You can delete Pins that you’ve created or saved on your Pinterest account.

But be careful: once you delete a Pin from your profile or board, you can’t recover it.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to remove a Pin on Pinterest from:

  • Desktop (web browser)
  • Android app
  • iPhone or iPad (iOS app)

Along the way, we’ll also talk about your Pinterest profile, boards, and Pins, so the steps are easy to follow and remember.

Before You Delete a Pinterest Pin

A Pinterest Pin is a piece of content (image, video, or idea) saved to a Pinterest board inside your Pinterest profile.

Before you tap Delete, keep these points in mind:

  • The Pin will be removed from your board and your profile.
  • You can’t undo the delete action later.
  • If other users have saved (repinned) the same content to their boards, their Pins will stay. You only delete the Pin from your own Pinterest account.

If you’re sure you don’t want that Pin on your profile anymore, follow the steps for your device.

How to Delete a Pin on Pinterest from Desktop

Use these steps if you’re on a computer using a web browser like Chrome, Safari, or Edge.

  1. Log in to your Pinterest account: Open pinterest.com in your browser and sign in with your email and password or other login method.
  2. Click your profile picture: In the top-right corner of the screen, click your profile picture to open your Pinterest profile.
  3. Find the Pin you want to delete: Go to the board where the Pin is saved and scroll until you see the Pin you want to remove.
  4. Open the Pin: Click on the Pin to open the full Pin view.
  5. Click the ellipsis (⋯) icon: In the Pin view, click the ellipsis icon (⋯) and then select Edit Pin from the menu.
  6. Click Delete: At the bottom-left corner of the Edit Pin window, click Delete.
  7. Confirm deletion: A message will appear asking if you’re sure. Click Delete again to confirm.

Your Pin is now removed from your Pinterest board on desktop.

How to Delete a Pin in the Pinterest App on Android

Use this method if you’re using the Pinterest Android app on your Android phone or tablet.

  1. Open the Pinterest app and log in: Tap the Pinterest app icon and log in to your Pinterest account if needed.
  2. Go to your profile: Tap your profile picture at the bottom-right of the screen to open your profile and boards.
  3. Find the Pin you want to delete: Open the board where the Pin is saved and scroll until you find the correct Pin.
  4. Open the Pin: Tap the Pin to open it in full view.
  5. Tap the ellipsis (⋯) icon: In the top-right corner of the Pin, tap the ellipsis icon (⋯), then tap the Edit option.
  6. Tap Delete this Pin: At the bottom of the screen, tap Delete this Pin or the trashcan icon.
  7. Tap Delete to confirm: A confirmation popup will appear. Tap Delete again.

Your Pin will now be deleted from your Pinterest board on your Android device.

How to Delete a Pin in the Pinterest App on iOS (iPhone or iPad)

These steps are for the Pinterest iOS app on iPhone or iPad.

  1. Open the Pinterest app and log in: Tap the Pinterest app icon and sign in to your Pinterest account.
  2. Go to your profile: Tap your profile picture at the bottom-right corner to open your Pinterest profile.
  3. Find the Pin you want to delete: Open the board where your Pin is saved and scroll until you see the Pin you want to remove.
  4. Open the Pin: Tap the Pin to open it.
  5. Tap the ellipsis (⋯) icon: In the top-right corner of the Pin, tap the ellipsis icon (⋯) and then tap the Edit option.
  6. Tap Delete this Pin: At the bottom of the screen, tap Delete this Pin or the trashcan icon.
  7. Confirm deletion: When the confirmation appears, tap Delete.

The Pin is now removed from your Pinterest board on your iPhone or iPad.

Can You Recover a Deleted Pinterest Pin?

No. Once you delete a Pin from your Pinterest profile, it can’t be restored.

If the Pin was something you uploaded yourself (for example, your own image or idea), the only way to get it back is to upload it again as a new Pin and save it to a board.

Tips to Manage Pins Without Deleting (Optional Alternatives)

Sometimes you don’t need to delete a Pin. You might just want to organize it better on your Pinterest account.

Here are a few options inside Pinterest:

  • Move the Pin to another board: If the Pin doesn’t fit the board topic, you can move it to a more relevant board instead of deleting it.
  • Create a secret board: Save Pins you don’t want others to see into a secret board. Only you can see these Pins.
  • Clean up boards regularly: From time to time, review your Pinterest boards and remove only the Pins that are truly outdated or irrelevant to your interests.

These small steps help keep your Pinterest profile, boards, and Pins clean and more useful, without losing important ideas too quickly.

Final Thoughts

Deleting a Pin on Pinterest is simple once you know where to tap or click:

  • On desktop, use your browser and the ellipsis (⋯) menu.
  • On Android, delete from the Pinterest app using the edit options.
  • On iOS (iPhone or iPad), follow similar steps in the Pinterest iOS app.

Always remember: once you remove a Pin from your Pinterest account, it’s gone for good from your boards. So check twice, delete once.