The VidMate Pinterest downloader saves Pinterest videos as one ready-to-play MP4 in up to 1080p, or as an MP3. Recipes, crafts, hairstyles, workouts and DIY tutorials: paste the Pin link or a pin.it short link above and keep the video for offline viewing. No Pinterest account needed.
Quick answer: on the Pin tap Share › Copy link → paste above → Download → Download HD.
How Pinterest stores videos
Pinterest doesn’t keep a simple MP4 for each video Pin. It uses HLS streaming: the video is cut into small segments of a few seconds each, and there’s a playlist for every quality level. Pinterest’s player switches between levels as your connection changes.
A typical video Pin has these levels:
| Level | Resolution (vertical video) |
|---|---|
| 240p | 240×426 |
| 360p | 360×640 |
| 540p | 540×960 |
| 720p | 720×1280 |
| 1080p | 1080×1920 (when uploaded in Full HD) |
VidMate picks the level you choose, fetches its segments and joins them into one MP4 file. The video isn’t re-encoded, so the quality is identical to what Pinterest plays at that level.
Pinterest links that work
| Link | Example | Works |
|---|---|---|
| Pin | pinterest.com/pin/1234567… | Yes |
| Country domains | in.pinterest.com, pk.pinterest.com, uk.pinterest.com… | Yes |
| Short link | pin.it/AbC12 | Yes |
| Board | pinterest.com/user/board/ | No |
| Image-only Pin | pinterest.com/pin/… | No video to download |
Paste a non-Pinterest link and VidMate tells you which page to use instead.
Download a video Pin step by step
In the Pinterest app
- Open the video Pin.
- Tap the Share icon (or the three dots › Share).
- Tap Copy link. You get a
pin.itshort link. - Open VidMate in your browser and paste it above.
- Tap Download, then Download HD.
On Android the file goes to Files › Downloads. On iPhone, open Files › Downloads and tap Share › Save Video.
On a computer
Click the Pin to open it on its own page, copy the address bar and paste it here.
Choosing a quality
| Button | Usually | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Download HD | 720p or 1080p | Following a recipe on a tablet or TV |
| Download | 540p | Sending on WhatsApp, saving phone space |
| Download MP3 | 192 kbps audio | Music or voice-over from the Pin |
Many Pinterest videos are short clips with background music only, so the MP3 is useful mainly for tutorials with spoken steps.
Why people save Pinterest videos
Pinterest is a place for ideas you want to try later, and “later” often means in a kitchen or workshop with a weak signal. A downloaded recipe or knitting tutorial plays without buffering, and you can pause and rewind as often as you like. Teachers also save short Pins to show in class without relying on school Wi-Fi.
Pinterest download problems
| Message | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| “No video found” | It’s an image Pin | Use your browser’s Save image option |
| “Unavailable” | Pin deleted or source site removed it | Try another Pin of the same idea |
| Video is very low quality | Creator uploaded a small file | HD is already the best available |
| Board link rejected | Boards hold many Pins | Open one Pin and copy its link |
| Buttons expired | 10-minute limit | Paste the Pin link again |
Credit the original creator
Many Pins link to a blog or a YouTube channel. If you share a downloaded Pin video, credit and link the creator so they get the traffic. Don’t re-upload other people’s tutorials as your own.
For music and podcasts, see the SoundCloud MP3 downloader.
Why this Pinterest downloader gives you a full video
Pinterest streams video in many short HLS segments. A basic tool may grab one segment and give you a few seconds. This Pinterest downloader collects all the segments and joins them, so you save Pinterest video Pins as one complete Pinterest MP4.
Pinterest video downloader for ideas you want to keep
Recipes, sewing patterns, hairstyles and workouts are easier to follow offline. Use the Pinterest video downloader to download Pinterest videos over Wi-Fi at home and watch them later in the kitchen or the gym without buffering. Short pin.it links from the app work as well.
Checklist
- Make sure the Pin is a video, not an image.
- Paste a single Pin, not a board.
- Pick HD for tablets and TVs, normal for WhatsApp.
The Pinterest downloader stores nothing and asks for no login.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download image Pins?
This downloader is for video Pins. For a photo Pin, open it and use your browser's own 'Save image' option.
Why did my Pinterest download come out as a single MP4 when Pinterest streams in pieces?
Pinterest streams video with HLS, which splits it into many small segments. VidMate joins the segments into one MP4 for you, so you get a normal file.
What is the best quality on Pinterest?
Pinterest keeps versions from 240p up to 1080p, depending on what the creator uploaded. Download HD always takes the highest one.
Do pin.it short links work?
Yes. pin.it links from the Pinterest app's share menu are followed to the full Pin automatically.
Can I download Idea Pins with several pages?
VidMate saves the video of the Pin you paste. For multi-page Idea Pins, the first video page is the one offered.
Can I download a whole Pinterest board?
No. Paste one Pin at a time.
Is this Pinterest video downloader free?
Yes. The Pinterest downloader is free, needs no Pinterest account and works on phone and PC.
Can I save Pinterest videos to my iPhone gallery?
Yes. Download the Pin, open Files › Downloads, tap the video and choose Share › Save Video.