Whether you spotted a stunning flat lay, a colour palette you want to recreate, or a video idea you need to reference — Pinterest is basically a giant mood board for the internet. The only problem? Getting that content off Pinterest and into your actual workflow.
This guide covers how to download Pinterest images, save MP4 videos, and bring everything straight into Canva — without watermarks, without sign-ups, and without the usual headache.
What you can actually download from Pinterest
Pinterest has evolved well beyond static images. Here's what you can save today:
- **Image Pin** — Standard photo or graphic pin (JPG / PNG)
- **Video Pin** — Short-form video posted as a pin (MP4)
- **Idea Pin** — Multi-slide story-style pin (Individual images / MP4)
- **pin.it links** — Shortened share links (Works for all above)
A good downloader handles all four. We'll use Pindown throughout this guide — it's free, works without an account, and downloads at the original quality the creator uploaded.
How to download a Pinterest image (step-by-step)
This is the most common thing people want to do, and it takes about 15 seconds.
**Step 1: Find the pin you want**
Browse Pinterest until you find the image you want. Click on it to open the full pin view.
**Step 2: Copy the pin URL**
Look at your browser's address bar — the URL should look like: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/123456789012345678/
Copy the full URL. On mobile, tap the Share button on the pin and choose Copy Link.
**Step 3: Open Pindown**
Go to pindown.online in a new tab. You'll see a simple paste box front and centre — no signup screen, no pop-ups, no nonsense.
**Step 4: Paste and download**
Paste the URL into the box and hit Download. Pindown fetches the highest resolution available and shows you a preview.
**Step 5: Save the file**
Click the Download button under the preview. The image saves to your downloads folder in JPG or PNG — exactly as the creator uploaded it, no compression, no watermark.
That's it. Done in under 20 seconds.
How to download a Pinterest video (MP4)
Pinterest video pins are everywhere now — from recipe reels to design walkthroughs to aesthetic clips. Downloading them without screen recording used to be painful. Pindown makes it simple.
Why you shouldn't screen record
Screen recording a Pinterest video gives you:
- Compressed, blurry footage
- UI overlays and Pinterest branding in frame
- Audio that's sometimes out of sync
- A much larger file than the original
Pindown downloads the actual MP4 source file — no screen recording, no quality loss.
How to download a Pinterest video
- **Step 1:** Open the video pin on Pinterest. Copy the pin URL from the address bar.
- **Step 2:** Paste it into Pindown.
- **Step 3:** Pindown detects it's a video pin and fetches the MP4. You'll see a video preview.
- **Step 4:** Click Download — the MP4 saves directly to your device.
Works the same on mobile. On iPhone or Android, tap Share → Copy Link on the pin, then paste it into Pindown in your browser.
Downloading idea pins as video
Idea Pins (Pinterest's multi-slide stories) also work in Pindown. The slides download as individual images or as an MP4, depending on how the creator made them.
How to save Pinterest images for Canva
This is the question designers, content creators, and social media managers ask constantly. Here's the cleanest workflow.
Why you can't import directly from Pinterest to Canva
Canva doesn't have a native Pinterest import feature. You need the image file on your device first, then upload it to Canva. That's exactly what Pindown is for.
The workflow: Pinterest → Pindown → Canva
**Step 1: Download from Pinterest using Pindown**
Follow the steps above. Save the image (JPG/PNG) or video (MP4) to your device.
**Step 2: Open Canva and start your design**
Open canva.com and start or open a project.
**Step 3: Upload your downloaded file**
- **On desktop:** Click Uploads in the left sidebar → Upload files → Select your downloaded image or video
- **On mobile:** Tap the + button → Upload → find the file in your downloads folder
**Step 4: Drop it into your design**
Drag the uploaded file from your Uploads panel onto the canvas. Resize, reposition, and layer it like any other element.
Tips for using Pinterest content in Canva
- **Use as a reference, not as final art.** Pinterest images are great for colour inspiration, layout reference, and mood board building. If you're publishing something, create your own version.
- **Extract colour palettes.** Download a Pinterest image, upload to Canva, then use Canva's colour picker on it to pull the exact hex codes for your palette.
- **Build mood boards.** Download 6–12 images from a Pinterest board, upload all to Canva, and arrange them on a blank canvas as a mood board for a client.
- **Use video pins as B-roll reference.** Download MP4s to study pacing, transitions, or visual style before filming your own content.
How to download Pinterest images on mobile
The process on mobile is just as smooth as desktop.
On iPhone (Safari or Chrome)
- Open the Pinterest app and find your pin
- Tap the Share icon → Copy Link
- Open Safari or Chrome → go to pindown.online
- Paste the link and tap Download
- Tap Download on the preview — the file saves to your Photos app or Files app
On Android
- Open the Pinterest app and find your pin
- Tap Share → Copy Link
- Open Chrome → go to pindown.online
- Paste and download — file saves to your Downloads folder
No app to install. Works entirely in the browser.
Why Pindown beats the alternatives
There are a lot of Pinterest downloaders floating around. Here's why Pindown stands out:
- **Free** — Always free (Most others are often freemium)
- **No signup** — No account required (Most others usually required)
- **No watermarks** — Clean downloads (Most others sometimes add them)
- **Original resolution** — Full quality (Most others often compress)
- **Video + image + idea pins** — All formats supported (Most others sometimes image-only)
- **No data stored** — Private by default (Most others often unclear)
- **Works on mobile** — Same experience everywhere (Most others are hit or miss)
Pindown doesn't store the links you paste in. It doesn't track your downloads. It doesn't ask for your Pinterest credentials. Just paste, preview, save.
Can I download any Pinterest image for free?
Yes, if the pin is publicly visible. Pindown downloads public image pins, video pins, and idea pins at no cost, with no signup. Pins from private boards can't be downloaded since they're not publicly accessible.
How do I download a Pinterest image without losing quality?
Use Pindown. It fetches the highest available resolution from Pinterest's servers — the same quality the creator originally uploaded. You get the full JPG or PNG, not a compressed screenshot.
Can I save Pinterest images directly to my phone's camera roll?
Yes. On iPhone, when you tap Download in Pindown, you can choose to save to your Photos app. On Android, the file saves to your Downloads folder and can be moved to your gallery.
What's the difference between a video pin and an idea pin?
A video pin is a single video clip posted like a regular pin. An idea pin is a multi-slide Pinterest story with images, text overlays, and sometimes video. Pindown handles both.
Can I upload downloaded Pinterest images to Canva?
Yes. Download the image using Pindown, then upload it to Canva via the Uploads tab. Always ensure you have the right to use the image in your project.
Does Pindown work with pin.it shortlinks?
Yes. Pin.it shortlinks work exactly the same as full pinterest.com URLs in Pindown — just paste and download.
Ready to try it?
Whether you need a single image for a Canva project, an MP4 for video reference, or a batch of pins for a mood board — Pindown handles all of it for free.
Start downloading at pindown.online — No account. No watermarks. Just your files.