Where does the file go on Windows?
The default folder
Edge shows the folder it saves to under Settings › Downloads › Location, for example C:\Users\[your name]\Downloads. In Windows 11 version 22H2 and later, Downloads is pinned in File Explorer's Quick access.
Finding it right after the download
Open File Explorer › Downloads (pinned in Quick access on Windows 11 22H2 and later), or use the downloads button in Edge.
Windows at a glance
| Question | Answer on Windows |
|---|---|
| Browser | Edge or Chrome |
| Where the file lands | Edge shows the folder it saves to under Settings › Downloads › Location, for example C:\Users\[your name]\Downloads. In Windows 11 version 22H2 and later, Downloads is pinned in File Explorer's Quick access. |
| How to see it | Open File Explorer › Downloads (pinned in Quick access on Windows 11 22H2 and later), or use the downloads button in Edge. |
| Opens with | Windows Media Player (AAC and M4A supported) |
| Change the folder | Edge: Settings › Downloads › Location › Change. |
What you get: M4A (AAC), cut from the video
The sound is cut out of the pin's MP4 on your own device: the AAC samples are copied byte for byte into an .m4a file, with no re-encoding. In our tests a 9.5-second clip gave an 80 KB M4A and a 13-second clip 109 KB. If a video has no sound track, the tool says so instead of giving you a silent file.
| Detail | Audio from Pinterest |
|---|---|
| File extension | .m4a |
| Format | M4A (AAC), cut from the video |
| Largest version | the original AAC track, copied without re-encoding |
| Opens on Windows with | Windows Media Player (AAC and M4A supported) |
| Preset on this page | Audio (M4A) |
Which app opens it on Windows?
Windows Media Player (AAC and M4A supported).
Keep it with your photos and media
File Explorer's Quick access pins Downloads, Pictures, Videos and Music on Windows 11 22H2 and later, so dragging the file between them takes one step.
Good to know on Windows
Microsoft's own pages disagree on MP4 in Windows Media Player: the troubleshooting page lists MPEG-4 (H.264) as supported, an older file-types page does not. If one player refuses the file, open it in the Photos app.
If the download does not show up on Windows
- Check Downloads in File Explorer first: Open File Explorer › Downloads (pinned in Quick access on Windows 11 22H2 and later), or use the downloads button in Edge.
- 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 audio on other devices
- Download Pinterest Audio on iPhone
- Download Pinterest Audio on Android
- Download Pinterest Audio on PC
- Download Pinterest Audio on Mac
- Download Pinterest Audio on iPad
- Download Pinterest Audio on Chromebook
- Download Pinterest Audio on Samsung Galaxy
- Download Pinterest Audio on Xiaomi
- Download Pinterest Audio on Linux
- Download Pinterest Audio in Safari
- Download Pinterest Audio in Chrome
Other downloads on Windows
Frequently asked questions
Where do downloaded Pinterest audio go on Windows?
Edge shows the folder it saves to under Settings › Downloads › Location, for example C:\Users\[your name]\Downloads. In Windows 11 version 22H2 and later, Downloads is pinned in File Explorer's Quick access.
How do I find a downloaded Pinterest file on Windows?
Open File Explorer › Downloads (pinned in Quick access on Windows 11 22H2 and later), or use the downloads button in Edge.
Which app opens M4A (AAC), cut from the video on Windows?
Windows Media Player (AAC and M4A supported).
Can I choose another download folder on Windows?
Edge: Settings › Downloads › Location › Change.
What is the best quality I can get?
The original AAC track, copied without re-encoding. 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 (Edge 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.
Is the file a real MP3?
No, and we say so plainly: it is an M4A file with the original AAC sound, copied without re-encoding, so nothing is lost on the way.
Is my video uploaded to cut the sound?
No. The MP4 is downloaded to your browser and the sound is cut out there; nothing is sent back to our server.
Guides
MP3 / Audio — Cut the sound from a video pin as an M4A file on your device.
Sources
- Find where your browser is saving downloads — Microsoft
- Change the downloads folder location in Microsoft Edge — Microsoft
- File Explorer in Windows — Microsoft
- Manage photos and videos with the Microsoft Photos app — Microsoft
- Troubleshoot Windows Media Player errors — Microsoft
- Media container formats: MPEG-4 (MDN) — MDN