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Download Pinterest GIFs in Chrome

Paste a pin link, check the real resolution and file size, and save the original animated .gif. Below: where the file lands in Chrome and which app opens it.

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How to save Pinterest GIFs in Chrome

  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 in ChromeTap the button for the original animated .gif. Chrome on a computer saves to the Downloads folder by default (\Users\<username>\Downloads on Windows); Chrome for Android uses the default download location; Chrome on iPhone lets you pick Files on the “Save in…” screen.

Where does the file go in Chrome?

The default folder

Chrome on a computer saves to the Downloads folder by default (\Users\<username>\Downloads on Windows); Chrome for Android uses the default download location; Chrome on iPhone lets you pick Files on the “Save in…” screen.

Finding it right after the download

On a computer, the download icon next to the address bar; on Android, More › Downloads.

Where a downloaded Pinterest file appears in Chrome: Chrome's Downloads
Where a downloaded Pinterest file appears in Chrome: Chrome's Downloads

Chrome at a glance

Four steps to download Pinterest GIFs in Chrome: copy the link, paste it, check the size, save to Chrome's Downloads
Four steps to download Pinterest GIFs in Chrome: copy the link, paste it, check the size, save to Chrome's Downloads
QuestionAnswer in Chrome
BrowserChrome
Where the file landsChrome on a computer saves to the Downloads folder by default (\Users\<username>\Downloads on Windows); Chrome for Android uses the default download location; Chrome on iPhone lets you pick Files on the “Save in…” screen.
How to see itOn a computer, the download icon next to the address bar; on Android, More › Downloads.
Opens withThe device's default image app, or a browser tab
Change the folderSettings › Downloads › Change (computer).

What you get: the original animated .gif

GIF pins keep the original animated .gif. We checked: Pinterest serves no MP4 copy of a GIF pin, so the download is the .gif itself, which can be large (a 128×128 animation in our test was 1.49 MB). A still JPG of the first frame is offered too.

DetailGIFs from Pinterest
File extension.gif
Formatthe original animated .gif
Largest versionthe GIF exactly as uploaded; Pinterest stores no MP4 version of GIF pins
Opens in Chrome withThe device's default image app, or a browser tab
Preset on this pageGIF
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 in Chrome?

The device's default image app, or a browser tab.

Keep it with your photos and media

On iPhone or iPad, Chrome can save an image with touch and hold › Save Image; other files go to Files when you choose it on the “Save in…” screen.

Good to know in Chrome

Chrome may block a download if the site or owner prevents it; our download links are normal file downloads.

If the download does not show up in Chrome

  • Check Chrome's Downloads first: On a computer, the download icon next to the address bar; on Android, More › Downloads.
  • 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 GIFs on other devices

Other downloads in Chrome

GIFKeep the animated GIF exactly as it was uploaded.Videos in ChromeMP4 (H.264 video + AAC sound) in Chrome, step by step.Images in Chromethe original JPG, PNG or WebP in Chrome, step by step.Reels in Chromeone MP4 per video page, plus images in Chrome, step by step.Audio in ChromeM4A (AAC), cut from the video in Chrome, step by step.GIFs on iPhonethe original animated .gif on iPhone, step by step.GIFs on Androidthe original animated .gif on Android, step by step.GIFs on PCthe original animated .gif on PC, step by step.GIFs on Macthe original animated .gif on Mac, step by step.

Frequently asked questions

Where do downloaded Pinterest GIFs go in Chrome?

Chrome on a computer saves to the Downloads folder by default (\Users\<username>\Downloads on Windows); Chrome for Android uses the default download location; Chrome on iPhone lets you pick Files on the “Save in…” screen.

How do I find a downloaded Pinterest file in Chrome?

On a computer, the download icon next to the address bar; on Android, More › Downloads.

Which app opens the original animated .gif in Chrome?

The device's default image app, or a browser tab.

Can I choose another download folder in Chrome?

Settings › Downloads › Change (computer).

What is the best quality I can get?

The GIF exactly as uploaded; Pinterest stores no MP4 version of GIF pins. 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.

Can I get the GIF as an MP4?

Not from Pinterest: we checked, and it stores no MP4 copy of GIF pins. You get the original .gif plus a still JPG of the first frame.

Why is the GIF file so large?

Animated GIFs store every frame as a picture. In our test a 128×128 pixel animation was 1.49 MB, while the still JPG of the same pin was about 4 KB.

Guides

GIF — Keep the animated GIF exactly as it was uploaded.

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