How to Download Pinterest Videos on iPhone
Downloading Pinterest videos on iPhone is one of the most searched topics related to Pinterest — and for good reason. Pinterest's iOS app does not include a download button for video content, leaving iPhone and iPad users unable to save videos they want to keep. PinTiger solves this problem completely, working directly in Safari with no app installation required.
This guide covers everything you need to know to download Pinterest videos on iPhone, including the exact steps, how to save to your Camera Roll, how to save to Files, and answers to the most common issues iPhone users encounter.
Step-by-Step: Download Pinterest Video on iPhone
- Open the Pinterest app on your iPhone or go to pinterest.com in Safari.
- Find the video you want to download. Videos show a play button on the pin thumbnail.
- Tap the Share button — it looks like a box with an arrow pointing upward, located on the pin.
- Tap Copy Link from the share sheet that appears. The Pinterest video URL is now in your clipboard.
- Open Safari and navigate to pintiger.com. Do not use Chrome or Firefox for this step — Safari handles downloads better on iOS.
- Tap the URL input field at the top of the PinTiger page and paste your Pinterest link with a long press → Paste.
- Tap Download Video. PinTiger will extract the video in under one second.
- Choose your quality. Tap the Download button next to 720p or 1080p for the best result.
- Save the file. Safari will prompt you to save the file. Choose Save to Files to save to iCloud Drive or On My iPhone, or tap Share → Save to Photos to save directly to your Camera Roll.
How to Save a Pinterest Video Directly to Photos on iPhone
By default, Safari on iPhone saves downloaded videos to the Files app rather than directly to your Camera Roll (Photos). Here is how to get the video into your Photos library:
- Method 1 (easiest): After the download completes in Safari, tap the download icon in the top right of Safari → tap the video file → tap the Share button → select Save Video. The video will appear in your Photos app immediately.
- Method 2: Open the Files app → navigate to Downloads → long press the video file → tap Share → Save Video.
- Method 3: In Safari, when the download completes, a preview of the video may appear. Long press the video preview and select Save to Photos from the context menu.
Troubleshooting Pinterest Video Downloads on iPhone
Download not starting? Make sure you are using Safari, not Chrome or Firefox. iOS restricts file downloads in third-party browsers. In Safari, go to Settings → Safari → Downloads and ensure downloads are enabled with a save location set.
Video saves as a link file (.webloc) instead of MP4? This happens when you tap a direct video link instead of the Download button in PinTiger. Make sure you tap the red Download button next to the quality option, not the Direct Link button.
No Download option in Safari? Update your iPhone to iOS 13 or later. Safari gained native file download support in iOS 13. Older versions of iOS do not support file downloads in Safari.
Video shows in Files but not in Photos? Open Files → Downloads → find the video → tap Share → Save Video. This moves it from Files to your Photos library.
Download Pinterest Videos on iPad
The process for iPad is identical to iPhone. PinTiger works in Safari on all iPad models running iPadOS 13 or later. On iPad, downloaded files save to the Files app by default and can be moved to Photos using the same Share → Save Video method described above.
Does PinTiger Work on iPhone Without an App?
Yes, completely. PinTiger is a web-based tool that runs entirely in your Safari browser. You do not need to download any app from the App Store, and you do not need to create an account. This makes PinTiger safer and more private than third-party iOS apps that request access to your photos, contacts, or other device data.
What Quality Can I Download on iPhone?
PinTiger downloads Pinterest videos in the same quality options available on desktop — up to 1080p Full HD. The quality available for a specific video depends on what the original creator uploaded to Pinterest, but most videos are available in at least 720p HD.