The fastest way to download a Pinterest image
On a computer, right-click the image you want and select Save image as. Choose where you want it to go on your hard drive, and Pinterest will save it as a regular image file you can open, edit, or share anywhere. On a phone or tablet, press and hold the image until a menu appears, then tap Save image or Download — the exact wording depends on whether you use iPhone or Android.
This method works for any image you can see on Pinterest, whether it's in your feed, on a board, or in search results. The image downloads to your device's default folder for pictures, which you can find later through your file manager or Photos app.
Key Takeaways
- Right-click any Pinterest image on a computer and select Save image as to download it to your hard drive in seconds.
- On iPhone or Android, press and hold the image until a menu appears, then tap the save or download option.
- Downloaded images go to your device's Pictures or Downloads folder, where you can move or organize them later.
- You can download images from your own boards, other people's boards, or search results — Pinterest does not restrict this.
Downloading on Windows or Mac
Open Pinterest in your web browser and find the image you want. Move your mouse over it and right-click (or control-click on a Mac). A small menu will pop up with several options. Look for Save image as or Download image — the exact wording varies by browser, but the meaning is the same.
When you click it, a window opens asking where you want to save the file. By default, it usually goes to your Downloads folder or Pictures folder. You can change this by clicking the folder dropdown and picking a different location, or you can leave it as is and move the file later. Type a new name for the file if you want — Pinterest usually gives it a long number, so renaming it to something like "kitchen-tile-design" makes it easier to find later.
Click Save and the download starts immediately. The image is now on your computer as a regular JPG or PNG file that you can open in any photo viewer, edit in design software, or upload anywhere else.
Downloading on iPhone
Open the Pinterest app or go to pinterest.com in Safari. Find the image you want and press and hold it with your finger for about two seconds. A menu will appear with several options. Tap Save image or Download — different versions of the app use different wording.
The image saves to your Photos app automatically. Open Photos, go to your Library, and scroll down to find it — it will be the most recent image in your collection. From there you can share it, edit it, or move it to a specific album.
If you use Safari instead of the Pinterest app, the process is the same: press and hold the image, then tap Save image from the menu that appears. It goes to the same Photos app location.
Downloading on Android
Open the Pinterest app or go to pinterest.com in Chrome or your default browser. Find the image and press and hold it until a menu appears. Tap Save image or Download image. The exact wording depends on your phone model and Android version, but both options do the same thing.
The image saves to your phone's Pictures or Downloads folder. Open your file manager (usually called Files, My Files, or File Manager depending on your phone brand) and navigate to Pictures or Downloads to find it. You can also open your default gallery or photo app — most Android phones show downloaded images there automatically.
If the menu does not appear when you press and hold, try a longer press of three to four seconds, or check that you are pressing directly on the image itself rather than the white space around it.
What happens to the image after you download it
Once the image is on your device, it is completely separate from Pinterest. You can edit it, print it, email it, upload it to other websites, or delete it without affecting anything on Pinterest. The original pin stays on Pinterest exactly as it was.
Downloaded images take up storage space on your device, so if you download many large images, you may eventually run out of room. On a computer, you can move old images to an external hard drive or cloud storage to free up space. On a phone, you can delete images you no longer need, or move them to cloud storage like Google Photos or iCloud.
Downloading multiple images at once
Pinterest does not have a built-in bulk download feature, so you cannot select ten images and download them all at once through the app or website. You have to download each image individually using the right-click or press-and-hold method.
If you need to download many images from one board, the fastest approach is to open Pinterest in a web browser on a computer, open each image in a new tab, then right-click and save each one. This takes longer than a bulk download would, but it is faster than switching back and forth between tabs.
Some third-party tools claim to download entire Pinterest boards automatically, but these are not made by Pinterest and may not work reliably or may violate Pinterest's terms of service. The safest approach is to download images one at a time using the built-in method.
Troubleshooting downloads that do not work
If right-clicking does not show a save option, you may be using a browser that does not support it, or Pinterest may be blocking the action. Try a different browser like Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. If the problem continues, try opening the image in full screen first — click on it once to make it larger — then right-click.
On a phone, if pressing and holding does not bring up a menu, make sure you are pressing directly on the image itself, not on the white background or the pin description below it. Try a longer press of three to four seconds. If it still does not work, try opening the image in full screen first by tapping it once, then pressing and holding.
If you see an error message saying the download failed, check that you have enough storage space on your device. On a computer, you can check this in Settings. On a phone, go to Settings and look for Storage or Device Storage. If you are running low on space, delete some old files or photos first, then try downloading again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download images from other people's boards?
Yes. Pinterest is designed so anyone can save images from any public board. If a board is private, you cannot see it unless the owner invited you, but if you can see the image, you can download it.
Does the person who pinned the image know if I download it?
No. Downloading an image does not notify the person who pinned it or the original creator. It is completely private on your end.
What file format does Pinterest use for downloaded images?
Most Pinterest images download as JPG files, which work on any device and in any photo viewer or design software. Some images may be PNG files instead, which support transparent backgrounds. Both formats are standard and work the same way.
Can I download videos from Pinterest the same way?
The right-click method works for video thumbnails, but it only saves a still image, not the video itself. To download actual video files, you need a third-party tool, which may or may not work depending on the video source and Pinterest's current policies.
Where do I find downloaded images on my device?
On a computer, check your Downloads or Pictures folder. On iPhone, open the Photos app and go to Library. On Android, open your file manager and look in Pictures or Downloads, or open your default gallery app.