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Download Pinterest Images on Mac

Paste a pin link, check the real resolution and file size, and save the original JPG, PNG or WebP. Below: where the file lands on Mac and which app opens it.

  • Free
  • No login
  • Real size shown first
  • No watermark added

PinDownload is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Pinterest.

How to save Pinterest images on Mac

  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 MacTap the button for the original JPG, PNG or WebP. Chrome on Mac saves to /Users/<username>/Downloads by default; Safari saves to the folder set in Safari › Settings › General › File download location.

Where does the file go on Mac?

The default folder

Chrome on Mac saves to /Users/<username>/Downloads by default; Safari saves to the folder set in Safari › Settings › General › File download location.

Finding it right after the download

Click Safari's downloads button near the top-right of the window; in Chrome, use the download icon next to the address bar.

Where a downloaded Pinterest file appears on Mac: the Downloads folder
Where a downloaded Pinterest file appears on Mac: the Downloads folder

Mac at a glance

Four steps to download Pinterest images on Mac: copy the link, paste it, check the size, save to the Downloads folder
Four steps to download Pinterest images on Mac: copy the link, paste it, check the size, save to the Downloads folder
QuestionAnswer on Mac
BrowserSafari or Chrome
Where the file landsChrome on Mac saves to /Users/<username>/Downloads by default; Safari saves to the folder set in Safari › Settings › General › File download location.
How to see itClick Safari's downloads button near the top-right of the window; in Chrome, use the download icon next to the address bar.
Opens withPreview or Quick Look
Change the folderSafari › Settings › General › File download location. Chrome: Settings › Downloads › Change.

What you get: the original JPG, PNG or WebP

For a picture pin the tool fetches the original file Pinterest stores, not the 736-pixel preview the app shows. In our test a carousel picture listed as 736 pixels wide downloaded as an original of 1365×1706 pixels (194 KB). The format stays what the uploader used, usually JPG, sometimes PNG or WebP.

DetailImages from Pinterest
File extension.jpg / .png / .webp
Formatthe original JPG, PNG or WebP
Largest versionthe original upload size (often larger than the 736 px preview)
Opens on Mac withPreview or Quick Look
Preset on this pageImage (original)
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 Mac?

Preview or Quick Look.

Keep it with your photos and media

Drag the file from Downloads to the folder you want in Finder; select it and press Space to preview it with Quick Look.

Good to know on Mac

Preview does not play animated GIFs; use Quick Look or a browser.

If the download does not show up on Mac

  • Check the Downloads folder first: Click Safari's downloads button near the top-right of the window; in Chrome, use the download icon next to the address bar.
  • 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 images on other devices

Other downloads on Mac

ImagesSave the original full-size picture, not the preview.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.GIFs on Macthe original animated .gif on Mac, step by step.Reels on Macone MP4 per video page, plus images on Mac, step by step.Audio on MacM4A (AAC), cut from the video on Mac, step by step.Images on iPhonethe original JPG, PNG or WebP on iPhone, step by step.Images on Androidthe original JPG, PNG or WebP on Android, step by step.Images on PCthe original JPG, PNG or WebP on PC, step by step.Images on iPadthe original JPG, PNG or WebP on iPad, step by step.

Frequently asked questions

Where do downloaded Pinterest images go on Mac?

Chrome on Mac saves to /Users/<username>/Downloads by default; Safari saves to the folder set in Safari › Settings › General › File download location.

How do I find a downloaded Pinterest file on Mac?

Click Safari's downloads button near the top-right of the window; in Chrome, use the download icon next to the address bar.

Which app opens the original JPG, PNG or WebP on Mac?

Preview or Quick Look.

Can I choose another download folder on Mac?

Safari › Settings › General › File download location. Chrome: Settings › Downloads › Change.

What is the best quality I can get?

The original upload size (often larger than the 736 px preview). 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 (Safari 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 picture the full original size?

Yes. The tool asks for the original file, not the 736-pixel preview, and shows its real pixel size and file size before you save it.

Why is my image a PNG or WebP?

The format stays the one the uploader used. Nothing is converted, so there is no extra quality loss.

Guides

Images — Save the original full-size picture, not the preview.

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