Question 1

What is a Pinterest GIF downloader?

Accepted Answer

A Pinterest GIF downloader is a tool that saves an animated GIF from a pin as a .gif file on your device. This one saves the original GIF, as the pinner uploaded it.

Question 2

How do I download a GIF from Pinterest?

Accepted Answer

To download a GIF from Pinterest, tap Share on the GIF pin, then Copy link. Paste the link into the Pinterest GIF downloader, press Get GIF, then press Download.

Question 3

Does the GIF stay animated?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the tool saves the original animated GIF, so its frames, speed and loop stay exactly as they were.

Question 4

What size are Pinterest GIFs?

Accepted Answer

A Pinterest GIF saves at its original size, as the pinner uploaded it: 480 × 480 and 694 KB on the GIF pin I checked on September 26, 2026.

Question 5

Why does my pin save as an MP4?

Accepted Answer

Some pins that move are videos, not GIFs. Save those with the Pinterest video downloader, which keeps the sound.

Question 6

Do pin.it links work?

Accepted Answer

Yes, short pin.it links and links from any Pinterest site, like pinterest.co.uk, all work.

Question 7

Can I download Pinterest GIFs on my iPhone?

Accepted Answer

Yes, press Download and the GIF saves to the Files app. Or tap Share or save twice and pick Save Image to put it in Photos, where it plays as a GIF.

Question 8

Do I need a Pinterest account to download GIFs?

Accepted Answer

No, you don't need a Pinterest account to download GIFs with this tool. It reads public pins the way anyone can see them without signing in.

Question 9

Can I download many at once?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can download many at once: press Paste many links at once, paste up to 10 links, 1 per line, and press Download all (ZIP). The best file of each link comes in 1 ZIP, made in your browser.

Question 10

Is the Pinterest GIF downloader free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Pinterest GIF downloader is free, with no sign-up and no ads. To keep it free for everyone, each person can read 30 pins every 10 minutes.

Question 11

Who is the Pinterest GIF downloader for?

Accepted Answer

The Pinterest GIF downloader is for creators who want their own GIFs back from their pins, to post them on X, in a newsletter or on a website.

Question 12

What other free tools can I use for Pinterest?

Accepted Answer

For Pinterest, the Pinterest image downloader saves images at their original size, and the Pinterest video downloader saves videos. See all my free tools.

Question 13

Who made the Pinterest GIF downloader?

Accepted Answer

I did. I'm Navid Moazzez, and I made the Pinterest GIF downloader as one of my free tools on navid.me.

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Free Pinterest GIF Downloader (+ Guide)