Download Pinterest GIFs as MP4.
Save any public GIF pin as a smooth MP4 video — or as the original GIF file. Free, no login, no added watermark, and it plays anywhere. Loop it forever.
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GIF or MP4 — you get the version that fits
Pinterest stores “GIF” pins in two ways: some are real GIF image files, and some are short videos. PinSaver detects which one your pin is and offers the matching download. When the pin is a video, you get an MP4 — the same looping animation in a smaller file that plays in gallery apps, video editors and messaging apps that do not accept GIFs.
When the pin is a real GIF file, you get the original .gif as well, so you can use it exactly as it was posted. Either way, nothing is re-compressed and no watermark is added.
How to save a Pinterest GIF
Three steps, in any browser. The same box also saves video pins and highest-quality images.
Copy the link
In Pinterest, tap Share on the GIF pin, then Copy link.
Paste it above
Paste the link into the download box and press Download.
Save the file
Tap Download on the MP4 (or the GIF) and save it to your device.
Quick tutorial: copy, paste, save
No Pinterest app or account needed, and it takes under a minute. For the full walkthrough — copying the link, saving on iPhone, Android and PC, and fixing common problems — see our step-by-step guide to downloading Pinterest videos.
Copy the link
In the Pinterest app, open the GIF pin, tap Share, then Copy link. On a computer, open the pin on pinterest.com and copy the address from your browser bar. A short pin.it link works the same way — paste it as it is.
Where the file saves
On Android, the file goes to your Downloads folder and shows up in your gallery app. On iPhone, Safari asks where to save it — pick Downloads, then move it from Files into Photos with Share, then Save Video (MP4) or Save Image (GIF). On PC or Mac, it lands in your downloads folder.
If the pin is private
PinSaver only works with public pins. If a pin is private, deleted, or needs a login to view, no downloader can fetch it — check the pin still opens in Pinterest, then copy the link again from the pin, not a board.
MP4 or GIF — which should you download?
Both versions are the same animation; the difference is where you want to use it. The MP4 is usually much smaller than the GIF, plays smoothly on phones, and works in apps that do not accept GIF uploads — messaging apps, video editors and some social posts. The original .gif keeps the classic format, which is better when you need a GIF file specifically, for example for a forum or a chat that supports GIFs.
PinSaver lists whichever versions the pin actually has, so you always get the real file, not a conversion of a conversion. If the pin is stored as a video, you will see the MP4; if it is stored as a GIF image, you will see the original .gif as well.
Where the MP4 works better
Short looping clips are used most as reactions in chats, as stickers and clips in video edits, and as reference animations for designers. In all three cases the MP4 is the practical choice: it is smaller to send, it loops in gallery and video apps, and it opens in editors that refuse GIF files. The animation looks the same either way, and most gallery apps loop short clips automatically.
Downloaded GIFs are for personal use — the animation still belongs to its creator, so do not re-upload it, sell it, or claim it as your own work. You can also save Pinterest videos and Pinterest images from PinSaver.
Why a Pinterest GIF will not download
If pressing Download returns nothing, the pin is almost always private, deleted, or only visible after logging in — only public pins can be downloaded. Check that the pin still opens in Pinterest when you are logged out, and make sure you copied the link from the pin itself (pinterest.com/pin/… or a pin.it short link), not from a board or a profile page. If the pin is public and the link still fails, wait a moment and try again.
Pinterest GIF downloader for Android and iPhone
PinSaver is a Pinterest GIF downloader that needs no app: it runs in your phone browser on Android and iPhone. On Android, paste the GIF pin link and the file saves to Downloads, where your gallery app shows it. On iPhone, use Safari, tap Download, choose Downloads, then move the file from Files into Photos with Share, then Save Video (for the MP4 version) or Save Image (for the GIF). The animation loops in your gallery app just as it looped on Pinterest.
Save a GIF from Pinterest to your phone
Saving a GIF from Pinterest to your phone takes three steps and under a minute: copy the pin link from the Pinterest app (Share, then Copy link), paste it into the box above, and press Download. You get the MP4 version by default — smaller, smoother, and accepted by messaging apps and video editors that refuse GIF files — plus the original .gif whenever the pin has one. The saved file is the same looping animation you saw on Pinterest, with no watermark added.
Pinterest GIF saver — no app, no login
There is nothing to install and no account to create: this Pinterest GIF saver works from any browser on Android, iPhone, iPad or PC, and it only needs the public pin link. Private, deleted or login-only pins cannot be downloaded by any tool, so if a GIF will not save, first check that the pin still opens in Pinterest when you are logged out.
You can also save Pinterest videos and Pinterest images from PinSaver.
Pinterest GIF downloader for PC
On Windows and Mac, PinSaver works in any browser. Copy the GIF pin link from Pinterest, paste it into the box above and press Download. You can save the GIF as a looping MP4 or as the original GIF file — whichever fits where you want to use it.
There is nothing to install and no Pinterest account is needed. The MP4 version is usually the better choice on PC: it is smaller, loops smoothly, and plays in any video player or browser.
Where can you use a downloaded Pinterest GIF?
A saved GIF works anywhere GIFs work: WhatsApp and Telegram chats, Discord, social media posts, comments, presentations and forum replies. The MP4 version is better for apps that prefer video — it uploads faster, stays sharp, and loops without the stutter that large GIF files sometimes have.
On iPhone and Android, the file saves to your device and can be shared from your gallery or files app like any other media.
Is it legal to download Pinterest GIFs?
Downloading a GIF for your own personal use — saving a reaction GIF or a clip you liked — is generally fine. The files still belong to their creators, so do not re-upload them, sell them, or claim them as your own work.
PinSaver only works with public pins. Private, deleted or login-only pins cannot be downloaded. If you are a rights holder and a file should not be available, request its removal on our DMCA page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I download a Pinterest GIF as MP4?
Open the GIF pin in Pinterest, tap Share, then Copy link — on a computer, copy the pin’s address from your browser bar. Paste the link into the box above and press Download. Many GIF pins on Pinterest are stored as video, so PinSaver gives you an MP4 you can save to your gallery and play anywhere, including apps that do not accept GIF files.
Can I get the original GIF file instead?
Yes, when the pin is stored as a GIF image, PinSaver lists the original .gif file with its own Download button. If the pin is stored as video, you will see the MP4 version instead — both are the same animation.
Why is an MP4 better than a GIF?
An MP4 of the same clip is usually much smaller than the GIF, plays smoothly on phones, and works in places that do not accept GIF uploads — such as some messaging apps, video editors and social posts. The animation looks the same.
Will the GIF keep looping?
Yes. The MP4 plays the same looping animation as the original GIF. Most gallery and video apps loop short clips automatically; in a video player, you can turn loop on with one tap.
Can I download GIFs on iPhone?
Yes. Open Safari on your iPhone and paste the pin link into PinSaver, then tap Download and choose Downloads when Safari asks where to save the file. Open the Files app, find the file in Downloads, tap Share, and choose Save Video for the MP4 version or Save Image for a GIF to move it into Photos.
Is there a watermark on downloaded GIFs?
No. PinSaver gives you the file exactly as Pinterest hosts it, with no watermark added and no quality lost. Use downloads for personal use and respect the creator’s rights.
Is there a Pinterest GIF saver for iPhone?
Yes. Open Safari on your iPhone, paste the GIF pin link into PinSaver and tap Download. Choose Downloads when Safari asks where to save the file, then open Files, find it in Downloads, tap Share, and choose Save Video for the MP4 version or Save Image for the GIF to move it into Photos. No app is needed.
Can I download a Pinterest GIF with sound?
A GIF itself has no sound. If the pin is actually a short video, PinSaver gives you the MP4 version with its original audio. If it is a true GIF, the downloaded file is silent, exactly as posted.
Why does my Pinterest GIF download as a video?
By default we offer the MP4 version because it is smaller, sharper and loops more smoothly than a GIF file. The original GIF is offered too — pick whichever format fits where you want to use it.
Can I download Pinterest GIFs on iPhone?
Yes. PinSaver works in Safari on iPhone and iPad with nothing to install. Paste the pin link, press Download, and save the MP4 or GIF from Safari, then find it in the Files app or move it to Photos.