Is It Legal to Download Pinterest Videos?
Quick answer: saving a pin for private, personal viewing is generally low-risk. Re-uploading someone else’s video, removing credit or using it commercially without permission can infringe copyright. The safest approach: download only your own pins or pins you have permission to use, and always credit the creator.
Who owns content on Pinterest?
The person who created a video or image owns its copyright. Pinning doesn’t transfer ownership. Pinterest’s copyright policy lets owners remove infringing content, and its terms of service set the rules for using the platform.
Usually fine
- Saving your own pins and videos.
- Keeping a recipe or tutorial for offline personal use.
- Content explicitly licensed for reuse (e.g., Creative Commons), following its terms.
Not fine without permission
- Re-posting someone’s video as your own on TikTok, Reels or YouTube.
- Using pins in ads, products or paid client work.
- Removing watermarks or credits.
What about fair use?
In the US, limited use for commentary, criticism or teaching may count as fair use, but this is decided case by case. If in doubt, ask the creator.
Read our DMCA policy, or go back to the Pinterest video downloader.
