Quick answer
Copy the Pin link, paste it above, tap Download. LinkGrab saves the original file the creator uploaded, not the smaller copy Pinterest shows in the feed, so you get the sharpest version that exists. JPG stays JPG, PNG stays PNG, with no watermark and no account needed.
How to download a Pinterest image in three steps
Same three steps on a phone browser or a laptop.
Copy the Pin link
Tap the share icon on the Pin and choose Copy link. On desktop, copy the URL from the address bar. Short pin.it links work too.
Paste it in the box above
Drop it into the downloader above. LinkGrab finds the largest version of the image on Pinterest’s CDN in a second or two.
Save the image
Check the preview, tap Download now, and the photo lands in your gallery or Downloads folder at full size.
Why you get the original size, not the feed version
Pinterest keeps more than one copy of every image. When a creator uploads a photo, Pinterest stores the original file and makes smaller copies to load the feed faster. The thumbnails in your home feed and the bigger picture you see when you open a Pin are both resized copies. Right-click and the Pinterest app usually hand you one of those. LinkGrab goes past them and saves the original.
| Version | Typical width | Where you see it | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feed thumbnail | About 236px | Home feed and search grid | Too small to use |
| Close-up copy | About 736px | When you open a Pin | Quick phone viewing |
| Original (LinkGrab) | Full upload size | Only stored, not shown | Wallpapers, print, mood boards, editing |
JPG or PNG: you get what was uploaded
LinkGrab does not re-compress or convert the file. Photos usually come back as JPG. Logos, stickers, icons and graphics are often PNG, and if the creator uploaded a PNG with a transparent background, the transparency is kept. One honest limit: no tool can make an image bigger or sharper than the file the creator uploaded.
Downloading on your device
iPhone and iPad
Share arrow → Copy link, then paste here in Safari or Chrome. Safari saves the file to the Files app; open it there, tap the share icon and choose Save Image to move it into Photos. Or long-press the preview image and tap Save to Photos.
Android
Share icon → Copy link, paste it above in any browser. The image drops into your Downloads folder and shows up in Gallery or Google Photos a moment later. No permissions beyond the normal download prompt.
Windows and Mac
Copy the URL from the address bar, paste, download. The quickest way to collect high resolution references for a mood board, a design project or a presentation, since you can work through several tabs at once.
Android app for regular use, web tool for everything else
For the odd image, this page is all you need. If you save Pins often on Android, the app removes the copy-and-paste step — browse Pinterest inside it and save straight from the Pin.
One-tap saving on Android
- Free to download, free to use, no subscription.
- No jumping to a browser and copying a link each time.
- Browse Pinterest in the app and save images from the Pin directly.
- Your saved images and videos stay organised in one place.
- Identical output quality to this web tool, still no watermark.
No login, just paste and download
Nothing to sign into anywhere on the site. Paste the Pin link and the image downloads at the largest size Pinterest holds for it.
No downscaling, no added compression, nothing locked behind a paid tier. If the creator uploaded a small image, you get that small image — nothing can add detail that was never there, and we do not pretend otherwise.
What the LinkGrab Pinterest image downloader gives you
Original resolution
The full file the creator uploaded, not the resized copy Pinterest shows in the feed.
Format kept as uploaded
JPG stays JPG, PNG stays PNG. Transparent backgrounds are kept.
Zero watermarks
No logo, no badge, no corner stamp. The image looks exactly like the Pin.
No login, no data collected
Credentials are never requested. Link in, image out, nothing stored.
Runs in any browser
Nothing to install. Works on locked-down laptops, older phones and tablets.
Free, with no daily cap
No quota, no credits, no wall after your third image. Only bulk scraping is rate limited.
Compared with the other ways people save Pinterest images
A screenshot only captures your screen’s resolution and catches the interface. Right-click or the app’s own download usually gives you a resized copy. Extensions want access to every site you visit. A browser tool avoids all three.
| Method | Image size | Clean image | Install needed | Works on mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LinkGrab | Original upload | Yes | No | Yes |
| Screenshot | Screen size only | Needs cropping | No | Yes |
| Right-click / app download | Usually resized | Yes | No | App only |
| Browser extension | Varies | Varies | Yes | Rarely |
If a download fails, check these first
- Confirm the Pin is public. Secret boards return nothing — no external tool can reach them.
- Use the share menu link. It must start with pinterest.com, a country domain, or pin.it.
- Paste a Pin link, not a board or profile link. LinkGrab works one Pin at a time.
- Check it is a still image. Video Pins and Idea Pins go through the video downloader; moving Pins through the GIF downloader.
- Strip tracking clutter. Everything after the question mark can be deleted safely.
- Try once more. Deleted and region-blocked Pins fail for good, but a timeout usually clears on the second attempt.
Save your Pinterest image now
One paste, one tap, full resolution, nothing to sign up for.
Back to the downloaderPinterest image downloader FAQs
Is the downloaded image really full resolution?
Yes. Pinterest keeps the file the creator uploaded plus several smaller copies for the feed. LinkGrab fetches the largest version Pinterest has, which is the original upload. It can never be bigger than what the creator uploaded.
Why is my image sharper than when I right-click and save?
Right-click and the Pinterest app usually save a display copy that has been resized for the screen, often 736 pixels wide or smaller. LinkGrab goes past those display copies and saves the original file.
Does a PNG keep its transparent background?
Yes, when the creator uploaded a PNG with transparency. The original file is saved as it is, so the transparent background stays. If the Pin was uploaded as a JPG, there is no transparency to keep.
Why did I get a small or blurry image?
Because the creator uploaded a small or low quality file. LinkGrab saves the largest version Pinterest holds, and no downloader can add detail that was never uploaded. Try to find the same image from its original source for a sharper copy.
Does Pinterest notify the creator when I save their image?
No. Pinterest sends no notification for downloads made through an external tool. Nothing appears in the creator’s alerts or Pin analytics.
Can I download an image from a secret or private board?
No. LinkGrab only reaches Pins that Pinterest shows publicly. Pins on secret boards are not accessible to any external downloader. Move the Pin to a public board first, or ask the owner to share it.
Can I download a whole board at once?
No. LinkGrab works one Pin at a time: paste a Pin link, save the image, then paste the next one. Board links are not supported.
What if the Pin is a video or a GIF?
Use the matching tool. Video Pins and Idea Pins go through the Pinterest Video Downloader, and animated Pins through the Pinterest GIF Downloader. This page is built for still images.
Do I need a Pinterest account to download images?
No. You only need the public Pin link. LinkGrab never asks for your Pinterest email, password or session, and you should never enter Pinterest login details into any third party downloader.
Can I print the downloaded image?
Yes, for personal use. How well it prints depends on the original upload size. As a rough guide, an image around 1000 by 1500 pixels prints cleanly at about 3 by 5 inches; larger prints need a larger original.
Is it legal to download images from Pinterest?
Saving images for personal reference, inspiration or a private mood board is generally accepted. Republishing, selling or using someone else’s image commercially without permission can infringe copyright. Trace the Pin to its source and credit or license the work before any public use.
Does LinkGrab store the images I download?
No. The file comes from Pinterest’s CDN straight to your device. LinkGrab keeps no copy and no library tied to you.
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Legal & technical notice
This tool is designed for downloading Pinterest media for personal use only. Users should respect the copyright and intellectual property rights of content creators when using downloaded media.
LinkGrab does not host or store any Pinterest videos, images, GIFs or other media on its own servers. Our tool simply allows users to download publicly available Pinterest content directly from Pinterest’s content delivery network (CDN). All media files are delivered directly from Pinterest’s servers.
LinkGrab allows downloads only for publicly accessible Pinterest content where the content owner has made the media available for public viewing. Users are responsible for ensuring that their use of downloaded content complies with copyright laws and the rights of the original content owners.
LinkGrab.io is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Pinterest or Pinterest Inc. All product names, logos and brands are property of their respective owners.