How to Download Pinterest Images in Full Quality
You found a recipe, workout routine, or design inspiration on Pinterest and want to save it properly. Right-clicking and saving the image gives you a tiny, compressed version. To download Pinterest images in full quality, you need the direct URL to the original file.
How to Download Pinterest Images
- Open the pin on Pinterest.
- Copy the URL from your browser's address bar.
- Open the Pinterest downloader on LoveConverts.
- Paste the URL and click Download.
- Save the full-resolution image.
The downloader fetches the highest resolution version of the image that Pinterest has stored, which is typically much larger and sharper than what you see in the feed.
Why Pinterest Images Are Low Quality by Default
Pinterest serves smaller, more compressed versions of images in the feed to reduce bandwidth and load pages faster. The original full-resolution image exists on their servers but is not directly linked in the page HTML. That is why right-clicking gives you the small version.
After Downloading
Once you have the full-resolution image, you might want to:
- Resize it to fit a specific use (phone wallpaper, project reference, etc.)
- Compress it if you need a smaller file for email or messaging
- Crop out the specific portion you need
A Note on Usage Rights
Pinterest is full of reposted content, and the original creator is not always obvious. If you plan to use a downloaded image commercially (in a product, advertisement, or publication), track down the original source and verify the licensing. For personal reference, mood boards, and inspiration, downloading is generally acceptable.
