Why Can’t You Download Videos or Images from Pinterest?

Pinterest is a huge source of inspiration, filled with millions of images and videos. But sometimes, when you try to copy a link to download, you end up with an error. The reason can come from Pinterest itself, the downloader tool, or even your own device. Let’s break down the most common causes.

Issues from Pinterest

1. Video/Image Set to Private

If your content is saved as a Private Pin, then:

• Only you can view it.

• Download tools cannot fetch the data because Pinterest blocks private content from external access.

• Even if you share the link, others won’t be able to see it without permission.

Solution: Change the Pin to Public before using a downloader tool.

2. Broken or Incorrect Link

Another common mistake is copying the wrong or incomplete link, which makes the downloader unable to process it.

Examples:

• Incomplete link: copying only pin.it/oLfuEvKXf without https://pin.it/....

• Wrong links:

  • Wrong: https://pt.pinterest.com/pin/1063482899514593868/

  • Wrong: https://br.pinterest.com/pin/56646907808872630/

  • Wrong: https://ru.pinterest.com/pin/56646907808872630/

  • Correct: https://pin.it/oLfuEvKXf

  

• Copying a profile or board link instead of a Pin link:

  • Profile: https://www.pinterest.com/mesoochan1401/

  • Board: https://www.pinterest.com/Murasaki_Akiyama/receitas/pratos-diversos/

• Deleted or hidden Pins → links no longer work.

• Extra characters in the URL, like ? or # at the end.

Solution:

• Open the exact Pin you want.

• Click Copy link on Pinterest.

• Paste it into the downloader (e.g., PinSave).

• If it still doesn’t work, check if the Pin still exists.

Issues from the Downloader Tool (PinSave)

• Server overload or temporary error: too many users at once may slow down or break the service.

• Outdated tool version: Pinterest updates its link structure often. If the downloader isn’t updated, it may not work.

Issues from the User Side

• Unstable internet connection → download interrupted.

• Device storage full → file can’t be saved even if it’s downloaded.

How to Fix

1. Make sure you copy the correct Pinterest link.

2. Check if the Pin still exists or was deleted.

3. Verify that the Pin is public, not private.

4. Ensure your internet connection is stable and your device has enough storage.

Conclusion

If you can’t download videos or images from Pinterest, the problem isn’t always the tool. The reason may be that the Pin is private, the link is wrong, the downloader is overloaded, or your device has issues. By identifying the exact cause, you’ll be able to fix it quickly and keep saving your favorite ideas from Pinterest.