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Save to Pinterest Chrome extension

Save to Pinterest adds a save button to your browser so you can pin images and pages to your Pinterest boards without visiting Pinterest first. It's best for people who regularly collect ideas, products, or inspiration while browsing. The catch: it only saves to Pinterest, so it's of no use if you don't have or want a Pinterest account.

  • PriceFree
  • CategorySocial Media
  • Works inChrome, Edge, Brave (desktop)
  • ✓No account needed

Last checked against the Chrome Web Store listing · Independent, not affiliated with Google

Pros

  • adds a save button that appears over images as you browse
  • free to install and use with a Pinterest account
  • saves directly to existing boards without switching tabs

Cons

  • only works with a Pinterest account
  • limited to saving to Pinterest, not other bookmarking services
  • needs to read page content to detect saveable images

Best for

  • saving images from any web page to Pinterest boards
  • collecting recipes, products, or design inspiration while browsing
  • quickly pinning without opening Pinterest separately

Skip it if

  • people who don't use Pinterest
  • saving content to services other than Pinterest

Key features

  • save button overlay on images while browsing
  • save full pages or specific images to a board
  • quick access to your existing Pinterest boards
  • works across most websites with visible images

What Save to Pinterest does

Save to Pinterest lets you pin images and pages to your Pinterest boards directly from any site you're browsing, without needing to open Pinterest and search for the content separately. A save button appears over images so you can add them to a board in a couple of clicks.

Is Save to Pinterest free?

The extension is free to install and use, and only requires a Pinterest account, which also has a free tier, to save content to your boards.

Is Save to Pinterest safe?

The extension needs to read page content to identify images you can save, and it connects to your Pinterest account to add pins. It's Pinterest's own official saving tool, built specifically for this purpose.

Save to Pinterest: FAQs

Is Save to Pinterest free?

Yes, the extension is free to install and use with a Pinterest account, which also offers a free tier.

Is Save to Pinterest safe to use?

It's Pinterest's official saving tool, and it only reads page content to find images and connects to your account to save pins.

How do I use the Save to Pinterest extension?

Install it, sign in to Pinterest, then hover over an image or click the icon to save it to a board.

What are alternatives to Save to Pinterest?

Generic bookmarking or screenshot extensions can capture pages, but they don't save directly into Pinterest boards.

Do I need a Pinterest account to use this extension?

Yes, you need a Pinterest account to save pins, since the extension saves directly to your boards.

Can I save a whole page, not just an image?

Yes, you can save the current page as a pin in addition to saving individual images.

Why isn't the save button showing on an image?

Some sites block overlay scripts or use background images the extension can't detect; try right-clicking the image instead.

Can I choose which board to save to?

Yes, when you save a pin you can pick an existing board or create a new one.

Is Save to Pinterest made by Pinterest itself or a third-party developer?

It's Pinterest's own official saving tool, built by Pinterest for pinning content directly from other sites you're browsing. That's different from many browser add-ons that connect to a service without being made by the company itself.

Can I use Save to Pinterest to pin an image without opening Pinterest in another tab?

Yes, a save button appears over images as you browse, so you can add something to a board in a couple of clicks without navigating away from the page. There's no need to open Pinterest separately first.