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# Download Pinterest on Mac & MacBook

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**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.
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> 🎉 **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.

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## 🚀 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 |

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## 🧩 Method 1: SortPin Chrome Extension for Mac

### Step 1 — Open Chrome on Mac

If you don't have Chrome: [Download Google Chrome for Mac](https://www.google.com/chrome/).

### Step 2 — Install SortPin

Go to [**Chrome Web Store → SortPin**](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/pinterest-sort-extension/djcledakkebdgjncnemijiabiaimbaic) → click **Add to Chrome**.

Full guide: [How to Install SortPin](/getting-started/how-to-install-sortpin.com-extension.md)

### 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/`.

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## 🌐 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**](https://www.sortpin.com/pinterest-images-and-video-downloader) in Safari
3. Paste URL → Download

Works in **any macOS browser** including Safari.

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## 🤖 Method 3: Telegram Bot (Cross-Device)

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

1. On iPhone: send Pinterest URL to [**@SortPin\_bot**](https://t.me/sortpin_bot)
2. Bot returns file → save to Camera Roll
3. Auto-sync to Mac via iCloud Photos

📚 Full guide: [Telegram Bot](/features/telegram-bot-pinterest-images-video-and-story-downloader.md)

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## 💾 Where Downloads Go on Mac

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

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

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## 🍎 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

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## 🛠️ 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](/faqs/if-sortpin-is-not-working-despite-being-installed-what-should-i-do.md)

### "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".

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## ❓ Mac FAQs

**Q: Does SortPin work on MacBook Air / Pro?** A: Yes — all MacBook models. See: [MacBook & iPad compatibility](/faqs/does-this-extension-works-on-macbook-and-ipad-when-you-use-chrome.md)

**Q: Can I download Pinterest on Mac without an extension?** A: Yes — use the [Website Tool](https://www.sortpin.com/pinterest-images-and-video-downloader). 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](https://www.sortpin.com/pinterest-images-and-video-downloader) 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](/download-guides-by-content-type/how-to-download-pinterest-board.md)

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## 🚀 Get Started

1. [🧩 Install Chrome Extension on Mac](/getting-started/how-to-install-sortpin.com-extension.md)
2. [🌐 Try Website Tool (works in Safari)](https://www.sortpin.com/pinterest-images-and-video-downloader)

## 👉 Related Guides

* [💻 Download Pinterest on Windows PC](/download-guides-by-device/download-pinterest-on-windows.md)
* [📱 Download Pinterest on iPhone](/download-guides-by-device/download-pinterest-on-iphone.md)
* [🤖 Download Pinterest on Android](/download-guides-by-device/download-pinterest-on-android.md)
* [📱 Download Pinterest on iPad](/download-guides-by-device/download-pinterest-on-ipad.md)

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