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Download Pinterest Reels on Mac

Paste a pin link, check the real resolution and file size, and save one MP4 per video page, plus images. Below: where the file lands on Mac and which app opens it.

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  • No watermark added

PinDownload is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Pinterest.

How to save Pinterest Reels on Mac

  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 MacTap the button for one MP4 per video page, plus images. Chrome on Mac saves to /Users/<username>/Downloads by default; Safari saves to the folder set in Safari › Settings › General › File download location.

Where does the file go on Mac?

The default folder

Chrome on Mac saves to /Users/<username>/Downloads by default; Safari saves to the folder set in Safari › Settings › General › File download location.

Finding it right after the download

Click Safari's downloads button near the top-right of the window; in Chrome, use the download icon next to the address bar.

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

Mac at a glance

Four steps to download Pinterest Reels on Mac: copy the link, paste it, check the size, save to the Downloads folder
Four steps to download Pinterest Reels on Mac: copy the link, paste it, check the size, save to the Downloads folder
QuestionAnswer on Mac
BrowserSafari or Chrome
Where the file landsChrome on Mac saves to /Users/<username>/Downloads by default; Safari saves to the folder set in Safari › Settings › General › File download location.
How to see itClick Safari's downloads button near the top-right of the window; in Chrome, use the download icon next to the address bar.
Opens withQuickTime Player
Change the folderSafari › Settings › General › File download location. Chrome: Settings › Downloads › Change.

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.

DetailReels from Pinterest
File extension.mp4 (+ .jpg)
Formatone MP4 per video page, plus images
Largest version720p per video page
Opens on Mac withQuickTime Player
Preset on this pageReels / idea pins
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 Mac?

QuickTime Player.

Keep it with your photos and media

Drag the file from Downloads to the folder you want in Finder; select it and press Space to preview it with Quick Look.

Good to know on Mac

Preview does not play animated GIFs; use Quick Look or a browser.

If the download does not show up on Mac

  • Check the Downloads folder first: Click Safari's downloads button near the top-right of the window; in Chrome, use the download icon next to the address bar.
  • 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

Other downloads on Mac

ReelsIdea pins and multi-slide pins, one download per page.On MacHow to download Pinterest videos on a Mac with Safari or Chrome: save the MP4 to Downloads, play it in QuickTime Player, or import it into Photos. Free.Images on Macthe original JPG, PNG or WebP on Mac, step by step.GIFs on Macthe original animated .gif on Mac, step by step.Audio on MacM4A (AAC), cut from the video on Mac, step by step.Reels on iPhoneone MP4 per video page, plus images on iPhone, step by step.Reels on Androidone MP4 per video page, plus images on Android, step by step.Reels on PCone MP4 per video page, plus images on PC, step by step.Reels on iPadone MP4 per video page, plus images on iPad, step by step.

Frequently asked questions

Where do downloaded Pinterest Reels go on Mac?

Chrome on Mac saves to /Users/<username>/Downloads by default; Safari saves to the folder set in Safari › Settings › General › File download location.

How do I find a downloaded Pinterest file on Mac?

Click Safari's downloads button near the top-right of the window; in Chrome, use the download icon next to the address bar.

Which app opens one MP4 per video page, plus images on Mac?

QuickTime Player.

Can I choose another download folder on Mac?

Safari › Settings › General › File download location. Chrome: Settings › Downloads › Change.

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 (Safari or 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.

Sources