When browsing through your Instagram feed, you might come across a post that’s too good not to share. While the platform doesn’t have a built-in reposting feature, fret not – there are still ways to repost those favorite pictures and stories with ease. In this article, we’ll teach you three foolproof methods to repost content on your Instagram account without any hassle.
Method 1: The Manual Way to Repost Posts via Screenshot or Screen Record
If you prefer not to use third-party apps, there are manual methods to repost others’ content without downloading any additional software. Two simple techniques for manual reposting include taking screenshots or screen recording videos from Instagram.
How to Use Screenshots for Reposting Images
- Find the image on Instagram that you want to repost.
- Take a screenshot of the post and crop it to remove unwanted elements, focusing on the image itself.
- Open Instagram and tap the “+” button at the bottom center of the screen to create a new post.
- Select the cropped screenshot from the photo gallery and add desirable filters or edit as needed.
- In the caption, mention the original creator of the image by typing “@” followed by their username. Don’t forget to give them proper credit!
- Share your newly re-posted picture on your Instagram feed.
Using Screen Recording to Repost Videos
- Find the video on Instagram that you want to repost.
- Start a screen record on your device and play the video, ensuring that you capture the entire clip.
- Once the screen recording is complete, use a video editor to trim it down to only the desired portion of the Instagram video.
- Open Instagram and tap the “+” button at the bottom center of the screen to create a new post.
- Select the trimmed screen recording from the gallery and hit “Next.”
- In the caption, mention the original creator by typing “@” followed by their username. Remember to give them proper credit!
- Share your newly re-posted video on your Instagram feed or IGTV.
Method 2: Using Reposting Apps for an Efficient Approach
If you’re looking for more convenience in reposting content, multiple third-party apps are available for iPhone and Android devices. These apps offer an efficient way to repost images and videos with just a few taps. In addition, many also provide features like customizing watermarks, preserving image quality, and maintaining the original caption.
Finding the Right App
- Browse through your preferred app store (App Store for iPhones or Google Play Store for Android).
- Search keywords such as “Instagram repost,” to find related apps, and download one of your choices. Some popular options include Repost for Instagram, Regram, and InstaRepost.
- Read each app’s instructions and grant necessary permissions upon initial launch.
Using Repost Apps for Posts and Videos
- Find the post you want to share on Instagram and tap the three-dot menu icon at the top right corner of the post.
- Choose “Copy Link” from the list of options.
- Open up your preferred repost app, and it should automatically detect the copied link.
- Follow the app’s steps for customizing watermarks and maintaining image quality as desired.
- Click to repost, which will redirect to Instagram with the post ready to share.
- Add any additional edits or tags before publishing on your Instagram feed.
Method 3: Reposting Stories Directly from Your Story Feed
If you wish to reshare someone else’s Instagram story, this platform currently offers a built-in feature that allows for seamless sharing. Note that this method only works if the original creator has mentioned you in their story, giving you an option to respond to the mention by re-sharing it on your story feed.
Reposting Mentions in Stories
- Keep an eye out for the notification informing you that someone mentioned you in their Instagram story.
- Head to your inbox by clicking on the paper airplane icon located at the top-right corner of your screen.
- Tap on the message containing the story mention which will have a preview of the story in question.
- Click on the “Add This to Your Story” button found directly below the preview.
- You can add any additional text, GIFs, stickers, or drawings to customize the story further.
- Once you’ve finished editing your new story, click the “Send To>” button followed by the “Share” next to “Your Story.”
By following these three foolproof methods, you can successfully share your favorite content across the Instagram platform while crediting the original creators. Whether you choose to manually screenshot or screen record, use a dedicated reposting app, or directly share story mentions, these techniques will enhance your social media experience by allowing you to pass on posts and stories that resonate with you and your followers.