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Download Pinterest GIFs on PC

Paste a pin link, check the real resolution and file size, and save the original animated .gif. Below: where the file lands on PC and which app opens it.

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How to save Pinterest GIFs on PC

  1. Copy the pin linkOpen the pin in your browser and copy the address from the address bar, or use Share › Copy link.
  2. Paste it herePaste the link into the box above and press Download. The tool reads the pin and lists every file it can save.
  3. Check size and resolutionEach button shows the real pixel size and file size, read from the file itself, before anything is downloaded.
  4. Save on PCTap the button for the original animated .gif. Chrome on Windows saves to \Users\<username>\Downloads by default, and Edge shows its folder (for example C:\Users\[your name]\Downloads) under Settings › Downloads › Location.

Where does the file go on PC?

The default folder

Chrome on Windows saves to \Users\<username>\Downloads by default, and Edge shows its folder (for example C:\Users\[your name]\Downloads) under Settings › Downloads › Location.

Finding it right after the download

In Chrome, the download icon next to the address bar shows progress and the finished file; More › Downloads lists every download.

Where a downloaded Pinterest file appears on PC: the Downloads folder
Where a downloaded Pinterest file appears on PC: the Downloads folder

PC at a glance

Four steps to download Pinterest GIFs on PC: copy the link, paste it, check the size, save to the Downloads folder
Four steps to download Pinterest GIFs on PC: copy the link, paste it, check the size, save to the Downloads folder
QuestionAnswer on PC
BrowserChrome or Edge
Where the file landsChrome on Windows saves to \Users\<username>\Downloads by default, and Edge shows its folder (for example C:\Users\[your name]\Downloads) under Settings › Downloads › Location.
How to see itIn Chrome, the download icon next to the address bar shows progress and the finished file; More › Downloads lists every download.
Opens withThe Microsoft Photos app (GIF supported)
Change the folderChrome: Settings › Downloads › Change. Edge: Settings › Downloads › Location › Change.

What you get: the original animated .gif

GIF pins keep the original animated .gif. We checked: Pinterest serves no MP4 copy of a GIF pin, so the download is the .gif itself, which can be large (a 128×128 animation in our test was 1.49 MB). A still JPG of the first frame is offered too.

DetailGIFs from Pinterest
File extension.gif
Formatthe original animated .gif
Largest versionthe GIF exactly as uploaded; Pinterest stores no MP4 version of GIF pins
Opens on PC withThe Microsoft Photos app (GIF supported)
Preset on this pageGIF
Bar chart of file sizes measured with our tool on 2026-10-24
Bar chart of file sizes measured with our tool on 2026-10-24

Which app opens it on PC?

The Microsoft Photos app (GIF supported).

Keep it with your photos and media

Move the file from Downloads to Pictures, Videos or Music in File Explorer if you want to keep it with your other media.

Good to know on PC

Every browser keeps its own download folder setting; check the one you used.

If the download does not show up on PC

  • Check the Downloads folder first: In Chrome, the download icon next to the address bar shows progress and the finished file; More › Downloads lists every download.
  • Make sure the pin is public. Private pins and secret boards cannot be read without logging in, and this tool never asks for your Pinterest password.
  • Links expire after one hour. If a button stops working, paste the pin link again.
  • A pin.it short link must be complete: copy it again from Share › Copy link.

Same GIFs on other devices

Other downloads on PC

GIFKeep the animated GIF exactly as it was uploaded.On PCHow to download Pinterest videos on PC: paste the pin link, save the MP4 in Chrome or Edge, and open it from Downloads with Photos or Media Player.Images on PCthe original JPG, PNG or WebP on PC, step by step.Reels on PCone MP4 per video page, plus images on PC, step by step.Audio on PCM4A (AAC), cut from the video on PC, step by step.GIFs on iPhonethe original animated .gif on iPhone, step by step.GIFs on Androidthe original animated .gif on Android, step by step.GIFs on Macthe original animated .gif on Mac, step by step.GIFs on iPadthe original animated .gif on iPad, step by step.

Frequently asked questions

Where do downloaded Pinterest GIFs go on PC?

Chrome on Windows saves to \Users\<username>\Downloads by default, and Edge shows its folder (for example C:\Users\[your name]\Downloads) under Settings › Downloads › Location.

How do I find a downloaded Pinterest file on PC?

In Chrome, the download icon next to the address bar shows progress and the finished file; More › Downloads lists every download.

Which app opens the original animated .gif on PC?

The Microsoft Photos app (GIF supported).

Can I choose another download folder on PC?

Chrome: Settings › Downloads › Change. Edge: Settings › Downloads › Location › Change.

What is the best quality I can get?

The GIF exactly as uploaded; Pinterest stores no MP4 version of GIF pins. The tool never upscales or renames a smaller file as HD.

Do I need an app or a Pinterest account?

No. It runs in the browser (Chrome or Edge), with no sign-up and no app to install.

Is PinDownload part of Pinterest?

No. PinDownload is an independent tool and is not affiliated with Pinterest. It only reads public pins.

Can I download private pins?

No. Only public pins can be read without logging in; private pins and secret boards are out of reach by design.

Can I get the GIF as an MP4?

Not from Pinterest: we checked, and it stores no MP4 copy of GIF pins. You get the original .gif plus a still JPG of the first frame.

Why is the GIF file so large?

Animated GIFs store every frame as a picture. In our test a 128×128 pixel animation was 1.49 MB, while the still JPG of the same pin was about 4 KB.

Guides

GIF — Keep the animated GIF exactly as it was uploaded.

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