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Published September 20, 2026 • 7 min read • Creative Workflows

How to Download Pinterest Videos, Reels & High-Res Story Pins

Pinterest is the premier digital visual search engine for artists, designers, interior decorators, and fashion stylists. While saving static images is straightforward, extracting high-resolution video pins with audio can be tricky due to Pinterest's reliance on dynamic HLS playlists. Here is the definitive guide to saving Pinterest media offline.

1. Why Pinterest Videos are Hard to Download

Unlike platforms that provide direct links to MP4 files, Pinterest serves video content using two distinct architectures:

  • HLS m3u8 Adaptive Streams: For high-resolution video pins (720p and 1080p), Pinterest slices the video into hundreds of small .ts or .m4s transport segments defined in a master .m3u8 playlist.
  • Short-Link Redirection (pin.it): When sharing a pin from the Pinterest mobile app, the app generates a short link like https://pin.it/xyz123. Many generic downloaders fail because they do not follow HTTP 301/302 redirects to locate the canonical numeric pin ID (e.g., https://www.pinterest.com/pin/123456789/).

2. How SaveManager Resolves Pinterest Pins

SaveManager incorporates a custom two-tier Pinterest resolver:

  1. Automated Redirect Following: If you input a mobile pin.it short link, our engine traces the redirect chain until the canonical pin identifier is resolved.
  2. Multi-Engine Extraction: We query Pinterest's internal JSON-LD metadata and CDN media manifests. If an HLS stream is detected, our remuxing pipeline packages the segments into a single, clean MP4 file with synchronized audio.

3. Step-by-Step: Downloading Pinterest Videos

  1. Open the Pinterest app or website and navigate to the video pin you wish to archive.
  2. Tap the Share button (or three dots) and click Copy Link.
  3. Navigate to SaveManager.site.
  4. Paste the link into the console. SaveManager detects the Pinterest source automatically.
  5. Click Inspect Manifest.
  6. Select the highest quality MP4 stream (720p HD or 1080p) and tap Download.

4. Curating Offline Mood Boards & Creative Inspiration

Digital mood boards are essential for interior designers, fashion houses, and film art directors. Having local, high-resolution copies of animated pins allows you to:

  • Import reference video loops directly into Figma, Milanote, or PowerPoint presentations.
  • Present creative pitch decks during offline client meetings where Wi-Fi is unavailable or unreliable.
  • Safeguard design inspiration against dead links or pin deletions by original uploaders.
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