How to copy videos from instagram and repost
Ways to Reshare Content From Other Users
Instagram is a powerful social media platform to help increase brand reach and drive new business, but it can be time-consuming and expensive to consistently share content you need to see your engagement grow in the long-term — which is why you should learn how to repost on Instagram.
In this post, we'll show you different free ways to repost on Instagram in a few simple steps. But before diving in, let’s discuss why reposting on Instagram can benefit your brand.
Why should your brand repost on Instagram?
Instagram is one of the largest social media sites on the market. With over one billion monthly active users, brands that incorporate the site into marketing strategy can reach larger audiences and gain visibility faster over other social media channels.
And with an audience like that, you want to consistently post high-quality content — but that can take time, effort, and resources that may not fit your budget just yet. Since most marketers post between 3-4 times per week, you should have a backlog of content to keep up with demand.
Additionally, user-generated content (UGC) performs exceptionally well. In fact, 90% of consumers say UGC holds more influence over their buying decisions than promotional emails and even search engine results.
For instance, consider the power of Warby Parker reposting this funny image from one of its customers, @cjronson:
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A post shared by Warby Parker (@warbyparker)
Not only does the image likely appeal to Warby Parker customers, but it ultimately made Warby Parker marketers' jobs easier — they didn’t need to create that content in-house.
Reposting to Instagram can help you highlight brand endorsements from your customers, brand loyalists, and employees. UGC is typically considered more trustworthy since a consumer isn't gaining anything by promoting your product or service (unless it's an advertisement) — they're just doing it to tell their audiences that they like your product.
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How to Repost on Instagram
Instagram allows you to repost other users’ Reels and posts to your own Instagram Story using its native reposting functionality. However, it has its limits: It doesn’t let you repost to any permanent part of your Instagram profile, including your feed, Reels, or videos.
In other words, Instagram only lets you temporarily share someone else’s content for 24 hours max. If you do want to keep it permanently, you can add it to an Instagram Story Highlight.
If you’re looking to add a post to your permanent feed and credit the original creator, read about how to do that in the next sections. For now, let’s learn how you can repost content to your Story and add it to your highlights.
1. Navigate to the post, Reel, or video you want to repost.
First, find the right content to share with your followers. You can do this through several avenues:
- Search for industry hashtags and repost popular posts by other brands and influencers
- Search for branded hashtags, which will show you user-generated content made by your customers and fans
- See the posts you’ve been tagged in and repost any that align with your brand
- Find brands that you admire and repost the content that most aligns with your brand
Remember that you can only repost content from users and brands with public profiles.
Note: You can also repost other people’s Stories, so long as you’re tagged in them. You can find those who’ve mentioned you in their Story in your Direct Messages.
2. Click the paper airplane symbol on the post or Reel.
On photos and videos, the button will be located next to the Like and Comment buttons.
On Reels, it will be located between the Comment button and the three dots.
3. On the pop-up menu, click “Add post to your story.”
A pop-up will appear with several options. If you’re sharing a post, you have the option to add it to your story, reply to the poster (if they allow replies), or send the post via Direct Message to anyone you’ve messaged recently.
Similar options appear when you try to share a Reel.
Click Add post to your story or Add reel to your story.
4. Tap to show and hide the post’s caption.
Next, you should see a draft of your story.
You have the option of either showing or hiding the caption. Simply tap the post to toggle between the two.
5. Add text, stickers, hashtags, and other elements.
To get the most engagement possible and align the repost with your brand, spruce up the story with text and other elements. You can even add a link or a call-to-action. Learn how to customize your Instagram Story here.
6.
To share, click “Your Story.”It’s time to finish your repost. At the bottom, click the button that says “Your Story” at the bottom. This will automatically share it with no additional action required.
You also have the option to click "Close Friends", if you only want a select group to view your story. Last, if you click the right-hand arrow, you’ll see additional options to share the post via DM or with your close friends.
7. Add the shared post to your Highlights.
While Instagram doesn’t allow you to share posts directly to your permanent feed, you can add it to one of your Highlights, which will remain permanently on your profile. Learn how to create Highlights here.
Here’s one example from a stationer called MARK+FOLD:
With Stories, the same best practices should be followed as for sharing a post. If you don’t know the person and suspect the content you’d like to re-share might be licensed material, ask for permission first. Give credit to the original posters whenever possible.
How to Repost on Instagram Using a Screenshot
- Take a screenshot of the Instagram post you want to use.
- Tap the new post button located on the top right corner, select post.
- Resize the photo in the app.
- Edit and add filters of your choice.
- Add a citation.
- Add a caption.
- Click share on the top right corner.
The screenshot method doesn't require other websites to repost on Instagram. It's worth nothing that this method only works for reposting photos, not videos.
Here's how to do it.
1. Find a photo on Instagram you'd like to repost, and take a screenshot with your phone.
- For iOS: Press down on the home and lock buttons simultaneously until your screen flashes.
- For Android: Press down on the sleep/wake and volume down buttons simultaneously until your screen flashes.
2. Tap the new post button.
Once you've got your screenshot, return to your Instagram account. Tap the "new post button" in the top right of your Instagram screen (the plus sign inside a square).
Then select "Post" (other options include "Story" "Reels" or "Live").
3. Resize the photo in the app.
Keep in mind that your phone will take a screenshot of everything on your screen, not just the photo you want to repost. So, be prepared to crop the sides of the screenshot to capture just the image you want to share with your followers.
After you've cropped or resized the photo to your liking (by pinching the image and then widening your fingers apart), click "Next" in the top-right of your screen.
4. Edit and add filters of your choice.
Edit and filter the post like you would any other Instagram post.
5. Add a citation.
The repost won't include a citation, so we suggest adding one by typing "@ + [username]" to credit the original poster with the photo you're reposting.
6. Add a caption.
At the top you'll see a preview of your post along with space for a caption. You can choose to tag people or organizations, and add a location.
7. Click share.
Once you've finished customizing the post with the options above, click share at the top right corner. The post will be live.
Here's how the finished product looks:
Pro Tip: When reposting content through screenshots, make sure you properly tag or give credit to the original content owner either within your story by linking to their account, or in the description of a post or reel.
Best Apps for Reposting on Instagram
1. Repost: Posts, Stories, Reels
Price: Free with in-app purchases
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For Instagram for iOS or Android. The app integrates directly with Instagram so you can share content from other Instagram users from your mobile device.
If your brand’s Instagram profile follows a distinct brand style guide, Repost can help you customize your reposts to adhere to those guidelines. Users can pick from 50+ different text styles and symbol art to create eye-catching captions to capture more attention.
2. Reposta
Price: Free
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For Instagram for iOS or Android. Reposta for Instagram is a straightforward way to repost your favorite photos and videos on Instagram while giving credit to the original poster.
When you find something you want to repost in Instagram, simply copy the share URL and open Reposta. Then in Reposta, you can position the attribution mark and send the reposted media back to Instagram.
3. DownloadGram
Price: Free
DownloadGram lets social media users download high-resolution copies of content to repost from their own accounts on channels like Instagram and Twitter.
There’s no app you need to download to repost using this process, instead you can copy and paste the URL to download video, photos, reels or stories to repost via PC.
Share Your Favorite Instagram Posts
Now that you've learned how to repost on Instagram, you can diversify your profile with content sourced from friends, family, and brands. Use the methods above — being sure to cite the source of the original post — to quickly and easily reshare your favorite content.
This article was originally published in November 2020 and has been updated for comprehensiveness.
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.
You can repost the video to your Instagram Story. William Antonelli/Business Insider3. 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
- How to screen record on your Android device using a third-party app
- How to record your screen on a Samsung Galaxy S10, for recording any third-party app through the Game Launcher
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 Insider6. 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."
Select Open Instagram in blue. Devon Delfino/Business Insider9. 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.
Finalize your repost to Instagram. Devon Delfino/Business Insider12. Select "Share" to post the video to your Instagram account.
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How to repost a video on Instagram?
In order to make it convenient for numerous Internet users to share photos, a separate social network, Instagram, was specially created. In it, each user can post any content related to video or photo, subscribe to other people, view the feed of posted materials, and much more.
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What is a repost?
Surely everyone would like to be able to show their favorite resource to their subscribers. To do this, it is enough to make a repost, that is, transfer the necessary entry to your page indicating the source. It will be visible to each of the subscribers.
On Twitter this operation is called retweet, on Vkontakte it is called share.
Repost in the official Instagram program is not possible, however, special applications have been created that allow the use of this option.
Instarepost - repost program
How to repost a post?
- The easiest way to transfer any photo to your page is to take a screenshot of it and post it again, only in your own name and using cropping so that the gadget panel is not visible. The main disadvantage of this method is immediately obvious - the original source may be outraged by the similar use of their materials from other people. There is also no way to copy the video in this way.
- Another way is to use a special add-on program. For example, there are several of them in PlayMarket and AppleStore. The most convenient of them is located under the name “Instagram Repost”. This application must be found through the search and installed on your gadget. To use it, just open the program, enter your data and follow the instructions.
Instructions
- To repost a video without using a separate application, you need to open the video you like and click on the “Embed” button that appears, which will open the desired code. In the Russian version, it will say "Insert". This code can be inserted on your page or even website - a video will appear indicating the author, to the page of which subscribers will be able to go.
When using this method, it is much more convenient to use the Web version of Instagram, that is, access this site through a computer and thus perform all operations.
Copy code
In conclusion, it is logical to say that Instagram was created back in 2010 and has since become very popular - the number of downloads of this program in the Play Market exceeds billion . However, by now, in order to remain relevant, this site has gradually moved away from the classic and original purpose (photos) and has begun to place a greater emphasis on content of a different kind - videos and stories, that is, now Instagram is a “fast” news feed. Stories now allow you to add many social networks - Vkontakte, Facebook. To add your own videos, there is also a separate social network - Periscope. In it, each user can create broadcasts, that is, shoot live video.
Nevertheless, Instagram remains one of the most popular resources, which, despite the development of technology and the creation of numerous parodies, still does not lose its relevance.
Stories, Posts, Photos and Videos
Repost on the social network Instagram - the ability to share a story, photo and other publications with your friends and followers. Such a function is useful when you want to discuss a particular topic of a post or simply demonstrate someone else's information on your page.
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This feature has appeared quite recently, but has already gained great popularity. This was possible due to the high demand for the repost of extraneous stories. Someone else's story will appear in a blurred frame in the feed of the person who reposted. But many Instagram users who are new to the social network may not know what Stories are.
What are stories, where are they located?
Stories is a special feature on the Instagram social network that allows you to record and then post a short video to your page in a special field (more on that below). The main feature of this feature is that stories are not stored on the page all the time until they are deleted by the owner. On the contrary, stories are automatically deleted exactly one day after publication.
Finding and viewing them is easy enough. You need to go to the very top of the tape. At the top of the screen, there will be stories. The entry itself is made in the form of a circle, which depicts the person who posted this story. You just need to click on the person's avatar and Stories will open on the screen.
If you've been tagged…
If you've been tagged in a story, it's easiest to repost it. But many may have a question: how to find out that I was noted in stories. Usually, if this happens, then the person who was marked receives a notification that informs him about this.
Right next to the notification, you can find the inscription "Add this to the story." Just click on this button and the selected story will appear in the feed. If you want to share the story with a specific person, then you need to click on the icon that resembles a paper airplane, and then select the person to whom you want to send the story.
Repost someone else's story
The phrase "someone else's story" means the story in which the person who wants to repost is not tagged. In this case, you also need to click on the button that looks like a paper airplane, and then select the person with whom you want to share the story. If you need to add it to your page, then after clicking on the airplane, you should click on "Add".
Post reposts
A post is any photo, video, any text and everything else. The main task of the post is to attract as much attention as possible. Reposts, like likes with comments, allow you to evaluate how interesting this or that post is. You can repost a post to your feed, history, or simply download it for some personal purposes.
Repost someone else's post to your story
When adding someone else's post to your story, you can edit it a bit. For example, write an inscription, add stickers, and so on. But keep in mind that the link to the original post will be in the published story. Therefore, a person who watches a story with a reposted post can go to the original at any time. To repost someone else's post to your story, you need to:
- click on the paper airplane under the post;
- click on "Add post to your story";
- edit post if necessary;
- Post to a personal story.
Do not forget that you can repost a post to your story only from an open profile. If a person, for some reason, decided to close his account, then reposting his post or stories will not work in this way.
Repost someone else's post to your feed
It is impossible to repost someone else's post to your feed. What can be done instead:
- insert code (for posting on the site) ;
- screenshot;
- through third party applications.
The first method is the only one of the above, which was approved by the administration of Insta. In order to repost any entry by pasting the code, you only need:
- Select the post you like.
- Click on the three dots in the top right corner of the post.
- Click on "Copy link".
- Paste the copied link into the post editor.
After all the actions done, the page will display exactly the same publication with an attached link to the profile of the author of this post.
Screenshot - the easiest, but not quite allowed way. Since a ban can fly in for stealing someone else's content and appropriating it to yourself if the administration of the social network notices this. However, many often use this method. To repost the post you like on your page using a screenshot, you should:
- Select the post you like.
- Take a screenshot in the usual way.
- After that, just add a screenshot to your profile like any other photo.
To avoid a ban, you can simply mark the author of this post. To do this, while editing a future post, you should click on "Mark a person" and select the author or indicate his name after the special character: "@". Then usually the administration does not ban such reposts.
The last method involves installing third-party applications on your smartphone. If a person is ready to sacrifice his internal memory in order to be able to repost other people's posts, then you can use the following programs:
- Regrann (Android: https://play. google.com/store/apps/details?id=com .jaredco.regrann&hl=en iPhone: https://appvisor.ru/app/ios/repost-for-instagram-regrann-56008/).
- Insta Repost for Instagram (Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.redcactus.repost&hl=en).
- Repost for Instagram (Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.redcactus.repost&hl=en. iPhone: https://soft-ok.net/2207-repost-for -instagram.html).
In all of the above programs, the interface is simple, so problems should not arise. Usually it all comes down to the fact that through the downloaded program you should log in, find the post, click on the three dots in the upper right corner and click on "Share" or something similar (it may differ in different programs, but the meaning is the same).
Video repost
Video repost, as well as post repost, is currently impossible to do. There are two ways: download the video or use the app. The first option can be problematic, as downloading videos is not always possible. Therefore, it is better to have a downloaded application in order to be able to repost whatever your heart desires:
- Regrann;
- Insta Repost for Instagram;
- Repost for Instagram.
As you can see, these are the same applications as for reposting posts. It’s just that they are universal, and with the help of them you can repost anything on Instagram. Links to download them can be found in the "Repost someone else's post to yourself" block. There, at the very end, you can find a brief general instruction that tells how these applications work.
Download a post and do whatever you want with it
As mentioned above, you can simply download a post or video to do something with it later. For example, put it on your page. The easiest way: go to Insta through a PC and paste the character set at the very end into the address bar of the browser: media/?size=l.
You can find out other ways to download posts at the link: https://gruzdevv. ru/stati/kak-skachat-foto-video-storis-iz-instagram/.
Place a post on your website
Sometimes there are times when you need to place your favorite post from Instagram on your website. This can be done in the way allowed by the Instagram administration - using the embed code. This method was discussed a little higher, but here it will be described again, since the last steps are different:
- Find a post you like.
- Click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the post.
- Click on "Copy link".
- Go to your own site and paste the copied link address into the editor, then save the changes.
After that, a reposted post with a link to its author will appear on the site. The last condition is necessary, because otherwise it will be considered content theft. The site owner can be forced to remove this post, but this happens quite rarely.
Send to WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber
Now it is difficult to meet a person who is not registered on Instagram. But sometimes you want to share a post or story with a friend that is not registered on this social network. You can do this without downloading any software. But there is one condition - WhatsApp or another program must be installed on the phone through which the post or story should be reposted.
Post
- Find a post you like.
- Click on the three dots in the top right corner of the post.
- Click on Share.
- Select the desired messenger.
- Select the person or conversation to send the post to.
Stories
- Find your favorite story.
- Click on the three dots in the lower right corner of the screen.
- Click on "Share link".
- Select messenger.
- Select a person or conversation and send the story.
In summary
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