How to Download Pinterest Videos and Images (All Qualities)

Pinterest is a goldmine of inspiration — recipes, home decor, fashion, DIY projects, and stunning photography. But saving a pin to your device (not just to a board) isn't always obvious. Here's how to download any Pinterest video or image in seconds.

The Problem with Pinterest Downloads

Pinterest lets you save pins to boards, but downloading the actual image or video file to your device requires jumping through hoops — right-clicking, inspecting elements, or using third-party apps. SKToolkit makes it a one-step process.

How to Download a Pinterest Video

1. 1Open Pinterest and find the video pin you want to save.
2. 2Click the share icon and select 'Copy link', or copy the URL from your browser's address bar.
3. 3Go to sktoolkit.com and paste the Pinterest URL.
4. 4Click 'Capture & Download'.
5. 5SKToolkit will show the video with multiple quality options — choose your preferred quality and download.

How to Download a Pinterest Image

1. 1Copy the Pinterest pin URL (from the address bar or share menu).
2. 2Paste it into SKToolkit.
3. 3The image will appear with quality variants — Original quality is always listed first.
4. 4Click the quality you want to download the full-resolution file.

What About pin.it Short Links?

SKToolkit fully supports pin.it short links. Just paste the short URL exactly as it is — SKToolkit will resolve it automatically and fetch the media.

Quality Options Explained

• Original — the highest resolution Pinterest stores, usually 1080p+ for videos
• High — slightly compressed, still excellent quality
• Medium — good for sharing, smaller file size
• Low — smallest file, useful for slow connections

Is This Legal?

Downloading publicly available Pinterest content for personal use is generally acceptable. However, you should not redistribute, sell, or claim ownership of content you didn't create. Always respect the original creator's rights.