Pinterest Video Downloader Chrome Extension: Save Any Pin in One Click (Free)
Quick answer: The easiest way to download Pinterest videos on PC is the free DownloadPins Chrome extension, open any pin, click the extension icon, hit Download, done. Prefer no installs? The DownloadPins web tool does the same job in your browser: paste the pin link, pick your quality, save the MP4. Both are free, no login needed, and work on Windows and Mac.
Why Use a Pinterest Video Downloader Chrome Extension?
Let’s be honest, if you save Pinterest videos more than once a week, the copy-paste dance gets old fast. Copy the pin link, open a new tab, paste it, click download, go back… every single time.
A Pinterest video downloader Chrome extension cuts all of that out. You’re already looking at the pin, one click on the extension icon and the video is downloading. That’s the whole workflow.
The DownloadPins extension is free, takes about 30 seconds to install, and doesn’t ask for your Pinterest login or track what you browse.
Web Tool vs Chrome Extension: Which Should You Use?
Both are free and do the same core job. Pick based on how you work:
| Web Tool | Chrome Extension | |
|---|---|---|
| Install needed | No, runs in your browser | Yes (one-time, 30 seconds) |
| Speed | Copy link → paste → download | One click on the pin page |
| Best for | Occasional downloads | Frequent downloads |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari | Chrome and Edge |
| Cost / login | Free, no login | Free, no login |
How to Install the Pinterest Video Downloader Chrome Extension
Chrome Web Store listings require a paid developer account, so we offer the extension as a free direct download instead, same code, zero cost to you. Installation takes under a minute:
- Download the extension ZIP file and unzip it to a folder you’ll keep (e.g. Documents).
- In Chrome, type
chrome://extensionsin the address bar and press Enter. - Turn on Developer mode using the toggle in the top-right corner.
- Click Load unpacked and select the folder you unzipped.
- The DownloadPins icon appears in your toolbar, click the puzzle piece and pin it so it’s always visible.
Using Microsoft Edge? Same steps at edge://extensions, Edge is Chromium-based, so everything works identically.
How to Download a Pinterest Video with the Extension
- Open any Pinterest pin that has a video.
- Click the DownloadPins icon in your Chrome toolbar.
- A popup shows the video found on that pin, with its quality.
- Click Download MP4, the file lands in your Downloads folder.
That’s it. No link copying, no new tabs, no waiting. If the pin has an image instead of a video, you’ll get a Download Image button instead.
Prefer No Install? Use the Web Tool on PC
Not everyone wants a browser extension, and that’s fine. The web tool works on any PC browser:
- Copy the Pinterest pin URL from your address bar (or Share → Copy link on the pin).
- Go to downloadpins.com.
- Paste the link, click Download, pick your quality.
Same result, MP4 in your Downloads folder, no account needed. Works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Where Do PC Downloads Go?
Chrome and Edge save to your Downloads folder by default, that’s C:UsersYourNameDownloads on Windows and ~/Downloads on Mac. Videos arrive as MP4 files; images as JPG or PNG. Want them somewhere else? Change it under your browser’s Settings → Downloads.
What Else Can You Download on PC?
The extension handles videos and images. For everything else, the web tool has you covered:
- GIFs, saved as real GIF files, not videos. Our GIF guide walks through it.
- Images in full quality, see the images guide.
- Entire boards as ZIP, the board guide shows how.
The Honest Fine Print
- Private boards and secret pins can’t be downloaded, Pinterest simply doesn’t expose those files. No downloader can, despite what some claim.
- Deleted pins are gone for good, if the pin doesn’t load, there’s nothing to save.
- Quality is what Pinterest serves. You’ll commonly get up to 720p HD. Nobody can magically upscale that to 4K, any tool promising otherwise is inventing pixels.
- Respect creators. Downloading for personal offline use is one thing; reposting someone’s work as your own is another. When in doubt, credit the creator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the DownloadPins Chrome extension really free?
Yes, fully free, no premium tier, no daily caps, no “pro” upsell hiding the HD option.
Does the extension track my browsing or need my Pinterest login?
No to both. It only activates on Pinterest pin pages, never asks for your password, and downloads come straight from Pinterest’s servers to your computer.
Why isn’t it on the Chrome Web Store?
Google charges a developer registration fee to list extensions. We skipped that cost and offer the exact same extension as a free direct download, you just install it manually in 30 seconds.
Will it work on my Mac / Windows 11 / Chromebook?
If it runs Chrome or Edge, yes. The steps are identical on Windows, Mac, and ChromeOS.
Can I get 1080p or 4K quality?
You get the best version Pinterest provides for that specific pin, usually up to 720p HD. If the original upload was smaller, that’s what you’ll receive.
What if the extension finds nothing on a pin?
It’ll tell you so. Usually that means the pin is private, deleted, or a different content type, try the web tool with the pin link as a backup.