July 17, 2026 · 8 min read
COPYRIGHT AND SAFETY
Can You Download Pinterest Videos for Personal Use?
Understand personal-use downloads, permissions, and responsible ways to save Pinterest videos.
A Pinterest video can be a useful reference, but the person who made it still has rights over their work. This guide explains personal-use considerations and the respectful choices to make before saving or sharing a video.
The short answer
A Pinterest video can be a useful reference, but the person who made it still has rights over their work. This guide explains personal-use considerations and the respectful choices to make before saving or sharing a video. This is general information, not legal advice. Laws and platform rules vary by country and by the specific content, so ask a qualified professional if your use carries meaningful legal or commercial risk.
Saving is different from reusing
A personal reference copy may be very different from posting the file to a website, putting it in an advertisement, selling it, or presenting it as your own. Pinterest can surface content from many creators and sources; the person who uploaded a Pin may not own every right in the work.
A respectful checklist
Find the original creator
Open the Pin's destination link and look for the original artist, photographer, brand, or publisher. Preserve the source URL alongside your saved reference.
Ask before broader use
Get clear permission before reposting, editing, distributing, or using media commercially. Credit is courteous, but credit alone is not a substitute for permission when permission is required.
Use your own work when possible
For public or commercial projects, create original media or use content with a licence that expressly covers your intended use. Read the licence terms rather than relying on assumptions.
Respect privacy and restrictions
Do not attempt to download private, restricted, or removed Pins. Keep personal reference material private unless you have the rights needed to share it.
Frequently asked questions
Is GetPins free to use?
Yes. GetPins is free and works in a browser for eligible public Pinterest media.
Do I need a Pinterest account?
No account is required by GetPins. Availability still depends on whether the Pin itself is public and accessible.
Can I download a private Pinterest Pin?
No. Private, restricted, deleted, or otherwise unavailable Pins should not be downloaded.
Where will my download be saved?
Most browsers save to the device's Downloads location unless you choose another folder. On iPhone or iPad, check Files or Photos depending on the browser and file type.
Can I reuse a downloaded file?
Downloading a file does not transfer ownership. Check the creator's rights and get permission before reuse beyond personal reference.
Respect creators and save responsibly
Use downloads for personal reference or where you have permission. Keep a link to the original Pin and creator, and do not try to access private content. When you are ready, try GetPins for public media, or explore our image downloader, video downloader, and GIF downloader.