Want to download a private board using the web app? The quickest method is to temporarily make it public. Here's exactly how to do it.
❓ Why Make Your Board Public?
The PinSuite web app can only access public Pinterest content. If you have a private or secret board, you have two options:
Make Board Public
Temporarily change privacy settings - takes 30 seconds!
📋 Step-by-Step Guide
Open Your Board on Pinterest
Go to Pinterest and navigate to the board you want to download. You can do this on desktop or mobile.
Open Board Settings
Click the ⋯ (three dots) menu button near the top of the board, then select "Edit board".
Change Privacy Setting
Look for the option "Keep this board secret" and uncheck it. This will make your board visible.
Save and Download
Click "Done" to save. Now copy your board URL and paste it into PinSuite to download!
Pro Tip
After your download completes, you can immediately make the board private again. Your downloaded files will remain on your device!
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Will people see my board when it's public?
Only if they search for it specifically. Pinterest won't suddenly promote your board. The change is instant to revert.
How long does it need to be public?
Only for the few seconds/minutes it takes to download. Once PinSuite has fetched your board data, make it private again.
What if I don't want to make it public at all?
Use the PinSuite Chrome Extension instead. It can download private boards directly without changing any settings.