How to Save Pictures from Pinterest

Written by Katie Double

Last Updated: March 18, 2020

This wikiHow shows you how to save pictures off of Pinterest. You can save pins on your Pinterest account to view later, or you can save them offline.

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Saving a Pin To Your Pinterest Account On a Computer

Download Article

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Navigate to https://www.pinterest.com/ .
{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/22\/Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/22\/Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-2.jpg\/aid11738601-v4-728px-Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}

If you do not have an account, create one.

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Use the search bar at the top, or look through your home feed based on your interests. You can also follow other Pinterest users and save their pins.
{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/73\/Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-4.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/73\/Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-4.jpg\/aid11738601-v4-728px-Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-4.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}

Next to the red Save button, select the board that you would like to save it to. Then, click Save .
{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/cf\/Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-5.jpg\/v4-460px-Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-5.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/c\/cf\/Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-5.jpg\/aid11738601-v4-728px-Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-5.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}

On the Pinterest home page, click on your unsername, then navigate to Boards .

Method 2

Method 2 of 3:

Saving a Pin To Your Pinterest Account On a Phone or Tablet

Download Article

{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/8\/8e\/Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-6.jpg\/v4-460px-Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-6.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/8e\/Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-6.jpg\/aid11738601-v4-728px-Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-6.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}

Look for a red icon with a white "P" on your home screen, or search for the app in your app menu.
{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/8\/81\/Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-7.jpg\/v4-460px-Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-7.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/81\/Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-7.jpg\/aid11738601-v4-728px-Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-7.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}

If you do not have an account, create one.
{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/3d\/Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-8.jpg\/v4-460px-Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-8.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/3d\/Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-8.jpg\/aid11738601-v4-728px-Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-8.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}

Use the search bar at the top, or look through your home feed based on your interests. You can also follow other Pinterest users and save their pins.
{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/f7\/Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-9.jpg\/v4-460px-Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-9.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/f7\/Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-9.jpg\/aid11738601-v4-728px-Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-9.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}

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Tap on a pin that you like. Tap the red Save button, then tap the board that you would like to save it to.
- Alternatively, tap and hold the pin, then drag your finger over to the pushpin icon until in turns red, then release. Select the board.
{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/f4\/Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-10.jpg\/v4-460px-Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-10.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/f4\/Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-10.jpg\/aid11738601-v4-728px-Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-10.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}

On the Pinterest home page, click on your unsername, then navigate to Boards .

Method 3

Method 3 of 3:

Saving a Picture Offline To a Computer, Phone, or Tablet

Download Article

{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/6f\/Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-11.jpg\/v4-460px-Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-11.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/6f\/Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-11.jpg\/aid11738601-v4-728px-Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-11.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}

Navigate to https://www.pinterest.com/ on a browser, or open the app on a mobile device.
{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/63\/Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-12.jpg\/v4-460px-Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-12.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/63\/Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-12.jpg\/aid11738601-v4-728px-Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-12.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}

Use the search bar at the top, or look through your home feed based on your interests. You can also follow other Pinterest users and save their pins.
{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/e7\/Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-13.jpg\/v4-460px-Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-13.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/e7\/Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-13.jpg\/aid11738601-v4-728px-Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-13.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}

Tap or click on … , then select Download Image .
{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/92\/Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-14.jpg\/v4-460px-Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-14.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/92\/Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-14.jpg\/aid11738601-v4-728px-Save-Pictures-from-Pinterest-Step-14.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}

If on a computer, specify where you would like the image saved. Save the image. It will be saved as a JPEG file.

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Use a third-party website such as dotsave. app, pinterestdownloaders.net or pintosave. app.

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