Animated GIF, kept looping
Download the exact file Pinterest stores — every frame, same loop, no re-encoding.
Pinterest GIF Downloader
Paste a link to an animated pin and save it as a GIF or a smaller MP4.
- No login required
- No watermark
- Free
How to download a Pinterest GIF
- 01
Copy link
Find the animated pin and tap Share → Copy link.
- 02
Paste & detect
Paste it above. We confirm it’s a GIF and show both formats.
- 03
Download
Save the original GIF, or the MP4 version if you need a smaller file.
What you can save
A lighter MP4 when Pinterest used video
Some animated pins are actually stored as video by Pinterest — we detect that and offer real quality options (1080p, 720p, 480p) instead of a single GIF file.
No compression, no watermark
Whichever format we find, it's the exact file Pinterest itself stores — not a re-encoded or watermarked copy.
| Pin type | Formats | Max quality | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animated GIF | GIF | Original | Every frame, same loop, no re-encoding |
| Animated pin stored as video | MP4 | 1080p, 720p, 480p | Smaller file size, same motion |
Download on iPhone
Paste the animated pin's link into pinloot and tap Download. GIFs saved through Safari usually go to the Files app; open Files, find the GIF, tap Share, then Save to put it wherever you want.
Download on Android
Tap Download the same way — most Android browsers save GIFs straight to your Downloads folder, and some gallery apps display them there automatically.
Download on Windows and Mac
The GIF (or MP4) saves to your browser's default Downloads folder. Right-click pinloot's download button and choose "Save link as…" to pick a different location.
Using pin.it short links
pin.it links work exactly like a full pinterest.com/pin/… link for animated pins too — paste either one.
Troubleshooting
GIF won't animate after downloading: some messaging apps convert GIFs into video automatically when you send them, which can change how they play — the file pinloot gives you is the real, unmodified GIF.
Link opens as a video instead: that's normal. Pinterest sometimes stores animated pins as video rather than a true GIF file — paste it anyway and pinloot detects the animation and offers the matching format.
Private or secret board: only public animated pins can be resolved.
Questions
Why is there an MP4 option for a GIF?
Pinterest often stores animated pins as video. MP4 is usually 5–10× smaller with the same motion, and plays everywhere.
Will the GIF stay animated?
Yes. The GIF file keeps every frame. Some messaging apps convert GIFs on upload, which can change how they play.
Do I need an account?
No. Public animated pins download without logging in.
Can I use GIFs as stickers or in chats?
For personal use, yes. If you plan to publish or sell it, ask the creator first.
My GIF link opens as a video. Is that wrong?
No. Paste it anyway; we detect the animation and offer both GIF and MP4.
What if the animated pin was deleted?
If it's gone from Pinterest, there's nothing left to fetch.
Does the GIF lose quality compared to the original?
No — pinloot downloads the exact file Pinterest stores, with no re-encoding.
Can I use pin.it short links for GIFs?
Yes, they work exactly the same as a full pinterest.com/pin/… link.
Is there a file size limit?
No fixed limit on pinloot's side — file size depends entirely on what Pinterest stores for that pin.
Can I download from a private or secret board?
No. Only public pins can be detected and resolved.
Is it legal?
pinloot is an independent tool and isn’t affiliated with Pinterest. We don’t host any files; downloads come directly from Pinterest’s public servers. Content on Pinterest belongs to its creators. Download for personal use, and ask permission before reposting or using it commercially.