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🖥️Download Pinterest on Mac & MacBook

How to download Pinterest images and videos on Mac / MacBook. Free Chrome extension guide + native macOS shortcuts. Works on macOS Ventura, Sonoma, Sequoia and all Intel/Apple Silicon Macs.

Download Pinterest images and videos on any Mac in HD quality — completely free. SortPin works natively on macOS with Chrome, Safari (via extension), Brave, and Edge. No paid subscription needed.

🎉 Trusted by 40,000+ Pinterest users worldwide — including thousands of Mac users.

✅ Mac Compatibility

Mac Model
macOS Version
Works?

💻 MacBook Air (Intel & Apple Silicon)

10.15+

✅ Yes

💻 MacBook Pro (all recent models)

10.15+

✅ Yes

🖥️ iMac / iMac Pro

10.15+

✅ Yes

🖥️ Mac mini / Mac Studio

10.15+

✅ Yes

Compatible browsers: Chrome, Brave, Edge, Opera, Arc (any Chromium browser).

⚠️ Safari doesn't support Chrome extensions. Use one of the Chromium browsers above.

🚀 3 Ways to Download Pinterest on Mac

Method
Best For

🧩 Chrome Extension

Daily use, HD downloads, bulk boards

🌐 Website Tool

Quick one-off downloads, no install

🤖 Telegram Bot

Downloads on iPhone/iPad synced to Mac

🧩 Method 1: SortPin Chrome Extension for Mac

Step 1 — Open Chrome on Mac

If you don't have Chrome: Download Google Chrome for Mac.

Step 2 — Install SortPin

Go to Chrome Web Store → SortPin → click Add to Chrome.

Full guide: How to Install SortPin

Step 3 — Pin the SortPin Icon (macOS Tip)

Click 🧩 puzzle icon in Chrome toolbar → 📌 pin SortPin so it's always visible.

Step 4 — Download Any Pin

Hover a Pinterest pin → click SortPin icon → Download. File saves to ~/Downloads/.

🌐 Method 2: Website Tool (Safari-Compatible)

Since Safari doesn't support extensions, use the web tool:

  1. Copy Pinterest URL

  2. Open SortPin Pinterest Downloader in Safari

  3. Paste URL → Download

Works in any macOS browser including Safari.

🤖 Method 3: Telegram Bot (Cross-Device)

Download on iPhone → sync to Mac via iCloud/AirDrop:

  1. On iPhone: send Pinterest URL to @SortPin_bot

  2. Bot returns file → save to Camera Roll

  3. Auto-sync to Mac via iCloud Photos

📚 Full guide: Telegram Bot

💾 Where Downloads Go on Mac

Default location: ~/Downloads/ (your Downloads folder in Finder)

Change location: Chrome → Settings → Downloads → Change → choose folder.

🍎 Mac-Specific Tips

  • 📁 Organize downloads — create subfolders like Pinterest/Videos/ and set in Chrome Downloads settings

  • ⚡ Apple Silicon speed — SortPin runs natively on M1/M2/M3/M4 chips

  • 🔒 Privacy — enable Chrome's "Ask where to save each file" for control

  • 🖼️ Preview app — instantly view downloaded pins with Space bar

  • 📸 Photos app — drag downloaded Pinterest images into Photos for library organization

🛠️ Troubleshooting on Mac

"SortPin extension not showing in Safari"

Safari doesn't support Chrome extensions. Use Chrome, Brave, or Edge instead.

"Download blocked by macOS"

Check System Preferences → Security & Privacy → allow Chrome to save files. Also see: SortPin not working

"Can't find downloaded file"

Default location is Downloads folder. Open Finder → sidebar → Downloads.

"Chrome asks for permission every download"

Go to Chrome → Settings → Downloads → toggle OFF "Ask where to save each file before downloading".

❓ Mac FAQs

Q: Does SortPin work on MacBook Air / Pro? A: Yes — all MacBook models. See: MacBook & iPad compatibility

Q: Can I download Pinterest on Mac without an extension? A: Yes — use the Website Tool. Works in Safari too.

Q: How do I download Pinterest videos on MacBook Air? A: Install SortPin Chrome Extension (via Chrome browser). See steps above.

Q: Can I download Pinterest on Mac using Safari? A: Not with extension (Safari doesn't support Chrome extensions). Use the Website Tool instead.

Q: Does SortPin work on M1/M2/M3 Macs? A: Yes — it's a Chrome extension, so it runs on any Mac Chrome supports (all recent Apple Silicon and Intel Macs).

Q: Where do Pinterest downloads save on Mac? A: Default: ~/Downloads/. Change in Chrome → Settings → Downloads.

Q: How to download an entire Pinterest board on Mac? A: Use SortPin's board scan feature. See: Download Entire Pinterest Board

🚀 Get Started

  1. 🧩 Install Chrome Extension on Mac

  2. 🌐 Try Website Tool (works in Safari)

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