Whether you're a designer collecting inspiration, a marketer saving competitor research, or just want to back up your favorite boards offline, this method works for any Pinterest board size.
Follow the simple steps below and you'll have your entire board saved in minutes.
Why Download Pinterest Boards?
Downloading Pinterest boards is useful for:
- Designers and creatives: Save mood boards and inspiration for projects
- Offline access: View your saved pins without internet connection
- Backup: Keep a local copy of boards that might be deleted
- Presentations: Use images in client presentations or mood boards
- Research: Analyze competitor content or market trends
What You Need
To download Pinterest boards, you'll need:
- Google Chrome browser (desktop)
- PinBoardSaver Chrome extension (free to install)
- A Pinterest account
Step-by-Step: How to Download a Pinterest Board
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Install PinBoardSaver
Open Chrome and go to the Chrome Web Store. Search for "PinBoardSaver" or use the direct link. Click "Add to Chrome" to install the extension.
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Pin the Extension
Click the puzzle icon in Chrome toolbar and pin PinBoardSaver for easy access.
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Open Pinterest
Go to pinterest.com and sign in to your account.
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Navigate to the Board
Find and open the Pinterest board you want to download. This can be your own board or any public board.
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Click PinBoardSaver Icon
Click the red PinBoardSaver icon in your Chrome toolbar while on the board page.
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Start Extraction
Click "Extract Images" to scan the board. The extension will find all images and videos on the board.
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Select Pins to Download
Review the extracted pins. You can select all or choose specific images/videos to download.
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Click Download
Click "Download as ZIP" to save all selected pins. Files are automatically named and organized.
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Unzip the File
Find the downloaded ZIP file in your Downloads folder. Double-click to extract the images.
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Done!
Your Pinterest board images are now saved locally on your computer in full resolution.
Download Options Explained
PinBoardSaver offers several download options:
- ZIP Download: All images bundled into a single ZIP file for easy download
- Original Quality: Images are saved in their original resolution, not compressed thumbnails
- Smart Naming: Files are automatically numbered for easy organization
- Video Support: Download video pins alongside images
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download private Pinterest boards?
Yes, you can download your own private boards when logged into your Pinterest account.
Is there a limit to how many pins I can download?
The free version allows downloading up to 20 images at a time. For unlimited downloads, upgrade to PinBoardSaver Pro.
What image formats are supported?
PinBoardSaver downloads images in their original format (JPG, PNG, GIF) and videos in MP4.
Does this work on Firefox or Safari?
Currently PinBoardSaver is only available for Google Chrome. Firefox and Safari versions are coming soon.
Is downloading Pinterest images legal?
Downloading images for personal use is generally allowed. For commercial use, always check the original image source and copyright.