Where Are Downloaded Pinterest Files Saved? (Android, Windows, Mac)
You downloaded a Pin but cannot find the file? Here is where browsers put downloads on Android, Windows and macOS — and how to change it.
The download finished, the notification appeared — and now the file seems to have vanished. It has not; browsers simply have default locations that differ by platform. Here is where to look.
Android
Most files land in Download (or Downloads) in the file manager — Samsung devices often label it "My Files". Open the file manager app, tap Download, and the file should be there. Downloads also appear in the "Files by Google" app under Downloads if you use it.
Windows
Chrome, Edge and Firefox all default to the Downloads folder inside your user profile. Press Win + E, click Downloads in the left sidebar, and sort by date — the newest file is almost always the one you just saved. Each browser also keeps a download history: press Ctrl + J to see recent downloads and open their folder directly.
macOS
Safari, Chrome and Firefox default to the Downloads folder in your home directory. Open Finder, press Option + Command + L to jump straight to Downloads, and sort by date added. Safari also shows a downloads button in the toolbar.
On iPhone, the rules differ
iOS routes browser downloads through the Files app rather than the gallery by default. The full walkthrough — including how to move a video into Photos — has its own guide: How to Download Pinterest Videos on iPhone.
Change the default location if you want
Every browser lets you pick a different folder in settings — search settings for "download location". On desktop, enabling "Ask where to save each file" ends the treasure hunt permanently, at the cost of one extra click per download.
Related: For the download workflow itself, see How to Download Pinterest Videos. For iPhone specifics, see the iPhone guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do Pinterest downloads go on Android?
To the Download or Downloads folder in your file manager, accessible via "My Files" on Samsung or "Files by Google".
Where does my browser save files on Windows?
By default, in the Downloads folder of your user profile. Press Ctrl + J in the browser to see recent downloads and open their folder.
How do I find a download on Mac?
In the Downloads folder in Finder — press Option + Command + L to jump there and sort by date added.
Why is my downloaded Pinterest video not in Photos on iPhone?
iOS sends browser downloads to the Files app, not the gallery. The iPhone guide covers moving it to Photos.
Ready to download a Pinterest video?
Paste your Pinterest link and download the available video directly in your browser.