Step-by-Step: Download Pinterest Videos in Firefox

The process is identical to any other browser — PinSave is a web tool that works in Firefox without any extension or add-on:

Step 1

Copy the Pinterest pin URL

Navigate to the Pinterest pin containing the video. Click the address bar in Firefox and press Ctrl+A then Ctrl+C to copy the full URL. On mobile Firefox, tap the address bar and copy the URL shown.

Step 2

Open PinSave in Firefox

Press Ctrl+T to open a new tab. Type pinsave.cc/en/ and press Enter. No sign-in, no extension prompt — the tool loads immediately.

Step 3

Paste the URL and click Download

Click the input field on the PinSave homepage. Press Ctrl+V to paste the Pinterest URL. Click the red Download button. PinSave retrieves the pin data in 2–3 seconds.

Step 4

Choose quality and save

All available quality options appear — up to 1080p HD. Click your preferred quality. Firefox will show a save dialog or download automatically depending on your settings (see next section).

Step 5

Find the downloaded video

Press Ctrl+J (or click the downloads icon in the Firefox toolbar) to see your downloads. The MP4 file is also in your Downloads folder. Click Show in Folder to reveal it in your file manager.

Understanding Firefox's Save Dialog

Firefox handles file downloads differently from Chrome. Depending on your Firefox settings, when you click a quality option you may see one of two behaviors:

  • Automatic download: The MP4 file goes directly to your Downloads folder. You'll see a download notification at the top of the Firefox window. This is the default for most Firefox installations.
  • Save dialog: Firefox asks "What should Firefox do with this file?" — choose Save File and click OK. Optionally check "Do this automatically" to skip this dialog for future downloads.
Firefox tip: To always download without a dialog, go to Firefox → Settings → General → Downloads and select "Save files to" your Downloads folder instead of "Always ask you where to save files".

Firefox on Windows, Mac, and Linux

Windows (Firefox)

Files save to C:\Users\[name]\Downloads\ by default. Find them in File Explorer or press Ctrl+J in Firefox. The video opens in Windows Media Player or VLC.

macOS (Firefox)

Files save to ~/Downloads/. Access via Finder sidebar or Firefox's downloads panel (Cmd+J). Double-click to open in QuickTime Player.

Linux (Firefox)

Files save to ~/Downloads/. Find them in your file manager (Nautilus, Dolphin, Thunar). Play with VLC, MPV, or any installed media player. Works on Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, and all major distros.

Android (Firefox)

Firefox on Android saves to your Downloads folder. The video appears in your Gallery app automatically after download. Tap the download notification for quick access.

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Firefox Download Settings to Check

If downloads aren't working as expected in Firefox, check these settings:

Download location

Firefox → Settings → General → Downloads. Make sure "Save files to" shows a valid folder. If set to "Always ask," Firefox will prompt you each time — useful if you want to organize downloads, but adds a click.

Content type handling

Firefox → Settings → General → Applications. Search for "mp4" or "video/mp4". Make sure it's set to Save File, not "Open in Firefox" or another application. If Firefox tries to play the video in-browser rather than download it, change this setting.

Enhanced Tracking Protection

Firefox's tracking protection is aggressive but does not interfere with PinSave downloads. If you see the shield icon turning orange on PinSave, it's just blocking analytics — the download function works regardless.

Bookmark PinSave for Quick Access in Firefox

If you frequently download Pinterest videos, bookmark PinSave so you can reach it with one key press:

  1. Open pinsave.cc/en/ in Firefox
  2. Press Ctrl+D (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+D (Mac) to bookmark
  3. Choose a location — the Bookmarks Toolbar appears just below the address bar for fastest access
  4. To enable the toolbar: View → Toolbars → Bookmarks Toolbar → Always Show
Firefox keyword bookmark: When saving the bookmark, add a short keyword like "ps" in the keyword field. Then type ps in the address bar and press Enter to jump directly to PinSave from anywhere.

Troubleshooting Pinterest Video Downloads in Firefox

Firefox opens the video instead of downloading it

Go to Firefox Settings → General → Applications → search "mp4" → change action to Save File. Then try the download again.

The download starts but the file is 0 bytes

This usually means Firefox lost the connection mid-download. Click the quality button again to restart. If it persists, try disabling your VPN or firewall temporarily — some configurations block direct CDN downloads.

Firefox says the download was blocked

Firefox may warn about downloads from certain domains. Click the downloads icon, then the warning icon next to the file, and choose Allow download. PinSave serves files directly from Pinterest's own CDN — the warning is from Firefox's conservative security policy, not a real threat.

The video plays in-browser with no download option

Right-click the video in the PinSave results area and choose Save Video As… to force a download dialog. Alternatively, change Firefox's mp4 handling in Settings as described above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. PinSave is a web tool — it works directly in Firefox without any add-on or extension. Open pinsave.cc/en/ in Firefox, paste the Pinterest pin URL, click Download, and select your quality. No extension installation required.
There are some Firefox add-ons that claim to download Pinterest videos, but they often break when Pinterest updates its API and require storage/browsing permissions. PinSave's browser-based approach requires no permissions, no installation, and is always current. We recommend the web tool over any extension.
By default, Firefox saves downloads to your Downloads folder — typically C:\Users\[name]\Downloads on Windows, ~/Downloads on Mac and Linux. Press Ctrl+J (or Cmd+J on Mac) in Firefox to see your downloads list and click "Show in Folder" to find the file.
Firefox shows this dialog when it's set to "Always ask you where to save files." Choose Save File and click OK. To skip this dialog in future, go to Firefox Settings → General → Downloads and change to "Save files to [Downloads folder]."
Yes. PinSave works in Firefox on all Linux distributions — Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch, Mint, and others. The download process is identical to Windows and Mac. Downloaded files save to ~/Downloads and can be played with VLC, MPV, or any media player.