Saving Video for Pinterest: Formats and Rights
Pinterest is a visual search engine, and video pins work best when they are vertical and short. But the file is only half the job; the other half is having the right to post it.
The format Pinterest prefers
Vertical 9:16, MP4, under a minute for most pins. A landscape file will be letterboxed or cropped in the feed, so a vertical source is better than a wide one.
DownloadTray keeps the source aspect ratio, so a vertical clip stays vertical and a horizontal one stays horizontal.
Use content you have rights to
Your own product clips, supplier demo videos and licensed creator content are safe starting points. Repinning a random creator’s video can lead to a copyright claim on Pinterest and on the linked store.
A licence should cover Pinterest specifically, not just “social media”.
Trim before uploading
Pinterest rewards a clear hook in the first second. Trim the clip, add a simple text overlay if needed, and keep the product visible early.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download a TikTok video and post it on Pinterest?
Only with the creator’s permission for Pinterest. Downloading is not licensing.
What size should a video pin be?
Vertical 9:16 is the safe default; MP4 keeps it compatible.
Does DownloadTray crop for Pinterest?
No. It saves the source file; trim and resize in an editor.