How to Export Pinterest Boards to Figma & Canva: Complete Guide

The easiest and most efficient way to export Pinterest boards to Figma or Canva is using a dedicated browser extension like Pinboard.

See how it works

Step-by-Step Guide

1 Install the Pinboard Extension

First, you need to install the Pinboard extension for your browser:

2 Navigate to Your Pinterest Board

Open Pinterest.com in your browser and navigate to the board you want to export. This can be:

• Your own personal board
• A board you've saved from another user
• A board someone shared with you
• Any public Pinterest board

3 Activate the Pinboard Extension

Once you're on the Pinterest board page, simply click the Pinboard extension icon in your browser's toolbar. The extension will automatically detect all images on the current board.

4 Open the Export Pinboards Interface

Click the Export to PDF / Figma / Canva button in the Pinboard extension. This will open a new tab with the Pinboard web interface where you can organize your images into pages.

On the left side, you'll see all the images from your Pinterest board under "Available Images". On the right side, you'll see a default "Page 1" ready for you to start organizing.

5 Organize Your Images into Pages

Create your collection of images to export by organizing them into pages:

1. Drag and drop images - Simply drag images from the left side into Page 1
2. Rename your pages - Click on the page title to give it a meaningful name
3. Add more pages - Click "Add Page" to create additional pages for different themes or categories
4. Rearrange as needed - Move images between pages or change the order within a page using drag and drop
5. Remove images - Hover over an image and click the red X button to move it back to Available Images

6 Export Your Page

If you want to export a single page click the Figma or Canva icon inside the page. If you want to export all pages at the same time click on the Export all to Figma or Export all to Canva button.

In both cases a popup will appear with a unique Export ID. Click the copy button to copy the Export ID to your clipboard.

7 Install the Figma or Canva Plugin

Before you import, make sure you have the Pinboard plugin installed in your design tool:

• For Figma: Install the Pinboard Figma plugin
• For Canva: Install the Pinboard Canva app

8 Import into Figma or Canva

Now bring your images into your design tool:

1. Open Figma or Canva and create a new design
2. Launch the Pinboard plugin from the plugins menu
3. Paste the Export ID when prompted
4. The plugin will automatically import and arrange your images according to your pages

Best Practices for Exporting Pinterest to Design Tools

• Organize First: Arrange your Pinterest board sections logically before exporting
• Respect Copyright: Use exported images for reference and inspiration, not final deliverables

Why Export Pinterest Images to Design Tools?

There are many reasons to bring your Pinterest inspiration into Figma or Canva:

• Streamlined Workflow: Keep all your design assets in one place
• Client Presentations: Create interactive designs to present to clients
• Team Collaboration: Share and iterate on inspiration with your team
• Design Development: Reference inspiration while building actual designs
• Brand Development: Compile visual direction for brand identity projects
• Project Documentation: Document the inspiration behind design decisions
• Pitch Decks: Include curated inspiration in project proposals
• Templates: Access thousands of pre-made templates and fill them with placeholder images
• Print Ready: Order physical prints directly from Canva

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Figma or Canva account?

Yes, you'll need an account with your chosen design tool. Both Figma and Canva offer free tiers that work perfectly with Pinboard.

Do I need to install a plugin?

Yes, you need to install the Pinboard plugin for Figma or the Pinboard app for Canva. These plugins receive the Export ID and import your organized images directly into your design file. Both are completely free.

Can I export multiple pages at once?

Yes. Use the Export all to Figma or Export all to Canva button to export all pages at once.

Can I export to both Figma and Canva from the same board?

Absolutely! You can export the same Pinterest board to multiple design tools. Each export is independent.

Can I export private Pinterest boards?

Yes! If you have access to view a private or secret board in your Pinterest account, you can export it to Figma or Canva.

Conclusion

Exporting Pinterest boards to Figma or Canva doesn't have to be a tedious manual process. With the Pinboard browser extension, you can seamlessly bring your Pinterest inspiration into your favorite design tools in just a few clicks.

Looking for something else?

Check out our other guides:

• How to Download All Images from a Pinterest Board
• How to Print Pinterest Boards as PDF