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Download Pinterest Videos on Linux

Paste a pin link, check the real resolution and file size, and save MP4 (H.264 video + AAC sound). Below: where the file lands on Linux and which app opens it.

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How to save Pinterest videos on Linux

  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 LinuxTap the button for MP4 (H.264 video + AAC sound). Chrome on Linux saves to /home/<username>/Downloads by default, according to Google.

Where does the file go on Linux?

The default folder

Chrome on Linux saves to /home/<username>/Downloads by default, according to Google.

Finding it right after the download

In Chrome, choose More › Downloads; clicking a finished download opens it in the system's default app for that file type.

Where a downloaded Pinterest file appears on Linux: ~/Downloads
Where a downloaded Pinterest file appears on Linux: ~/Downloads

Linux at a glance

Four steps to download Pinterest videos on Linux: copy the link, paste it, check the size, save to ~/Downloads
Four steps to download Pinterest videos on Linux: copy the link, paste it, check the size, save to ~/Downloads
QuestionAnswer on Linux
BrowserChrome
Where the file landsChrome on Linux saves to /home/<username>/Downloads by default, according to Google.
How to see itIn Chrome, choose More › Downloads; clicking a finished download opens it in the system's default app for that file type.
Opens withYour system's default video player
Change the folderChrome: Settings › Downloads › Change.

What you get: MP4 (H.264 video + AAC sound)

Pinterest keeps an MP4 copy of most video pins. Its largest MP4 is 720p: for idea pins the streaming playlist tops out at 720 pixels wide (720×1280 for a vertical clip), and classic video pins list a 720p file. The tool reads the file itself and shows the real resolution and size before you save, for example 720×1280 and 2.2 MB for a 9.5-second idea pin in our test.

DetailVideos from Pinterest
File extension.mp4
FormatMP4 (H.264 video + AAC sound)
Largest version720p is the largest MP4 Pinterest stores (we show the exact size, e.g. 720×1280)
Opens on Linux withYour system's default video player
Preset on this pageVideo (MP4)
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 Linux?

Your system's default video player.

Keep it with your photos and media

Move the file from ~/Downloads with your file manager; the downloads list in Chrome opens it in the default app.

Good to know on Linux

Folder names depend on your distribution and language settings; Chrome's own default is /home/<username>/Downloads.

If the download does not show up on Linux

  • Check ~/Downloads first: In Chrome, choose More › Downloads; clicking a finished download opens it in the system's default app for that file type.
  • 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 videos on other devices

Other downloads on Linux

VideoPaste a pin link and save the video as MP4, up to 720p.Images on Linuxthe original JPG, PNG or WebP on Linux, step by step.GIFs on Linuxthe original animated .gif on Linux, step by step.Reels on Linuxone MP4 per video page, plus images on Linux, step by step.Audio on LinuxM4A (AAC), cut from the video on Linux, step by step.On iPhoneHow to download Pinterest videos on iPhone: save the MP4 in Safari, find it in Files › Downloads, and pick a lighter file on mobile data. Free, no app.On AndroidHow to download Pinterest videos on Android: copy the pin link, save the MP4 in Chrome and find it in the Files app or Google Photos. Free, no app.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.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.

Frequently asked questions

Where do downloaded Pinterest videos go on Linux?

Chrome on Linux saves to /home/<username>/Downloads by default, according to Google.

How do I find a downloaded Pinterest file on Linux?

In Chrome, choose More › Downloads; clicking a finished download opens it in the system's default app for that file type.

Which app opens MP4 (H.264 video + AAC sound) on Linux?

Your system's default video player.

Can I choose another download folder on Linux?

Chrome: Settings › Downloads › Change.

What is the best quality I can get?

720p is the largest MP4 Pinterest stores (we show the exact size, e.g. 720×1280). 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.

Why is it 720p and not 1080p or 4K?

Because 720p is the largest MP4 Pinterest stores for video pins. Pages that promise 1080p or 4K from Pinterest cannot deliver a file that does not exist; this tool shows the exact pixel size instead.

Does the video keep its sound?

Yes, when the pin has a sound track: the MP4 carries AAC audio. If a pin has no sound track, the tool tells you before you save.

Guides

Video — Paste a pin link and save the video as MP4, up to 720p.

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