> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.sortpin.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.sortpin.com/features/free-pinterest-images-video-and-story-downloader.md).

# Pinterest Downloader Bot, Web Tool & Extension Compared

Free Pinterest downloader — compare the Telegram bot, the web tool and the browser extension. Save HD images, videos and stories with no watermark, no signup, on desktop or mobile.

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**Three free ways to download from Pinterest, and this page helps you pick.** A **Telegram downloader bot** for phones, a **web tool** that needs no install, and a **browser extension** for desktop. All free, no signup, no watermark, no limits.
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> 🎉 **Trusted by 40,000+ Pinterest users worldwide** to download HD images, videos, and stories every day.

## ⚡ Which Pinterest Downloader Should You Use?

| Tool                     | Best for                                           | Install needed | Works on phone |
| ------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------- | -------------- | -------------- |
| 🤖 **Telegram bot**      | **Phones** — and seeing a pin's hidden save counts | Telegram only  | ✅ Yes          |
| 🌐 **Web tool**          | One-off downloads, picking an exact resolution     | ❌ None         | ✅ Yes          |
| 🧩 **Browser extension** | Daily use, bulk downloads, whole boards            | 30 seconds     | ❌ No           |

> 📱 **On a phone, use the bot.** iOS and Android don't allow browser extensions, so a **Pinterest downloader bot** is the only route that works inside an app — and SortPin's also returns the save and repin counts Pinterest normally hides.
>
> 💻 **On a computer, use the extension.** It downloads straight from the pin without copying links.

***

## 🤖 Option 1: Pinterest Downloader Bot (Telegram)

A **Pinterest bot downloader** runs inside Telegram, so it works on any phone with no app install beyond Telegram itself.

1. Open [**@SortPin\_bot**](https://t.me/sortpin_bot) → tap **Start Bot**
2. Copy a pin link in the Pinterest app (**Share → Copy link**)
3. Send `/pin <link>` to the bot
4. Tap the media link it returns to save the file

The reply also contains the pin's **saves, repins, reactions, comments and shares** — numbers Pinterest hides from normal users and that no browser extension can show you on a phone.

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

***

## 🧩 Option 2: Browser Extension — Chrome & Firefox

The fastest way on a computer — download any pin in just **2 clicks** without leaving Pinterest.

### Step 1 — Install the SortPin extension

[**Install SortPin (Free)**](https://sortpin.com/) — takes 30 seconds. Need help? See [step-by-step install guide](/getting-started/how-to-install-sortpin.com-extension.md).

### Step 2 — Right-click the SortPin icon & download

Hover over any pin → click the SortPin icon → choose **Download Image** or **Download Video**.

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> 💡 **Pro tip:** Pin the SortPin extension to your Chrome toolbar (🧩 puzzle icon → 📌 pin) for instant access.

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## 🌐 Option 3: Web Downloader — No Install

No extension? No problem. Use the [**SortPin Pinterest Downloader website**](https://www.sortpin.com/pinterest-images-and-video-downloader) — paste any Pinterest URL and download.

### Supported URL Formats

* `https://www.pinterest.com/pin/510947520243497052/`
* `https://pin.it/1I8EjfvXA`
* Pin URLs from any Pinterest country domain (.co.uk, .de, .jp...)

### Video Walkthrough

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Free Pinterest Images, Video and Story Downloader Tool
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***

## 📥 How to Use the Website Downloader — Step-by-Step

### Step 1 — Find a pin on Pinterest

Browse Pinterest and find the image, video, or story you want to download.

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### Step 2 — Copy the pin link

Click the **share button** on the pin → **Copy link**.

### Step 3 — Paste into SortPin Downloader

Open the [**Pinterest Downloader page**](https://www.sortpin.com/pinterest-images-and-video-downloader), paste the link into **Pinterest URL or Short Link**, then click **Download**.

<figure><img src="https://2471944289-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F1dyhQmzVZzoiyGruwgGi%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e7e4d5314dac701c78b7cd72357e935ba5faffca%2Fsortpin-web-downloader-1.png?alt=media" alt="Paste a Pinterest link into the SortPin web downloader"><figcaption><p>Both full <code>pinterest.com/pin/…</code> links and <code>pin.it</code> short links work</p></figcaption></figure>

> ⚠️ **A security check runs below the input box.** If you don't see it, an ad blocker is hiding it — pause the blocker on this page and refresh, or the download button won't respond.

### Step 4 — Pick the resolution you want

The tool returns **every size Pinterest holds for that pin**, each with its exact pixel dimensions and its own download button.

<figure><img src="https://2471944289-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F1dyhQmzVZzoiyGruwgGi%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-d8afc2f82d30fbb6a412f0fac10e2f1e507a1907%2Fsortpin-web-downloader-2.png?alt=media" alt="Choose from every available Pinterest image resolution"><figcaption><p>Each variant lists real dimensions — <code>orig</code> is the full-size original</p></figcaption></figure>

| Variant                      | Meaning                                                                  |
| ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **orig**                     | The original upload — **choose this one** unless you need a smaller file |
| **736x**, **564x**, **474x** | Pinterest's standard display sizes                                       |
| **600×315**, **170x**        | Preview and thumbnail sizes                                              |

> 💡 **`orig` is not always the biggest number on screen.** Read the dimensions in brackets rather than the label — on some pins `736x` and `orig` are identical because the creator uploaded at that size.

***

## 🎯 What You Can Download

| Content Type             | Format            | Quality                           | Full guide                                                                           |
| ------------------------ | ----------------- | --------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| 🖼️ **Pinterest Images** | JPG, PNG          | Original resolution (up to 4K)    | [Guide](/download-guides-by-content-type/how-to-download-pinterest-images.md)        |
| 🎬 **Pinterest Videos**  | MP4               | HD (720p / 1080p where available) | [Guide](/download-guides-by-content-type/how-to-download-pinterest-videos.md)        |
| 📖 **Pinterest Stories** | MP4 + JPG         | Original quality                  | [Guide](/download-guides-by-content-type/how-to-download-pinterest-stories-reels.md) |
| 🎨 **Pinterest GIFs**    | MP4 (converted)   | Original quality                  | [Guide](/download-guides-by-content-type/how-to-download-pinterest-gifs.md)          |
| 📁 **Entire boards**     | Mixed             | Original resolution               | [Guide](/download-guides-by-content-type/how-to-download-pinterest-board.md)         |
| 🎠 **Carousel Pins**     | JPG (multi-image) | Original resolution               | —                                                                                    |

### Downloading on a specific device

[iPhone](/download-guides-by-device/download-pinterest-on-iphone.md) · [Android](/download-guides-by-device/download-pinterest-on-android.md) · [iPad](/download-guides-by-device/download-pinterest-on-ipad.md) · [Mac](/download-guides-by-device/download-pinterest-on-mac.md) · [Windows](/download-guides-by-device/download-pinterest-on-windows.md)

***

## 💡 Perfect For

* 🎨 **Designers** building moodboards and inspiration libraries
* 📸 **Content creators** sourcing reference images
* 🛒 **E-commerce sellers** tracking product trends and competitor catalogs
* 💼 **Marketers** analyzing winning Pinterest creatives
* 🎓 **Students & researchers** collecting visual references

***

## 📱 Mobile Download (iOS & Android)

The **website tool works on mobile** — open any mobile browser, paste the pin link, and download directly to your phone gallery.

> 🤖 **Even better on mobile:** Use the [**Telegram Bot**](/features/telegram-bot-pinterest-images-video-and-story-downloader.md) — paste the pin link in chat and get the file instantly in Telegram.

***

## 🛠️ Troubleshooting

### "The download isn't working"

* Refresh the page and try again
* Make sure the Pinterest URL is valid (starts with `pinterest.com/pin/` or `pin.it/`)
* Clear your browser cache: [How to Clear Cache](/faqs/how-to-clear-cache-to-speed-up-the-sortpin.com-extension.md)
* See: [If SortPin is not working despite being installed](/faqs/if-sortpin-is-not-working-despite-being-installed-what-should-i-do.md)

### "Video downloads as low quality"

The video quality you get matches the **original upload quality** by the pin creator. SortPin always serves the highest available resolution.

### "I can't download from a private board"

You must be logged into Pinterest and have access to the board. The extension downloads only what you can see.

***

## ❓ Pinterest Downloader FAQs

**Q: Is the Pinterest Save button a downloader?** A: No — Pinterest's own [Save button and browser extension](/pinterest-guides/pinterest-save-button.md) saves **into** Pinterest, not onto your device. The tools on this page do the opposite.

**Q: Is there a Pinterest downloader bot?** A: Yes — [@SortPin\_bot](https://t.me/sortpin_bot) runs inside Telegram. Send it `/pin <pin link>` and it returns the image or video, plus the pin's hidden save and repin counts. It's free and works on any phone.

**Q: What is the best Pinterest bot downloader?** A: For phones, a Telegram bot is the only practical option, because iOS and Android don't allow browser extensions. On a computer a browser extension is faster, since it downloads straight from the pin with no link copying.

**Q: How do I download a Pinterest video with a bot?** A: In the Pinterest app tap the video → **Share** → **Copy link**. Open [@SortPin\_bot](https://t.me/sortpin_bot) in Telegram, send `/pin <link>`, then tap the media link it replies with to save the file.

**Q: Do I need a Telegram account to use the Pinterest bot?** A: Yes, Telegram is the platform the bot runs on. If you'd rather not install it, use the [web downloader](https://www.sortpin.com/pinterest-images-and-video-downloader) in any phone browser instead.

**Q: Is the Pinterest downloader bot safe?** A: It only reads the public pin link you send it. It never asks for your Pinterest login, and it can't see your account or your boards.

**Q: How does the SortPin Pinterest downloader work?** A: SortPin fetches pin data from the URL you provide using Pinterest's public API, then displays all available media (image, video, story) for one-click download in original quality.

**Q: Is the Pinterest downloader really free?** A: Yes — 100% free. No hidden charges, no subscriptions, no signup required. Both the Chrome extension and website tool are forever free for basic downloads.

**Q: What types of Pinterest content can I download?** A: Images (JPG/PNG), videos (MP4), stories (MP4 + JPG frames), and carousel pins (multiple images). Essentially anything you can view on a public Pinterest pin.

**Q: Is it legal to download Pinterest content?** A: SortPin only provides the technical tool. You're responsible for respecting copyright. Download **only for personal use** or with permission from the original creator. Never re-upload or commercially use copyrighted content.

**Q: Can I bulk-download multiple pins at once?** A: The free website tool handles one pin at a time. For **bulk downloads**, use the Chrome extension — it supports batch downloading from boards and search results.

**Q: Does the downloader work on iPhone or Android?** A: Yes. The website works in any mobile browser. For the best mobile experience, try our [Telegram Bot integration](/features/telegram-bot-pinterest-images-video-and-story-downloader.md) — even faster.

**Q: Will Pinterest know I downloaded the pin?** A: No. Downloads happen on your device. Pinterest cannot see who downloaded a pin or how.

**Q: Do you store the content I download?** A: No. All downloads happen in real-time directly from Pinterest to your device. SortPin doesn't keep any logs or copies of downloaded files.

**Q: Why is my video downloading without sound?** A: Some Pinterest videos are uploaded as silent (animated GIFs converted to MP4). If the original has no audio, the downloaded file won't have audio either.

**Q: Can I download Pinterest videos with the original watermark removed?** A: SortPin downloads the original file as uploaded by the creator. Pinterest doesn't add watermarks, so files come exactly as the creator uploaded them.

***

## 🚀 Ready to Start Downloading?

1. [🧩 Install the SortPin Chrome Extension](/getting-started/how-to-install-sortpin.com-extension.md) — 30 seconds
2. [🌐 Use the website tool](https://www.sortpin.com/pinterest-images-and-video-downloader) — no install needed
3. [🤖 Try the Telegram Bot](/features/telegram-bot-pinterest-images-video-and-story-downloader.md) — mobile-friendly

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