Where does the file go on Chromebook?
The default folder
Downloads go to the Downloads folder by default. Google notes this is a temporary local folder and ChromeOS may delete files there to free up space.
Finding it right after the download
Open the Files app and choose Downloads.
Chromebook at a glance
| Question | Answer on Chromebook |
|---|---|
| Browser | Chrome |
| Where the file lands | Downloads go to the Downloads folder by default. Google notes this is a temporary local folder and ChromeOS may delete files there to free up space. |
| How to see it | Open the Files app and choose Downloads. |
| Opens with | The Gallery app (.jpg, .jpeg and .png are supported) |
| Change the folder | Chrome › Settings › Downloads. |
What you get: the original JPG, PNG or WebP
For a picture pin the tool fetches the original file Pinterest stores, not the 736-pixel preview the app shows. In our test a carousel picture listed as 736 pixels wide downloaded as an original of 1365×1706 pixels (194 KB). The format stays what the uploader used, usually JPG, sometimes PNG or WebP.
| Detail | Images from Pinterest |
|---|---|
| File extension | .jpg / .png / .webp |
| Format | the original JPG, PNG or WebP |
| Largest version | the original upload size (often larger than the 736 px preview) |
| Opens on Chromebook with | The Gallery app (.jpg, .jpeg and .png are supported) |
| Preset on this page | Image (original) |
Which app opens it on Chromebook?
The Gallery app (.jpg, .jpeg and .png are supported).
Keep it with your photos and media
Because Downloads is temporary storage, move files you want to keep to Google Drive or another folder in the Files app.
Good to know on Chromebook
Move files you want to keep out of Downloads: ChromeOS may delete them there to free up space.
If the download does not show up on Chromebook
- Check Files › Downloads first: Open the Files app and choose Downloads.
- 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 images on other devices
- Download Pinterest Images on iPhone
- Download Pinterest Images on Android
- Download Pinterest Images on PC
- Download Pinterest Images on Mac
- Download Pinterest Images on iPad
- Download Pinterest Images on Windows
- Download Pinterest Images on Samsung Galaxy
- Download Pinterest Images on Xiaomi
- Download Pinterest Images on Linux
- Download Pinterest Images in Safari
- Download Pinterest Images in Chrome
Other downloads on Chromebook
Frequently asked questions
Where do downloaded Pinterest images go on Chromebook?
Downloads go to the Downloads folder by default. Google notes this is a temporary local folder and ChromeOS may delete files there to free up space.
How do I find a downloaded Pinterest file on Chromebook?
Open the Files app and choose Downloads.
Which app opens the original JPG, PNG or WebP on Chromebook?
The Gallery app (.jpg, .jpeg and .png are supported).
Can I choose another download folder on Chromebook?
Chrome › Settings › Downloads.
What is the best quality I can get?
The original upload size (often larger than the 736 px preview). 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), 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.
Is the picture the full original size?
Yes. The tool asks for the original file, not the 736-pixel preview, and shows its real pixel size and file size before you save it.
Why is my image a PNG or WebP?
The format stays the one the uploader used. Nothing is converted, so there is no extra quality loss.
Guides
Images — Save the original full-size picture, not the preview.