H.264 with the Original Audio
The default file is H.264 MP4, the most widely supported video format, so it opens on mainstream phones, computers and video editors. It carries the video's original sound, so music and voice-overs come with it.
Pinterest to MP4
Get the MP4 file behind any public Pinterest video — with its sound, ready to play, edit or share.
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How to Convert a Pinterest Video to MP4
Getting a Pinterest video as MP4 with Pinsload takes three steps. You don't even need a real conversion: the MP4 you get is the file Pinterest already stores.
Step 1: Copy the Pin Link
Open the video Pin in the Pinterest app or on the website. Tap Share, then Copy link, or copy the address from your browser bar. Short pin.it links work too.
Step 2: Paste It and Pick the MP4
Paste the link into the box above. The result card shows the MP4's quality, size and length. More options lists the smaller HEVC and AV1 versions when Pinterest has them.
Step 3: Download the Original File
Click Download MP4 on a computer, or tap Save to Photos on a phone. The file is named after the Pin's title, so it's easy to find in your Downloads or camera roll.
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What You Get: the Original MP4, Not a Re-encode
Why We Don't Transcode
Pinterest plays videos on its website as a stream made of small pieces. Behind that stream, it also keeps a complete MP4. Pinsload hands you that MP4 as it is. Re-encoding would only add time and lose detail, so we don't do it.
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HEVC and AV1: Smaller MP4 Files for the Same Clip
For many videos, Pinterest also keeps HEVC and AV1 copies. They show the same 720p picture in a smaller file. On our 20-second test Pin, the H.264 MP4 was 4.9 MB, the HEVC copy 3.3 MB and the AV1 copy 2.9 MB.
Which Version to Pick
Pick H.264 if you're not sure — it plays everywhere. Pick HEVC to save space on a recent iPhone, Mac or Android phone. Pick AV1 for the smallest file if your browser or player supports it. All three are 720p.
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Pinterest to MP4 Converter on Any Device
There's nothing to install. The whole Pinterest to MP4 converter runs in your browser.
iPhone and Android
Paste the link in Safari or Chrome and tap Save to Photos. On iPhone, choose Save Video and it lands in Photos › Recents. On Android, pick your gallery app, or tap Download file to keep the MP4 in Downloads.
Windows, Mac and Chrome
On a computer, click Download MP4 and the file goes to your Downloads folder. In Chrome, press Ctrl+J on Windows or Cmd+Shift+J on Mac to open your downloads.
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Up to 720p: What Resolution Pinterest Actually Serves
Pinterest serves videos up to 720p. Even a 4K upload comes back as 720×1280 in every MP4 version we checked — H.264, HEVC and AV1 — and in the stream Pinterest plays on its website.
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FAQ About Converting Pinterest Videos to MP4
How do I convert a Pinterest video to MP4?
Copy the Pin link, paste it into the box at the top of this page and click Download MP4. On a phone, tap Save to Photos.
Can I download a Pinterest video as MP4 without a converter?
Yes. Pinterest already stores its videos as MP4, so there's nothing to convert. Pinsload finds that file and saves it for you.
Is the MP4 the original file or a re-encoded one?
It's the original MP4 that Pinterest serves. Pinsload doesn't re-encode it.
Does the MP4 keep the original audio?
Yes. The H.264 MP4 includes the video's original sound. If you only want the sound, open More options and choose Audio only to save an M4A.
Why does the Pinterest MP4 not work when I play it?
Try the H.264 version — it plays on every device. HEVC and AV1 are smaller but need newer devices or players. If your file ends in .m3u8, it's a streaming playlist, not a video.
Why did the GIF I downloaded from Pinterest turn out to be an MP4?
Many animated Pins are stored as videos, so the original file is an MP4. That MP4 is sharper and smaller than a GIF would be. If you need a GIF, use the Pinterest GIF Downloader.
Can I download a Pinterest video in 1080p?
No. Pinterest serves videos up to 720p, so 720p is the best file you can get anywhere.
What is the difference between the H.264, HEVC and AV1 versions?
Same 720p picture, different compression. H.264 is the largest and plays everywhere; HEVC is smaller and plays on most recent devices; AV1 is usually the smallest and needs a recent browser or player.
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