Download Pinterest with one click
The PinGrab extension embeds a download button directly into every Pinterest pin. No copy-paste, no tabs, no waiting — just click and save.
Extension features
Inline download button
Button appears on every pin hover. Works on boards, feed and pin pages.
Every media type
Images, videos (MP4) and GIFs handled automatically — no format picker needed.
No redirects
Files save straight to your Downloads folder. No new tabs, no intermediate page.
HD by default
Always grabs the highest-resolution tier Pinterest has for that pin.
Privacy-respecting
No analytics, no telemetry. Source code is auditable on request.
Tiny footprint
Under 200 KB installed. Only activates on pinterest.com — zero cost elsewhere.
Why we built a Pinterest Chrome extension
The web version of PinGrab is fast, but it still forces you to copy a pin link, switch tabs, paste it, wait for extraction and then click download. That is fine for saving the occasional pin, but designers and researchers often save dozens in a single session. The extension collapses that five-step flow into a single click, right where you already are.
Permissions explained
The extension asks for only two permissions: access to pinterest.com so it can inject the download button, and downloads so it can save the file without opening a new tab. It never reads your other tabs, your history, or your cookies outside of pinterest.com.
How the extension decides what to save
When you click the button, the extension reads the pin DOM, finds the highest-resolution source URL embedded by Pinterest (the same images.orig field the website uses internally), and passes it straight to Chrome's native download API. Nothing is proxied through our servers, which means the extension is not only faster but also works offline-first on any cached pin.
Installation in 30 seconds
- Click Add to Chrome and confirm the permissions prompt.
- Pin the PinGrab icon next to your address bar so it is always one click away.
- Browse Pinterest normally — a circular download button appears on the top-right of every pin when you hover.
- Click the button. That is it. The file drops into your Downloads folder.
Keyboard shortcuts
Power users can trigger a download with Alt + D on any open pin page. The shortcut is customisable from chrome://extensions/shortcuts if it clashes with another extension you use.
Frequently asked questions
Is the extension free?+
Yes. Completely free and always will be. We do not plan a paid tier.
Is it safe to install?+
Yes. The extension uses the minimum possible permissions and ships through the official Chrome Web Store with Google review.
Does it work on Microsoft Edge or Brave?+
Yes. Every Chromium-based browser (Edge, Brave, Opera, Vivaldi, Arc) installs Chrome Web Store extensions.
Does it slow down my browser?+
No. It only runs code on pinterest.com tabs. On any other site the extension is dormant.
Does the extension work without the PinGrab website?+
Yes. The extension is self-contained — no account, no calls home, no dependency on our servers.