How do you share a video to instagram
How to Share a Video on Instagram From a Post, Story, or IGTV
- It's possible to share a video on Instagram in a variety of ways.
- You can share videos on Instagram that you find in posts, Stories, and IGTV.
- You can also share Instagram video posts or IGTV videos outside the app (in text, email, or another social network) – but you cannot do this with Stories, unless it's your own Story.
Instagram is one of the world's most popular social media apps for a reason.
The ability to share photos and videos with your followers means you can let them in on the people, places, and things you love – and creates a sense of community that's totally unique.
Video in particular is popular on the platform, with clips being shared in posts, Stories, and via IGTV, Instagram's video streaming feature.
Sometimes a video is so good that you want to share it with your friends and followers. So how do you do it?
The answer is a little bit complicated and differs depending on where the video is posted, whether or not the account that published it is public, and where you're trying to send it.
Here's what you need to know.
How to share a video from an Instagram post within the app1. On the post you wish to share, look for the small paper plane icon, which will allow you to share the post. Note that this will only appear on accounts that are public.
Press the small paper plane icon to share a post. Jennifer Still/Business Insider2. After tapping the paper plane icon, a list will appear allowing you to share the post to your Instagram Story or to send it directly to one of the accounts you're following.
3. Select the account you wish to share the post with by tapping the small circle next to their name. Then, tap Send. The post will be shared to the selected people.
How to share a video from an Instagram Story within the app1. Look for the small paper plane icon at the bottom of the Story you wish to share. This will appear to the right of the comment box at the bottom of your screen.
2. Select the account you wish to share the post with by tapping the small circle next to their name. Then, tap "Send." The post will be shared to the selected people.
Share a video from an Instagram story with your friends by clicking their name. Jennifer Still/Business Insider How to share an IGTV video within the app1.
Look for the small paper plane icon at the bottom of the IGTV you wish to share. This will appear at the bottom of the screen to the right of the like and comment icons.
2. Select the account you wish to share the post with by tapping the small circle next to their name. Then, tap "Send." The post will be shared to the selected people.
How to share an Instagram video outside of the appTo share an Instagram post, IGTV video, or your own Story outside of the app — via text or email, on another social network, or anywhere else — follow these steps.
1. On the post you wish to share, tap the three horizontal dots ("...") located to the right of the user who posted the respective photo or video.
2. From the menu, tap "Share to…" From here, you will be able to choose where you would like to share the post. Tap the method you want to use to share the post.
Choose "Share to..." to share the video post outside of Instagram. Jennifer Still/Business InsiderTo share an IGTV video outside of the app, press the three horizontal dots towards the bottom of the video, and then click Copy Link in the pop-up menu. You will then be able to paste the link in a text or email.
Note that Stories others have posted are not shareable outside of the Instagram app, though you can share your own Story by tapping the three horizontal dots that appear at the bottom of your screen when viewing your Story.
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How to Repost a Video on Instagram in 3 Different Ways
- You can repost a video on Instagram from another user in several ways, using the official Instagram app, a screen recording, or a third-party app.
- To repost a video to your Instagram Story, tap the paper plane icon underneath the video post you want to share.
- There's no built-in way to repost Instagram videos to your profile — you'll need to make a screen recording of it, or use a third-party app like Repost.
- Make sure you get permission to repost the video from its original source — it'll help you avoid copyright strikes, and is just good manners.
Not all Instagram posts have to be 100% original — in fact, some of the biggest accounts out there are dedicated to reposting other people's work.
The best ones, of course, get permission before reposting anything, and always give proper credit.
There are several ways to repost videos you find on Instagram. The easiest way involves sharing the video to your Instagram Story, which will let your followers view it for a full day.
If you prefer a more permanent repost, you can save the video using a screen recording and then post it like any other Instagram post. This will put it on your profile alongside your other photos and videos.
There are also third-party apps like Repost, which convert someone else's Instagram post into one of your own.
Here are three ways to repost an Instagram video, using an iPhone or Android phone.
How to repost a video on Instagram by sharing it to your Story1. Open the Instagram app and go to the post you want to share.
2. Directly beneath the post, tap the paper airplane icon. This will let you share it with someone via direct message, or repost it to your Story.
3. In the pop-up menu, select the option to "Add post to your story," which should appear at the top of the list.
You can also send the video has a direct message. William Antonelli/Business Insider4.
On the next screen, the post will appear in a Story draft. You can add text, stickers, or other content as you would with any other Story.
5. Tap "Send To" at the bottom of the screen, and in the pop-up, select "Share" beside "Your Story."
You'll be able to share the Story just like any other. William Antonelli/Business InsiderWhen you share a post using this method, anyone who views your Story can tap on it to go to the original posting.
How to repost a video on Instagram by screen recording itIf you want to post another user's video to your profile without downloading an extra app, you can simply record your phone's screen while the video post is playing.
With this method, you can crop, edit, and shorten the screen recording so it appears on your profile just as you want it to. However, make sure you don't crop out the username of the original poster, and be sure to credit them in your caption.
Both iPhone and Android phones have screen recording features, usually built right into the phone. Check out our articles on the subject:
- How to record the screen on your iPhone
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The Repost app, which is available for both iPhone and Android users, is a popular option for reposting photos and videos.
Once you've downloaded it, here's how to use it to repost a video to your profile:
1. Open the Instagram app on your phone and log in, if necessary.
2. Find the video you want to repost.
3. Tap the three dots in the top right corner and select "Copy Link."
Tap the three dots on the top right of a post and select Copy Link. Devon Delfino/Business Insider4. Open the Repost app.
5. Tap the video (Repost should automatically detect it since you just copied it to your clipboard).
Open the Repost app on your iPhone or Android.
Devon Delfino/Business Insider 6. Make any adjustments in the bottom toolbar (for example, you can change the placement or shading of the repost acknowledgment).
Make any adjustments on the bottom of the Repost. Devon Delfino/Business Insider7. Tap "Repost" (it may take a couple of minutes for the video to load).
8. Choose to copy the caption if you wish, and select "Open Instagram.
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9. If it isn't squared off, you may want to crop the video by tapping the two arrows in the lower corner of the post.
10. Add any filters you desire, trim the video (if necessary), then tap "Next."
Add filters or trim the video. Devon Delfino/Business Insider11.
Add your caption (or paste in the original caption, which you already saved to your clipboard), hashtags, and anything else you want to include, like location or tags.
12. Select "Share" to post the video to your Instagram account.
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You can only post someone else's post to your story if the author of the post has made their account public and allowed their posts to be reposted.
Not everyone can share a post from the feed in their story.
To share someone's feed post to your story:
Instagram app for Android and iPhone
Click the icon below a photo or video in the feed.
Select Add Post to Your Story, Add Video to Your Story, or Add Reels Video to Story.
Press in the lower right corner of the screen.
Click Share.
Instagram Lite app for Android
If you share someone's post in your story, every person who has viewed it will be able to see the name of the author and go to his account. Learn more about how to share a store in an Instagram story.
If you have a public account, you can prevent other people from sharing your stories.
To prevent people from sharing your posts in Stories:
Instagram app for Android and iPhone
Tap the or icon on your profile photo in the bottom right corner of the screen to go to your profile.
