Pinterest is a powerful platform for collecting inspiration—from recipes and home décor to fashion and quotes. But sometimes, you may want to clean up your boards and remove saved content that’s no longer relevant or accidentally saved. If you’re wondering how to delete a pin on Pinterest, this guide explains everything you need to know for both desktop and mobile users.
Why You Might Want to Delete a Pin
There are several reasons users choose to delete a pin from their Pinterest profile:
You accidentally saved it to the wrong board
The pin is no longer relevant or useful
You want to organize your boards and reduce clutter
The content is outdated or broken
You’ve changed your aesthetic or interests
Whatever your reason, deleting pins is quick and easy once you know where to look.
What Happens When You Delete a Pin?
Before you delete a pin, it’s helpful to understand what will happen:
The pin is permanently removed from your saved board
It cannot be recovered once deleted
It won’t affect the original post or the pinner who created it
Followers will no longer see the pin on your profile or board
Deleting a pin only affects your own Pinterest account. It does not remove the pin from Pinterest as a whole unless you are the original creator and owner.
How to Delete a Pin on Pinterest (Desktop)
Follow these steps if you’re using Pinterest from a browser on your Windows or Mac computer:
- Open your browser and go to pinterest.com
- Log into your account if needed
- Click your profile picture at the top-right corner
- Select the board where the pin is located
- Hover over the pin you want to delete
- Click the three-dot menu icon on the top-right of the pin
- Select Edit Pin
- Scroll down and click Delete
- Confirm your action by selecting Delete Pin
Your pin will be immediately removed from the board. There is no undo button, so be sure before deleting.
How to Delete a Pin on Pinterest (Mobile App)
The Pinterest mobile app (Android and iOS) also allows you to delete pins quickly.
Steps:
- Open the Pinterest app on your phone
- Tap your profile icon at the bottom-right corner
- Select the board containing the pin
- Tap the pin you want to remove
- Tap the three-dot menu icon
- Choose Edit Pin
- Tap Delete this Pin
- Confirm by selecting Delete
The pin will be deleted instantly from your account on both mobile and desktop.
How to Delete Multiple Pins at Once
Pinterest also lets you delete several pins at once using the Organize feature on desktop.
Steps to bulk delete:
- Go to your profile on the desktop site
- Open the board where pins are located
- Click the Organize button at the top-right of the board
- Select the pins you want to remove
- Click the Trash icon at the bottom
- Confirm the deletion when prompted
This is the fastest method for managing large boards or removing outdated collections.
How to Delete Pins You Created
If you are the original creator of a pin (for example, uploaded an image or shared a blog post), you can still follow the same method to delete it.
Go to your profile
Navigate to the Created tab instead of Saved
Click on the pin you want to delete
Open the three-dot menu
Click Edit and then Delete
This will remove the pin completely from your profile and from any boards where it was saved.
How to Move a Pin Instead of Deleting It
If your goal is to organize, not delete, Pinterest also allows you to move pins between boards.
On desktop:
Open the board
Hover over the pin and click the pencil icon (Edit)
Choose a different board from the dropdown
Click Save
On mobile:
Tap the pin
Tap the Edit icon
Select a new board
Tap Done
This helps you declutter without losing useful content.
What to Do If You Can’t Delete a Pin
Sometimes, you might not see the delete option. Here’s why that could happen:
The pin belongs to a group board where you have limited permissions
You’re trying to delete a pin from a section that doesn’t allow edits
The Pinterest app is outdated or experiencing bugs
In such cases, try updating the app, switching to a desktop browser, or contacting Pinterest Support if issues persist.
How to Report Inappropriate Pins Instead of Deleting
If a pin contains inappropriate, misleading, or harmful content and you didn’t save it yourself, deleting isn’t an option—but you can report it.
Click or tap the three-dot menu on the pin
Select Report Pin
Choose the reason (spam, harmful, etc.)
Submit your report
Pinterest reviews these reports and may remove content if it violates community guidelines.
FAQs About Deleting Pins on Pinterest
Can I recover a pin after deleting it?
No. Once a pin is deleted, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you’re certain before confirming.
Does deleting a pin notify the original pinner?
No. Deleting a pin from your board does not notify the original creator or affect their pin in any way.
Can I delete multiple pins at once?
Yes, using the Organize tool on desktop you can select and delete several pins from a board at the same time.
What’s the difference between deleting and archiving a board?
Deleting a board removes all pins permanently. Archiving hides the board but keeps the pins intact for later access.
Can I delete a pin on someone else’s board?
No. You can only delete pins from your own boards. For group boards, you need the right permissions to remove content.