Stays animated
You get the .gif file itself, so it keeps moving in WhatsApp, Telegram and anywhere GIFs play.
Free · No login · No app
Pinterest GIF Downloader
Paste a Pinterest GIF pin link and save it as a real animated .gif file, not a frozen still. Ready to share in chats and stories.
Public pins and boards only. We never ask for your Pinterest login.
- Animated .gif
- Original file
- Works with pin.it
- Free forever
Works on every device, no app required
- iPhone
- Android
- Windows
- macOS
- Chrome
- Safari
Why this one
A Pinterest GIF downloader that keeps the animation
Saving a GIF from the Pinterest app usually gives you a still picture. This fetches the original animated file.
Original quality
The file the pinner uploaded, with no extra compression and no watermark.
Video pins too
If the pin turns out to be a video, you get an MP4 with sound instead.
No login required
You never type a Pinterest username or password here. Paste a link and that is it.
pin.it links
The short link from the Share menu works exactly like the full address.
Privacy first
No accounts, so no profile of you. Files pass straight through to your device and are never stored on our server.
How it works
How to download Pinterest GIFs
Copy the link, paste it here, save the GIF.
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Copy the pin link
In the Pinterest app, tap Share under the pin and choose Copy link. On a computer, copy the address from the browser bar. Short pin.it links work too.
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Paste it into the box
Come back here, paste the link and press Download. Every file in the pin shows up with its own button.
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Save the GIF
Tap Download. Android saves to Downloads; on iPhone open it from the Files app and share it from there.
In practice
GIFs, videos and sharing
A few things worth knowing about animated pins.
Real GIF files
The download is an actual .gif, so it animates in chats, notes and most apps.
Sharing on iPhone
Photos on iPhone may show a GIF as still. Share it from the Files app and it stays animated.
Video pins
Longer clips are videos, not GIFs. The Pinterest video downloader saves them with sound.
Still images
For photos, use the Pinterest image downloader.
Questions
Pinterest GIF download questions
The things people email us about most. If yours is not here, send it over and a real person will answer it.
Is it free?
Yes. There is no paid plan, no trial and no download limit. You do not need an account or an app.
Will the GIF still move after I download it?
Yes. You get the original animated .gif file, not a screenshot.
Why does my iPhone show the GIF as a still image?
The Photos app sometimes shows only the first frame. Open or share it from the Files app, or send it in a chat, and it animates.
Does it work with pin.it links?
Yes. Paste the short link from the Share menu.
Can I download from secret boards?
No. Only public pins and boards work. Secret boards and deleted pins are out of reach, by design.
Where do the files save?
On Android, in the Downloads folder, and they show up in your Gallery shortly after. On iPhone and iPad, Safari saves them to the Files app under Downloads, where you can tap Share → Save Image or Save Video.
Is it legal to save pins?
Save what you pinned yourself, what you have permission to use, or a copy for personal inspiration. Re-uploading someone else's photo or video, or using it commercially without permission, can break copyright law and Pinterest's terms.