Image Pins can be downloaded from the three-dot (ellipsis) menu. Video Pins can't, and that includes videos you posted yourself. For now, that's the rule.
Download an image Pin
- Open the Pin.
- On a computer, click the ellipsis next to the image. In the apps it's under the Pin or at its top right.
- Choose Download image.
On the home feed you can skip step 1: the ellipsis at the bottom right of each Pin has the same option. The file usually lands in your device's default Downloads folder or the Photos app, depending on the device and browser.
Download image is missing
Not every Pin can be downloaded, so sometimes the option isn't there. Two things to try: open the menu from the home feed instead of the Pin page, or switch from the app to a desktop or mobile browser.
The image didn't save
Close and reopen the app, make sure the phone has free storage, check that Pinterest is allowed to save photos, update the app, or try a browser.
Download is not the same as Save
Save puts the Pin on one of your boards. Download copies the image to your device. There's no separate original-resolution option, and Download image is the best quality Pinterest offers. A screenshot can lower it.
Can I stop people downloading my Pins?
No, not currently. Making a board private limits who can see the Pins on it, but people you invite to a private board may still be able to download them.
Sources
- Pinterest Help — Download an image (checked Nov 9, 2026)