How to Download Pinterest Videos on Mobile in 2026
The honest guide to saving Pinterest videos on your phone — what works natively, what requires a workaround, and why desktop is still the most reliable option.
The question 'how do I download Pinterest videos on my phone?' has an answer that depends on what exactly you're trying to do. For saving a single video from a specific pin, there's a native Pinterest option — the share sheet on iOS and Android lets you send a video to your Camera Roll or another app. For downloading entire boards with videos on mobile, the situation is more complicated. PinDownCloud is a Chrome extension, which means it requires a desktop browser to operate — there's no iOS or Android app. But there's a workflow that bridges the gap.
If you need to save multiple Pinterest videos to your phone, the most reliable approach is: use PinDownCloud on desktop to download the board as a ZIP, receive the ZIP link by email, then download and extract the ZIP on your phone. Both iOS and Android support ZIP file extraction natively, and the images and videos will land in your Files app or Gallery. The email arrives on your phone the same as on desktop — you can trigger the board download on desktop, then extract the ZIP on your phone an hour later. Not as seamless as a tap-to-save mobile app, but it gets you every video from the board.
In this guide
- For a single video: use Pinterest's native Share
- For all videos from a board: use PinDownCloud on desktop
- Extract and access on your phone
How to download Pinterest videos to your phone
Two methods depending on whether you want one video or all videos from a board.
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For a single video: use Pinterest's native Share
Open the Pinterest app on your phone and find the video pin you want to save. Tap the three-dot menu (Android) or the share icon (iOS). You'll see an option to Download image (the wording varies by version) or you can share to your camera roll. On iOS, you can use the Share Sheet to save to Files or Camera Roll. On Android, tap Download to save directly to your gallery. This works for individual video pins and doesn't require any additional tools. The limitation: you can only save one pin at a time, and very short video loops sometimes save as GIFs rather than MP4.
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For all videos from a board: use PinDownCloud on desktop
On a desktop computer (Chrome, Edge, or Brave), install the PinDownCloud Chrome extension from the Web Store. Navigate to the Pinterest board containing the videos you want. Click the PinDownCloud button and start the download. You'll receive an email with a ZIP file link — check your email on your phone. Tap the ZIP link to download it directly on your phone. On iOS, the ZIP opens in Files; on Android, it goes to Downloads. Extract the ZIP on your phone to access every video and image from the board.
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Extract and access on your phone
On iOS: tap the downloaded ZIP in Files, then tap Extract. The extracted folder appears in Files with all the numbered images and MP4 videos. You can select videos and use 'Save to Photos' to add them to your Camera Roll. On Android: open Downloads, tap the ZIP file, and your file manager will extract it. Videos can be opened directly or moved to your gallery. The key point: you triggered the download on desktop, but you receive and use the files on your phone.
Why Pinterest mobile downloads are complicated — what actually works
Pinterest's mobile apps are intentionally designed to keep content within the platform. The native Download option (where it exists) is limited to certain image formats and isn't available for all pin types or in all regions. Video downloads are especially restricted — many Pinterest video pins don't offer a native download option at all, particularly for video content that creators have marked as non-downloadable. Pinterest has tightened these restrictions over time as content creators pushed back on mass downloading of their work.
On iOS, the Safari browser doesn't support Chrome extensions, and there's no Safari extension equivalent to PinDownCloud. The Pinterest iOS app has its own in-app browser that also doesn't support extensions. This means on iPhone, a desktop computer remains the only way to use PinDownCloud. On Android, the situation is slightly better — Kiwi Browser and other Chromium-based Android browsers can run Chrome extensions, so technically you could install PinDownCloud on Android Kiwi Browser. However, this is an advanced setup and the mobile experience isn't as reliable as desktop.
The practical reality for most people: use desktop for board downloads, use mobile for single pin saves. If you're a designer or content creator who regularly needs Pinterest video content, establishing a desktop-first workflow (download on desktop, access on mobile via email or cloud sync) is more reliable than trying to replicate the desktop experience on a phone. The PinDownCloud email delivers a link that opens fine on any device — the friction is in extracting the ZIP on mobile, which iOS 16+ and Android handle natively without additional apps.
Download Pinterest boards on desktop, access on mobile
Install PinDownCloud on Chrome and download entire Pinterest boards — images and videos — as a ZIP file delivered to your email. Access the files on any device.
Install Extension — It's FreeFrequently asked questions
- Is there a PinDownCloud app for iPhone or Android?
- No — PinDownCloud is a Chrome browser extension, not a mobile app. There is no iOS or Android app. The extension requires a desktop browser (Chrome, Edge, or Brave on a Mac or Windows computer). On mobile, you can receive the ZIP download link by email and extract it on your phone — but the initial download must be triggered from a desktop browser.
- How do I save a single Pinterest video to my phone?
- Use Pinterest's native share function: tap the three-dot menu on any video pin and look for a Download or Save to device option. On iOS, use the Share Sheet to save to Camera Roll or Files. This works for individual pins without any additional tools. The limitation is that some video pins don't offer this option (content creators can disable downloads), and you can only save one video at a time this way.
- Can I use PinDownCloud on Safari on iPhone?
- No. Safari on iPhone doesn't support Chrome extensions, and PinDownCloud is a Chrome extension. There is no Safari version of PinDownCloud. To use PinDownCloud, you need a Mac or Windows computer running Chrome, Edge, or Brave browser.
- Will the downloaded videos work on my phone after I receive the ZIP?
- Yes. Pinterest videos download as MP4 files, which is the standard video format supported natively by both iOS and Android. After extracting the ZIP on your phone, the MP4 files can be played directly, saved to your camera roll (iOS) or gallery (Android), or shared to other apps. No additional video player or converter is needed.