Quick answer
Install the WebP to JPG Chrome extension, then right-click any Pinterest image and select "Save WebP as JPG". The file downloads instantly in JPG format.
Pinterest serves images as WebP, which makes them hard to share and edit. Converting to JPG is quick.
Why Pinterest uses WebP
Pinterest defaults to WebP format to reduce bandwidth and speed up the site. WebP is smaller than JPG, so pins load faster.
Right-click save method
- Install the WebP to JPG Chrome extension.
- Right-click any Pinterest image (pin).
- Select "Save WebP as JPG".
- The JPG downloads to your Downloads folder.
Bulk download from Pinterest
For saving 20+ pins from a board, use Bulk Image Downloader extension combined with the WebP to JPG extension.
At-a-glance comparison
| Method | Speed | Ease | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Right-click save (extension) | Instant | Easy | JPG |
| Chrome default right-click | Instant | Easy | WebP (default) |
| Manual download + convert | Slow | Complex | JPG |