Pinterest Image Downloader

Last Updated: 7th August 2026

Why FastVidl Doesn't Have a Dedicated Image Downloader Yet

FastVidl's download engine was built and tested for Pinterest video, so that's what it does reliably today. Pulling a still image off a pin is a different job under the hood, and we'd rather ship it properly, tested on real devices, than bolt on something half-working. It's on our roadmap. Until it ships, the fastest and safest way to save a Pinterest image is Pinterest's own built-in export, which is what this page walks through.

The Fastest Way to Save a Pinterest Image Right Now

Pinterest already lets you export the original image file it has on hand, no third-party tool required. It takes about five seconds:

Open the image pin. Tap it in the app, or open its page on pinterest.com.
Open the options menu. On mobile, press and hold the image. On desktop, click the three-dot (…) icon on the pin.
Choose "Download image" (sometimes labeled "Save image"). This exports the file Pinterest is actually serving, not a screenshot.
Find it on your device. It saves as a JPG, PNG, or WebP straight to your Photos, gallery, or Downloads folder, depending on your device.

On iPhone and Android

In the Pinterest app, press and hold the image until a menu pops up, then tap Download image. Android saves it to your Downloads folder or gallery automatically. On iPhone, it goes to Photos, iOS may show a brief confirmation, and that's it, no extra apps.

On desktop

Right-clicking the image directly in your browser and choosing "Save image as" also works and gives you the same file, since Pinterest doesn't compress preview images differently from the download option. Either method gets you the same result on Windows or Mac.

How to Tell an Image Pin From a Video Pin

Before you go looking for a download button, check what kind of pin you're actually on. A video pin shows a small ▶ play icon and often a duration badge in a corner of the thumbnail, and it starts playing (usually muted) as you scroll past it. A still image pin does neither, it's just a static photo.

If you see that play icon, you're on a video pin, and the steps above won't help, use the Pinterest Video Downloader instead to save it as an MP4.

Be Careful With Tools That Ask for Your Pinterest Login

Saving one image at a time through Pinterest's own menu is the safest option, since it never asks for your account credentials. Be skeptical of any third-party "bulk board downloader" that wants you to log in with your Pinterest username and password, a legitimate downloader has no reason to need that, and handing over credentials to an unfamiliar site is a real account-security risk.

Is It Legal to Save a Pinterest Image?

Saving a copy of a public image for your own personal use, a mood board, a recipe reference, home décor inspiration, is generally low-risk. Reposting it elsewhere as your own or using it commercially is a different matter and depends on who owns the rights to it. When in doubt, credit the original pinner or ask before reusing their work. See our full disclaimer for more detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does FastVidl download Pinterest images?

Not yet. FastVidl's tool currently handles Pinterest video pins and the video pages of Idea Pins. For still images, Pinterest's own "Download image" option (covered above) is the quickest route until native image support ships.

Will the downloaded image have Pinterest's watermark on it?

No. Pinterest's own image export gives you the original file the creator uploaded. If a watermark or logo appears, it was added by the creator when they made the image, not by Pinterest or by the download process.

Why does my saved image look lower quality than it did on Pinterest?

Pinterest sometimes shows a larger preview in its full-screen pin view than the file it actually serves for download, especially for older pins. The "Download image" option still gives you the best copy Pinterest has stored, there isn't a hidden higher-resolution version to unlock.

Can I download every image from someone's board at once?

Not through Pinterest's built-in option, that only saves one image at a time. FastVidl doesn't offer bulk board downloads either. If you need a whole board, you'll need to save pins individually.

What file format does Pinterest use for images?

Most commonly JPG, with some pins served as PNG or WebP depending on what the uploader used and how old the pin is. The "Download image" option preserves whichever format Pinterest is actually serving.

Is FastVidl planning to add a real Pinterest image downloader?

Yes, it's on our roadmap. We'd rather test it properly on real devices before shipping it than rush out something unreliable. Check back here, we'll update this page and note it in our recent-updates log the day it ships.

For more answers, see our full FAQ page.

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