Delete a pin by opening it and choosing the remove option
To delete a pin from Pinterest, open the pin, tap or click the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner, and select Delete pin. The pin disappears from your board and from your profile when ready. If you delete a pin you created, it vanishes completely — other people cannot see it anymore, and it stops appearing in Pinterest search results.
If you saved someone else's pin to your board and want to remove it, the process is the same: open the pin, tap the three-dot menu, and choose Delete pin. Deleting a saved pin only removes it from your board. The original pin stays on the creator's board and remains searchable on Pinterest.
You can also delete pins directly from your board view without opening each one individually. Hover over the pin (on desktop) or long-press it (on mobile), then tap the trash icon or delete option that appears. This method is faster if you want to remove several pins at once.
Key Takeaways
- Open any pin, tap the three-dot menu, and select Delete pin to remove it from your board in seconds.
- Deleting a pin you created removes it entirely from Pinterest, but deleting a saved pin only removes it from your board.
- On desktop, you can hover over pins in board view and click the trash icon to delete without opening each one.
- Deleted pins cannot be recovered, so make sure you want to remove the pin before confirming the deletion.
- Removing a pin from your board does not notify the person who created it.
Delete pins from your board view on desktop
If you are on a computer, the fastest way to delete multiple pins is through your board page. Navigate to the board containing the pins you want to remove. Hover your mouse over any pin, and a trash icon appears in the top right corner of that pin's thumbnail.
Click the trash icon. A confirmation message asks whether you want to delete the pin. Click Delete to confirm. The pin vanishes from your board when ready. You can repeat this for as many pins as you want without leaving the board view.
This method works well if you are cleaning up an old board or removing pins that no longer match your interests. You stay in one place and work through the pins quickly without opening each one separately.
Delete pins from your mobile app
On the Pinterest mobile app (iPhone or Android), open the board containing the pin you want to remove. Long-press the pin — hold your finger on it for a second or two until a menu appears. Tap Delete from the options shown.
Alternatively, tap the pin to open it fully. In the top right corner, tap the three-dot menu icon. Scroll down and tap Delete pin. Confirm the deletion when prompted. The pin is removed from your board right away.
The mobile app works the same way whether you are using an iPhone or Android device. The three-dot menu is always in the top right corner of an open pin, and the delete option is always near the bottom of that menu.
What happens when you delete a pin you created versus a saved pin
When you delete a pin you originally created and uploaded to Pinterest, that pin is gone for everyone. It no longer appears on your profile, in your boards, in search results, or anywhere else on Pinterest. If someone had saved your pin to their own board before you deleted it, their copy remains on their board, but they cannot interact with it or share it further.
When you delete a pin you saved from someone else, only your copy is removed. The original pin stays on the creator's board and continues to appear in search results and on their profile. Other people who saved the same pin still have it on their boards. Deleting a saved pin is just removing it from your personal collection.
This distinction matters if you are worried about privacy or changing your mind. Deleting your own pins is permanent and affects everyone. Deleting saved pins only affects what you see on your own boards.
Recover a deleted pin if you change your mind
Pinterest does not have an undo button or a trash folder where deleted pins sit temporarily. Once you confirm the deletion, the pin is gone. You cannot recover it through the app or your account settings.
If you deleted a pin you created and want it back, you will need to recreate it. Take a new screenshot or photo, upload it to Pinterest, add the same description and board, and set it up again. If you deleted a pin you saved from someone else, you can search for it again and re-save it to your board.
Because deletion is permanent, take a moment before confirming. If you are unsure whether you want to keep a pin, consider moving it to a different board instead of deleting it. You can always delete it later if you decide you do not want it.
Delete pins in bulk from a board
If you want to delete many pins at once, the fastest approach depends on your device. On desktop, open your board and hover over each pin to click the trash icon. There is no bulk-delete feature that removes all pins from a board at once, so you will need to delete them individually, though the process is quick.
On mobile, open each pin and use the three-dot menu to delete it. This takes longer with many pins, so consider doing a bulk cleanup on a computer if you have access to one. Alternatively, you can delete the entire board instead of individual pins — this removes all pins on that board at once. To delete a board, go to your profile, find the board, tap the three-dot menu on the board thumbnail, and select Delete board.
Deleting a board is permanent and removes all pins on it. Use this option only if you are certain you do not want any of the pins on that board anymore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I undo a deleted pin?
No. Pinterest does not have an undo feature or a recovery option for deleted pins. Once you confirm the deletion, the pin is permanently removed. If you deleted a pin you created, you will need to upload it again. If you deleted a saved pin, you can search for it and re-save it.
Does the person who created the pin know if I delete it from my board?
No. Deleting a pin from your board sends no notification to the creator. They have no way of knowing you removed it. The only exception is if you had commented on the pin — your comment remains visible on their pin even after you delete it from your board.
What is the difference between deleting a pin and hiding a board?
Deleting a pin removes it from your board permanently. Hiding a board keeps all the pins but makes the board invisible to other people — only you can see it. If you want to keep the pins but do not want others viewing them, hide the board instead of deleting the pins.
Can I delete someone else's pin from Pinterest?
No. You can only delete pins you created or pins you saved to your own boards. You cannot delete another person's original pin. If a pin violates Pinterest's rules, you can report it instead by tapping the three-dot menu and selecting Report pin.
If I delete a pin I created, do saved copies disappear from other people's boards?
No. If someone saved your pin before you deleted it, their copy stays on their board. They will not be able to interact with it or share it further, but they can still see it. Deleting your original pin does not remove copies from other users' boards.