Where does the file go on Windows?
The default folder
Edge shows the folder it saves to under Settings › Downloads › Location, for example C:\Users\[your name]\Downloads. In Windows 11 version 22H2 and later, Downloads is pinned in File Explorer's Quick access.
Finding it right after the download
Open File Explorer › Downloads (pinned in Quick access on Windows 11 22H2 and later), or use the downloads button in Edge.
Windows at a glance
| Question | Answer on Windows |
|---|---|
| Browser | Edge or Chrome |
| Where the file lands | Edge shows the folder it saves to under Settings › Downloads › Location, for example C:\Users\[your name]\Downloads. In Windows 11 version 22H2 and later, Downloads is pinned in File Explorer's Quick access. |
| How to see it | Open File Explorer › Downloads (pinned in Quick access on Windows 11 22H2 and later), or use the downloads button in Edge. |
| Opens with | Microsoft Photos or Windows Media Player (MPEG-4 H.264 supported) |
| Change the folder | Edge: Settings › Downloads › Location › Change. |
What you get: MP4 (H.264 video + AAC sound)
Pinterest keeps an MP4 copy of most video pins. Its largest MP4 is 720p: for idea pins the streaming playlist tops out at 720 pixels wide (720×1280 for a vertical clip), and classic video pins list a 720p file. The tool reads the file itself and shows the real resolution and size before you save, for example 720×1280 and 2.2 MB for a 9.5-second idea pin in our test.
| Detail | Videos from Pinterest |
|---|---|
| File extension | .mp4 |
| Format | MP4 (H.264 video + AAC sound) |
| Largest version | 720p is the largest MP4 Pinterest stores (we show the exact size, e.g. 720×1280) |
| Opens on Windows with | Microsoft Photos or Windows Media Player (MPEG-4 H.264 supported) |
| Preset on this page | Video (MP4) |
Which app opens it on Windows?
Microsoft Photos or Windows Media Player (MPEG-4 H.264 supported).
Keep it with your photos and media
File Explorer's Quick access pins Downloads, Pictures, Videos and Music on Windows 11 22H2 and later, so dragging the file between them takes one step.
Good to know on Windows
Microsoft's own pages disagree on MP4 in Windows Media Player: the troubleshooting page lists MPEG-4 (H.264) as supported, an older file-types page does not. If one player refuses the file, open it in the Photos app.
If the download does not show up on Windows
- Check Downloads in File Explorer first: Open File Explorer › Downloads (pinned in Quick access on Windows 11 22H2 and later), or use the downloads button in Edge.
- Make sure the pin is public. Private pins and secret boards cannot be read without logging in, and this tool never asks for your Pinterest password.
- Links expire after one hour. If a button stops working, paste the pin link again.
- A pin.it short link must be complete: copy it again from Share › Copy link.
Same videos on other devices
- Save Pinterest Videos on iPhone
- Save Pinterest Videos on Android
- Save Pinterest Videos on PC
- Save Pinterest Videos on Mac
- Save Pinterest Videos on iPad
- Save Pinterest Videos on Chromebook
- Save Pinterest Videos on Samsung Galaxy
- Save Pinterest Videos on Xiaomi
- Save Pinterest Videos on Linux
- Save Pinterest Videos in Safari
- Save Pinterest Videos in Chrome
Save other pins on Windows
Frequently asked questions
Where do downloaded Pinterest videos go on Windows?
Edge shows the folder it saves to under Settings › Downloads › Location, for example C:\Users\[your name]\Downloads. In Windows 11 version 22H2 and later, Downloads is pinned in File Explorer's Quick access.
How do I find a downloaded Pinterest file on Windows?
Open File Explorer › Downloads (pinned in Quick access on Windows 11 22H2 and later), or use the downloads button in Edge.
Which app opens MP4 (H.264 video + AAC sound) on Windows?
Microsoft Photos or Windows Media Player (MPEG-4 H.264 supported).
Can I choose another download folder on Windows?
Edge: Settings › Downloads › Location › Change.
What is the best quality I can get?
720p is the largest MP4 Pinterest stores (we show the exact size, e.g. 720×1280). The tool never upscales or renames a smaller file as HD.
Do I need an app or a Pinterest account?
No. It runs in the browser (Edge or Chrome), with no sign-up and no app to install.
Is SaverPin part of Pinterest?
No. SaverPin is an independent tool and is not affiliated with Pinterest. It only reads public pins.
Can I download private pins?
No. Only public pins can be read without logging in; private pins and secret boards are out of reach by design.
Why is it 720p and not 1080p or 4K?
Because 720p is the largest MP4 Pinterest stores for video pins. Pages that promise 1080p or 4K from Pinterest cannot deliver a file that does not exist; this tool shows the exact pixel size instead.
Does the video keep its sound?
Yes, when the pin has a sound track: the MP4 carries AAC audio. If a pin has no sound track, the tool tells you before you save.
Guides
Video — Paste a pin link and save the video as MP4, up to 720p.
Sources
- Find where your browser is saving downloads — Microsoft
- Change the downloads folder location in Microsoft Edge — Microsoft
- File Explorer in Windows — Microsoft
- Manage photos and videos with the Microsoft Photos app — Microsoft
- Troubleshoot Windows Media Player errors — Microsoft
- Media container formats: MPEG-4 (MDN) — MDN