How to Delete Pins on Pinterest (Desktop, Mobile & Bulk)

Over time, Pins on Pinterest can pile up—some become outdated, while others may link to broken pages. Removing unused Pins helps keep your profile organized and makes your content clearer. In this guide, we’ll show you how to delete Pins on Pinterest, step by step, for desktop, mobile, bulk actions, and entire boards. You’ll also discover helpful alternatives, special cases, and FAQs to manage your Pinterest content effectively.

⚠️ Important: Once a Pin is deleted, it cannot be recovered. Be sure you really want to remove it before you hit “Delete.”

Why You Might Want to Delete Pins

Before deleting Pins, it’s important to understand why and when it’s worth doing:

Note: Deleting many Pins can take time. Sometimes archiving or hiding is a better alternative, explained later.

Things to Know Before Deleting

How to Delete a Pin (Step-by-Step)

On Desktop / Web Browser

1. Go to pinterest.com and log in.
2. Click your profile picture (top right) to open your profile.
3. Open the board containing the Pin.
4. Click the Pin to open it fully.
5. Click the three dots (…) or “More options.”
6. Select Edit Pin from the menu.
7. Scroll to the bottom and click Delete.
8. Confirm when prompted — the Pin is permanently removed.

On Mobile (iOS / Android)

1. Open the Pinterest app and log in.
2. Tap your profile icon at the bottom right.
3. Open the board containing the Pin.
4. Tap the Pin to view it.
5. Tap the three dots (…) or “More” at the top right.
6. Tap Edit Pin (or “Edit”).
7. Scroll down and tap Delete, then confirm.

How to Delete Multiple Pins at Once (Bulk Delete)

Bulk deletion saves time if you have many Pins to remove.

Bulk Delete on Desktop

1. Log into Pinterest on your desktop browser.
2. Go to Boards and select the board you want to clean.
3. Click the “Filter” icon or “Select Pins to Move or Delete” to enter multi-select mode.
4. Click each Pin you want to delete (they will be highlighted or show a checkmark).
5. A Delete button (usually red) will appear.
6. Click Delete, then confirm. The selected Pins are permanently removed.

This method is ideal for clearing out multiple outdated, low-performing, or duplicate Pins efficiently.