How to Download Pinterest Images in Full Resolution (4K, HD)

Pinterest is a massive repository of design, landscapes, architecture, and fashion inspiration. This guide shows how to download images from Pinterest in original resolution — no app, no account needed, just paste the link.

What is Pinterest?

Pinterest is a visual social network where people “pin” (bookmark) images from across the web into collections called boards. Images range from 500px to 4K depending on the uploader, so downloading can yield detailed files.

How to download Pinterest images

Method 1: Using a downloader (fastest)

Open Pinterest, find the image you want.
Copy the link: pinterest.com/pin/<ID>/ or short link pin.it/....
Open the Pinterest downloader and paste the link.
Click download — you get the original resolution, no compression.

The tool automatically fetches the full-quality image with no watermark.

Method 2: Save directly from Pinterest (manual)

Without a tool:

Open the image (click to expand).
Right-click → Save image as (or inspect → find <img src>).
Save to your device — Pinterest allows this.

Tip: Original sizes are sometimes hidden in the URL. Replace size codes like 236x with original or remove them to get full resolution.

Method 3: Download entire board

To save all images from a board:

Use a Pinterest Downloader browser extension.
Use AllFreeDownload if it supports batch (ZIP download).
Or download images one at a time.

Pinterest image quality

Pinterest doesn’t compress heavily like Instagram, so originals are good:

Thumbnail (feed scroll) = ~236px (web) / 500px (mobile).
Full view (clicked) = 1200px to 4K depending on uploader.
Source link (if available) = maximum resolution.

Note: Many images on Pinterest link to external sources. Click Visit to go to the original site and download from there for true full resolution.

Copyright & fair use

Images on Pinterest are usually linked to original sources — treat Pinterest like a bookmark service, not a resource library.
Only download images you have the right to use (personal images, educational references, design inspiration).
Don’t republish images in books, merchandise, or commercial work without permission.
Always credit photographers or designers whose work you use.

FAQ

Can I download Pinterest videos/GIFs? Pinterest pins can contain videos from YouTube or TikTok, but it’s a visual-first platform. Use the original video link instead.

Can I batch download a whole board? Yes, with extensions or tools that support ZIP — but processing takes longer.

Do I need a Pinterest account? No — public images are downloadable without logging in.

What if the download fails? The pin might be deleted, the account blocked, or the image geographically restricted.