largest image URL exposed in the public Pin data. It does not upscale a small preview into a fake original, so what you save is honestly the best size Pinterest makes public.
GIFs and animated Pins
Some animations are real .gif files; others are looping MP4s. PinClip keeps whichever format Pinterest exposes for that Pin instead of converting it, so the file stays small and keeps its colors.
No account, no watermark
Saving works without a Pinterest login and PinClip never adds its own watermark. Existing creator marks stay exactly as they are in the source file.
Where the saved file goes on each device
The save itself happens in your browser; where the file lands depends on the device. These are the three spots people most often miss.
iPhone and iPad
Safari saves internet downloads to Files → Downloads (iCloud Drive or On My iPhone), not to Photos. Open the file there and use Share → Save Video (or Save Image) to copy it into your camera roll.
Android phones
Chrome saves to the Downloads folder, visible in Chrome's menu → Downloads or the Files app. Galleries can take a moment to index a new MP4 even after the download finishes.
Windows and macOS
Browsers use the configured Downloads folder unless they ask for a destination. Open the browser's download history and choose Show in folder to see the exact path.
When a save does not land where you expect
Most 'it didn't save' reports are really 'I can't find the file'. Check the browser first, then the Pin.
iPhone: the file 'never arrived'
Look in Files → Downloads, not Photos. Safari saves as a file; it only reaches the camera roll after you open it and use Share → Save Video or Save Image.
The browser blocked the download
Look for a blocked-download icon near the address bar or in the browser's download list, allow the file, and use the explicit Download button on the result rather than right-clicking the preview.
The Pin can't be saved at all
Private, deleted, login-required, or region-blocked Pins are not publicly accessible, so no saver can fetch them. Test the link in a private window: if Pinterest asks you to log in, the Pin is not public.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Pinterest saver?
A Pinterest saver is a tool that keeps a Pinterest video, image or GIF as a file on your device. PinClip does this without a Pinterest account and without adding a watermark.
Is the Pinterest saver free?
Yes. PinClip is free to use with no sign-up and no download limits on public Pins.
Does saving a Pin download the file?
No. Pinterest's Save button only adds the Pin to a board inside your Pinterest account. To keep the actual file on your phone or computer, paste the Pin link into PinClip and download it.
Where do saved Pinterest videos go on iPhone?
Safari saves them to Files → Downloads. They appear in Photos only after you open the file and use Share → Save Video.
Can I save a private Pinterest Pin?
No. Private, login-required, deleted, or region-blocked Pins are not publicly accessible, and PinClip does not ask for your Pinterest credentials to work around that.
Will the saved file have a PinClip watermark?
No. PinClip does not add logos, overlays, or watermarks. The file is the one Pinterest publicly serves, with any existing creator marks left untouched.