How to Download Full Pinterest Boards (2026)

Pinterest still doesn’t offer a one-click “download this entire board” button. If you want an offline copy of a board — for a trip, a client presentation, a backup, or a mood board — you need a workaround. The good news: in 2026 there are better tools for this than ever, including extensions built specifically for Pinterest boards.

This guide covers three working methods, from fastest to most manual. All of them were checked against tools actively maintained in 2026.

Quick comparison

One critical tip before you start, whichever method you pick: scroll the board all the way to the bottom first. Pinterest lazy-loads pins as you scroll, so any downloader can only grab the pins that have actually loaded on the page. If you skip this, you’ll end up with half a board.

Method 1: Use a dedicated Pinterest board downloader extension (fastest)

This is the best option for full boards. These extensions are built for Pinterest specifically: they extract every pin, usually at full resolution, and package everything into a single ZIP file. Several are actively maintained in 2026:

• Pin Toolbox — extracts images (and videos), names and numbers files, downloads as ZIP. Free tier covers up to 15 images per extraction; Pro removes the cap. Added full-board and section downloads in a Fall 2026 update.
• PinSaver (Pinterest Downloader) — one-click whole-board backup with pin titles, descriptions, and links, plus CSV export. Updated February 2026; offers in-app purchases for full features.
• Pinpasta — Chrome and Firefox extension; free tier downloads the first 20 pins per ZIP, Pro is a one-time $29 license for unlimited whole-board ZIPs.
• Unpinned — free for up to 50 pins per board; paid plans (€6/month or €50/year) for unlimited.

Steps (nearly identical for all of them):

1. Open the Chrome Web Store (or Firefox Add-ons) and install your chosen extension.
2. Pin the extension to your browser toolbar so the icon is visible.
3. Go to Pinterest and open the board you want to download. Scroll to the very bottom so every pin loads.
4. Click the extension’s icon in the toolbar.
5. Click Extract / Backup Board / Download (wording varies). The extension scans the board — this takes a minute or two on large boards.
6. Select all pins (or pick specific ones), then click Download as ZIP.
7. Find the ZIP in your downloads folder, right-click it, and choose Extract All. You’ll get a folder with every image, usually named and numbered for easy browsing.

Private boards: extensions work on your private boards too, because they run inside your logged-in browser session. Paste-a-URL web tools generally only work on public boards.

Method 2: Use a generic bulk image downloader

If you’d rather not install a Pinterest-specific tool, a general-purpose bulk image downloader like Image Downloader for Chrome does the job. It’s still available on the Chrome Web Store and works on any image-heavy page, Pinterest included.

1. Install Image Downloader from the Chrome Web Store.
2. Open the Pinterest board and scroll to the bottom until all pins have loaded.
3. Click the Image Downloader icon in your toolbar. A popup shows every image on the page.
4. Use the checkboxes to select all (or uncheck ones you don’t want).
5. Click Download. The images save to your default download folder, usually bundled as a ZIP.

Limitations vs. Method 1: file names are generic, board sections aren’t preserved, and you may get some UI graphics mixed in with the pins. For a quick grab it’s fine; for an organized archive, use a dedicated Pinterest downloader.

Method 3: Download individual pins with Pinterest’s own button

For just a few images, you don’t need any tool at all. Pinterest lets you download individual pins — if the pin owner hasn’t disabled downloads.

1. Open the pin you want.
2. Click the … (three-dot) menu on the pin.
3. Click Download image.

That’s it. Repeat per pin. This is the only method that respects the creator’s download setting, so if the option is missing, the owner turned downloads off — use that as your cue, not a bug.

Tips for a clean, complete download

• Scroll first, download second. Lazy loading is the #1 reason “missing pins” happen. On very large boards, scroll slowly so Pinterest keeps up.
• Check your storage. A 500-pin board at full resolution can easily run into hundreds of megabytes. Make sure you have space before you start.
• Videos need the right tool. Generic image downloaders skip video pins. Pin Toolbox and Unpinned both handle video.
• Keep the metadata if it matters. If you need pin titles, descriptions, or source links (for client work or research), use PinSaver’s CSV export rather than a plain image grab.
• Rename as you go. Tools like Pin Toolbox and Futoo name files after pin titles, which saves you from a folder of img_4729.jpg chaos.

Troubleshooting

• Only some pins downloaded: you didn’t scroll far enough. Reload the board, scroll to the bottom slowly, and run the extraction again.
• Download button does nothing / extraction stalls: close other tabs eating bandwidth, check your connection, and retry. If it persists, try a different extension — Pinterest changes its page structure periodically and tools need updates to catch up.
• Can’t access the board at all: the owner deleted it, made it private, or it’s region-restricted. No downloader can bypass that.
• Extension was removed from the store: this happens occasionally (one long-standing bulk downloader, Image Collector, was delisted). Stick to tools updated in 2026 — the ones listed above all were.

A quick note on copyright

Downloading boards for personal use — offline browsing, backups, mood boards — is generally fine. What’s not fine is re-uploading someone else’s pins as your own content or using them commercially without permission. Creators own their work; a download button isn’t a license. When in doubt, keep it private.

Frequently asked questions

Can I download a full Pinterest board on mobile?

Not easily. The extensions above are desktop-browser tools. On mobile, the Pinterest app lets you download individual pins (tap the … menu), but whole-board downloads need a desktop browser. If you only have a phone, try Pinterest in your mobile browser’s desktop mode — results vary.

Is it legal to download Pinterest boards?

For personal, private use, yes in most cases — but respect copyright. Don’t redistribute, republish, or sell other people’s images. Commercial use requires the creator’s permission.

Will the download include pin descriptions and links?

It depends on the tool. Plain image downloaders grab just the image files. PinSaver exports titles, descriptions, source links, and a CSV spreadsheet alongside the images.

Why do some pins come out low-resolution?

You probably grabbed thumbnails instead of full images — usually because the board wasn’t fully scrolled/loaded, or the tool defaulted to preview images. Re-run the extraction after a full scroll, or switch to a Pinterest-specific downloader that fetches originals.

Do these methods work on private or secret boards?

Browser extensions do, because they operate inside your logged-in Pinterest session. Web-based tools where you paste a board URL typically only work on public boards.

How many pins can I download at once?

Paid/unlimited tools handle 1,000+ pins (some advertise 5,000+). Free tiers cap out: roughly 15 images per extraction (Pin Toolbox), 20 pins per ZIP (Pinpasta), or 50 pins per board (Unpinned). For big boards on a free tier, download in batches.

What to do with your downloads

Once the board is on your hard drive, put it to work. Organize the keepers into project folders — or have some fun with them: turn your favorite saved images into AI magazine covers with Durofy’s free generator. If you need headline ideas for your covers, the AI magazine cover prompts collection has copy-paste cover lines for every mood.

Updated: October 2026 — fully rewritten and verified.

Vincent Cruz

Vincent Cruz is the founder and editor of Durofy, where he covers business, technology, and practical consumer guides.