Where does the file go on Android?
The default folder
Chrome for Android saves the file to the phone's default download location; Google says every downloaded file can be found in the Files app.
Finding it right after the download
In Chrome, tap More (top right) › Downloads. Files by Google also lists new downloads under Recents.
Android at a glance
| Question | Answer on Android |
|---|---|
| Browser | Chrome |
| Where the file lands | Chrome for Android saves the file to the phone's default download location; Google says every downloaded file can be found in the Files app. |
| How to see it | In Chrome, tap More (top right) › Downloads. Files by Google also lists new downloads under Recents. |
| Opens with | The Files app or Google Photos (On this device) |
| Change the folder | Chrome uses the phone's default download location. |
What you get: one MP4 per video page, plus images
Pinterest's short videos are idea pins (the app's Reels-style feed). Their JSON lists only a streaming playlist; the tool finds the matching 720p MP4 and checks that it exists. Carousel pins with several slides give one download per slide, video or picture, up to 20.
| Detail | Reels from Pinterest |
|---|---|
| File extension | .mp4 (+ .jpg) |
| Format | one MP4 per video page, plus images |
| Largest version | 720p per video page |
| Opens on Android with | The Files app or Google Photos (On this device) |
| Preset on this page | Reels / idea pins |
Which app opens it on Android?
The Files app or Google Photos (On this device).
Keep it with your photos and media
Google Photos shows pictures and videos saved by other apps under Collections › On this device (device folders), so a downloaded file can be viewed there.
Good to know on Android
Google's help does not give one fixed folder path because phone makers choose it; open the Files app and look at Recents.
If the download does not show up on Android
- Check the Files app first: In Chrome, tap More (top right) › Downloads. Files by Google also lists new downloads under Recents.
- 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 Reels on other devices
- Download Pinterest Reels on iPhone
- Download Pinterest Reels on PC
- Download Pinterest Reels on Mac
- Download Pinterest Reels on iPad
- Download Pinterest Reels on Chromebook
- Download Pinterest Reels on Windows
- Download Pinterest Reels on Samsung Galaxy
- Download Pinterest Reels on Xiaomi
- Download Pinterest Reels on Linux
- Download Pinterest Reels in Safari
- Download Pinterest Reels in Chrome
Other downloads on Android
Frequently asked questions
Where do downloaded Pinterest Reels go on Android?
Chrome for Android saves the file to the phone's default download location; Google says every downloaded file can be found in the Files app.
How do I find a downloaded Pinterest file on Android?
In Chrome, tap More (top right) › Downloads. Files by Google also lists new downloads under Recents.
Which app opens one MP4 per video page, plus images on Android?
The Files app or Google Photos (On this device).
Can I choose another download folder on Android?
Chrome uses the phone's default download location.
What is the best quality I can get?
720p per video page. 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.
Does it save every page of an idea pin?
Yes. Each page with a video or picture gets its own buttons, up to 20 pages, and carousel pins work the same way slide by slide.
Are idea pins available in 1080p?
No. The largest version Pinterest streams for idea pins is 720 pixels wide, and the tool saves that 720p MP4.
Guides
Reels — Idea pins and multi-slide pins, one download per page.