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4 Ways to Reshare Content From Other Users

Instagram is undoubtedly one of the most powerful social media platforms to increase brand reach and drive new business — but it can be time-consuming and expensive to consistently create the type of high-quality content you need to see long-term results.   

Which is why reposting on Instagram is a powerful option for brands. 

But, unlike other social platforms, Instagram doesn't offer a native tool to repost. Fortunately, we've got you covered. Here, we'll show you four different free ways to repost on Instagram in a few simple steps. Let's dive in. (Interested in why brands should repost on Instagram? Skip ahead to that section.) 

(Note: While these reposting apps are all free, some require you to download the app from the iOS App Store or Google Play.)

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How to Repost on Instagram Using a Screenshot

  1. Take a screenshot of the Instagram post you want to use.
  2. Tap the new post button located on the top right corner, select post.
  3. Resize the photo in the app.
  4. Edit and add filters of your choice.
  5. Add a citation.
  6. Add a caption.
  7. Click share on the top right corner.

To repost someone else's Instagram post, it’s best to obtain permission first to ensure you are not infringing on someone else’s copyright or license.

Additionally, giving the creator credit for their work is recommended. Once permissions are squared away, repost using one of the methods below.

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: 

Instagram Reposting Apps

In addition to using the screenshot method, you can also use a third-party app. The options below are our favorite apps for reposting on Instagram.

Repost: For Instagram

1. Download Repost: For Instagram. 

Download Repost: 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.

2. Identify a photo or video to repost.

Open your Instagram app and find a photo or video you'd like to repost from your own Instagram account. Tap your chosen photo from the original poster's photo gallery to see its full view, as shown below.

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3. Copy the post's share URL to your clipboard.

Once you're on the photo's or video's landing page, tap the "..." icon in the upper-righthand corner of the post. Then, tap "Copy Link."

4. Open Repost: For Instagram.

Once the photo is copied to your phone's clipboard, open Repost: For Instagram. The post you copied will automatically be on the app's inbox, as shown below.

Tap the arrow on the right hand side of the post. There, you can edit how you want the repost icon to appear on Instagram. The app also allows you to add an Attribution mark directly on the image. 


You can choose to copy the original caption to your post or add a new one later.

Next, tap "Share." 

5. Select whether you want to post to your feed, your Story, or in a message.

For our purposes, we'll click "Post". 

6. Edit the post's caption and share your repost.

Write a caption and click "OK" when finished.

When you're ready to share the post, tap "Share" as you would a regular Instagram post.

Reposta

1. Download Reposta.

Download Reposta for Android or Apple devices to get started.

2. In Instagram, copy a URL of an image you'd like to repost.

Open your Instagram and copy-and-paste the URL like you did for the instructions for Repost: For Instagram (Step #3, above). 

3. Open Reposta to find your image.

Reposta automatically opens a URL once you've copied it. Now, in Reposta, you can edit the attribution (including the color and positioning), as well as the caption itself. 

4. Click "Post to Instagram". 

You'll see a few options below your image. For our purposes, choose "Post to Instagram". (Alternatively, you can save the image to use on a different date.) 

5. Select whether you want to post to your feed or Instagram Story. 

You have two options here: Story or Feed. Click "Feed". 

6. Next, crop your image like you normally would. 

Feel free to adjust the size or cropping of your image in this step. When you're ready, click "Next". 

7. Edit your image and apply filters from within the Instagram app. 

Here, you'll choose a filter and edit the image like you would any other Instagram image. When you're ready, click "Next".

8. Change the caption and re-post. 

Feel free to give credit to the image owner in your caption — but remember you've also given them credit in the image itself. Add a location and tag people if you'd like, and then click "Share" when you're ready. 

Here's how the post appears on your Instagram profile:


Using DownloadGram

DownloadGram lets Instagram users download high-resolution copies of Instagram photos and videos to repost from their own accounts. Luckily, there isn't an app you need to download to repost using this process. Here's how to do it:

1. Open Instagram and find a photo or video to repost.

Open your Instagram app and find the post you want to repost. Tap the "..." icon in the upper righthand corner of the post and click "Copy Share URL" (this button will be the same for both iOS and Android mobile devices).

2. Paste the post's share URL into DownloadGram.

Open your mobile internet browser and navigate to DownloadGram — or simply, downloadgram. org. Paste the URL into the text box that appears on the website's homepage. Then, tap "Download."

Tap the "Download Image" button that appears further down DownloadGram's homepage.

3. Download the post.

You'll be directed to a new webpage with the content ready to download. Tap the download icon — the box with an upward-facing arrow, as shown below — then tap "save image."

4. Open Instagram and find the photo or video in your camera roll.

Return to your Instagram app. The image will be saved to your phone's native camera roll, so edit it as you would any other Instagram post.

5. Add a caption and share your repost.

The repost won't include a citation, so we suggest adding one by typing "@ + [username]" to credit the original poster with the photo or video. Then, press "Share." Here's how the post appears on your Instagram profile:

1.

Open the instagram app and find the photo or video you'd like to add to your story.

2. Click the paper plane icon at the bottom of the post.

3. Click "Add post to your story."

4. Personalize the draft post with stickers or text.

You should see a draft of your story. Use the icons at the top to modify text, color, stickers and other animations.

5. Click "Your story" in the bottom left corner.

You also have the option to click "close friends" on the right, bottom corner (shown above) if you only want a select group to view your story. 

Once you click "Your story" you'll see the option to click "Share" to repost your image to your Instagram Story. 

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.

Why should your brand repost on Instagram? 

First of all, it's important to understand the benefits of reposting images and videos. 

Simply put, it takes a lot of time, effort, and resources to consistently create high-quality social content. And since most marketers post between 3-4 times per week, it's vital you 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.

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. 

For instance, consider the power of Warby Parker reposting this funny image from one of its customers, @cjronson:

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Warby Parker (@warbyparker)

Not only does the image likely appeal to Warby Parker customers, but it ultimately makes Warby Parker marketers' jobs easier — now they don't need to create all their own content in-house. 

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 November 18, 2020 and has been updated for comprehensiveness.

Topics: Instagram Marketing

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Easy ways to reshare your Instagram pictures

Whether it’s Throwback Thursday, something old has become relevant again, or you’re just in the mood to revisit old memories, there are lots of reasons you might want to reshare your Instagram pictures. Or, maybe you’re wondering how to share someone else’s content.

You’ve come to the right place: below, we’ll cover everything you need to know about resharing on Instagram.

Sharing isn’t simple on Instagram

First things first: You might be wondering why something as seemingly simple as sharing a social media post warrants an entire blog post. The answer: There’s no obvious share button on your own posts or even the posts of other users that makes it easy to share content, so we’re going to show you how to get it done.

In fact, Instagram doesn’t allow you to share content (photos or videos) from outside the platform, which is why you won’t find an Instagram share button among the many social media buttons available (although you can add an Instagram follow button to your website). You can only add photos and videos directly from your smartphone or tablet.

Screenshot via @cocacola

If you click on the menu button (the three vertical dots icon in the upper-right area) of someone else’s post, you’ll see three options:

  • Report…
  • Copy Link
  • Share on Messenger

Basically, you can copy the direct link to the post, or you can share it via Facebook Messenger.

Click the same menu icon on one of your own Instagram posts, and you get a few more options:

  • Archive
  • Share
  • Edit
  • Delete
  • Turn Off Commenting
  • Copy Link
  • Share on Messenger

Click “Share,” and on the next screen, you can write a caption and share your Instagram post on Facebook, Twitter, or Tumblr. Suspiciously missing from this list is, of course, Instagram itself. So how do you reshare your content (or someone else’s) on Instagram? Fortunately, there are a couple of workarounds.

Sharing an Instagram post as part of a Story

While you can’t share another user’s post in your own Instagram feed as a standalone post, you can share it as part of an Instagram Story. Rather than an actual post, though, it becomes a sticker. This is a new feature just released in May 2018, and it appears to be sticking around – at least for now. But as with all social media features, it’s up to the whims of the powers that be.

To share another user’s post as part of a story:

  • Click on the icon that looks like a paper airplane underneath the post you want to share.
  • Select “Add Post to Your Story.”

If you’re familiar with the inner-workings of Instagram, you probably noticed that this is the same method that you use to share a post directly with another user.

Now, when you click the option to add a post to your story, you’ll see it as a sticker with a customized background. You can rotate, move, and scale the sticker. Want to see more styles? Tap the sticker to explore your options.

You can do the same with your own Instagram posts, but for other users’ posts, it is limited to public Instagram accounts. (Hot tip: If you don’t want other users to be able to share your posts in their stories, you can opt out in the settings.) But what if you want to reshare your post as a new, standalone Instagram post?

Using resharing apps

The most obvious way to reshare your Instagram pictures is to create a new post using the same image or video, but that can get pretty tedious.  One of the most commonly used methods for resharing content is through the use of a third-party resharing app, such as InstaRepost or Repost for Instagram. There are a variety of options for both iOS and Android users.

These apps are fairly intuitive – for instance, to use Repost for Instagram:

  • Launch the native Instagram app and locate the post you want to reshare.
  • Click on the three-dots icon in the upper-right area of the post and select “Copy Link.”
  • Open Repost for Instagram, and the post you copied should already appear on the screen.
  • Simply tap on the post when you’re ready, make any adjustments you want to make, and then click “Repost.”

If you don’t want to download another app (or deal with moving between two apps), you can always use the tried-and-true screenshot method:

  • Snap a screenshot of the post you want to share.
  • Create a new Instagram post using your screenshot as the image.

One thing to keep in mind: If you share another user’s post as part of your story or use a reposting app, that user will get credit as the source of the original post. That’s not necessarily the case with the screenshot method, depending on how you crop your screenshot. You should always give other users credit for their own work and ask permission before you share it.

Resharing content on Instagram may not be as straightforward as it is on other social media apps, but it is do-able if you’re in-the-know.

We’ve also created a series of free Instagram resources, including: our guide to the proper Instagram character limit, answer to the question “how to share a post on Instagram,” our collection of tips and tricks for optimizing your Instagram profile photo, and our guide to optimizing your Instagram giveaway copy. 

How to Repost on Instagram Stories: Step by Step Guide

The Instagram Stories* section is amazing with so many possibilities. Among them there are functions without which the SMM manager is like without hands. Let's talk about simple but effective: how to share a story on Instagram*, post an IGTV announcement or a post there.

Let's figure out what exactly you can repost in your stories:

  • other people's stories on which you are tagged;
  • posts from your feed;
  • posts from someone else's feed;
  • videos from the IGTV section - from your own or someone else's account (preview 15 seconds).

Let's see how it works.

How to repost stories on Instagram* that you are tagged in

When your account is tagged in a story, a tag notification will be sent to your private messages. It also contains an active "Add Story" link to click on.

How to repost stories on Instagram*: steps one and two

The standard window for editing Stories will open. Optionally, you can add a link (available for accounts with more than 10,000 followers), stickers, text, and filters.

Next, send the post to your stories. Done - you are amazing!

How to repost a video or photo from your feed to Stories

To share your or someone else's post on your story, click on the airplane icon below the post and select "Add post to your Story". The story editing page will open, where you can add a link, stickers, and more.

Share the post in your Story and enjoy

By the way, if you don't want your stories to be reposted all in a row, disable this feature in the settings.

Find Stories in the Privacy section, manage reposts there

How to repost a video from the IGTV section to your Story

The principle here is the same as for posts. If you want to share, for example, a cool live stream, start watching in the IGTV section of the blogger who hosted it, click the plane below the video and select "Add video to your Story."

Post from your Story with some kind of inscription to encourage viewing

Repost via SMMplanner

For those who like to work from a computer, the SMMplanner delayed posting service allows you to repost posts in the Stories of any of your Instagram accounts*.

Start planning your Story with the click of a button Select the account where you want to post in the Story

If you select a project with several accounts, you will be able to announce the post of one account in the History of another.

Go to the "Stickers" tab and select the "Post" sticker Posts of your account have opened, select the one you need Done. Position the main image of the post and publish

Read more about delayed posting of Stories with cool design in the article “Delayed Instagram* Stories Constructor by SMMplanner”.

Reposts on Instagram* is a useful feature for effective work on account content:

  1. With the help of reposts of publications in Stories, you can announce new posts. We recommend doing this immediately or 4 hours after the release of the post. Everyone who missed the appearance of the publication in the feed will see the announcement in the stories. Use catchy headlines to keep users interested.
  2. With the help of reposts with your marks, you can stimulate the activity of subscribers and generate user-generated content. Use social proof to increase the credibility of your products or services with your followers.
  3. By promoting a video from IGTV, you contribute to the growth of video views. If the number of views grows significantly, the video will move up and be in the recommended feed, which will also increase the reach.

The article has been updated. First published: October 3, 2018

How to extract a post or story from the archive on Instagram

Instagram* allows you to save not only stories, but also posts. But how do you unzip a post? We understand in a series of short instructions.

Why archive posts on Instagram*

Post archiving is a useful tool that allows you to save posts, live broadcasts and stories in a separate section. Only the owner of the account can see it, the content in the archive is not available for viewing by other users of the social network.

In everyday life, the function is useful if you need to remove irrelevant posts, which, for some reason, it is a pity to delete permanently. Commercial accounts can use the tool more broadly. For example, as part of an advertising campaign, they can temporarily hide all publications in order to post one big post with a promotion. It attracts attention, conveys a sense of scale and creates intrigue.

Posts can be hidden to temporarily place such ads in the profile old. In order not to delete old posts, it's easier to hide them.

What about stories? They are automatically saved to archives, from where it is convenient to pull them out later to save to your phone, repost or send to highlights. For more information on how albums work in general, read the separate article “How to add and change Instagram Highlights*”.

How to work with archives and restore posts - we will tell further in small and visual instructions.

How to save a post to the Instagram archive*

When archiving, the post will be saved with all comments, hashtags, tags and publication date. It will be hidden from your feed and the feed of other users, only you will see it in a special section.

How to send a post to the archive:

  1. We go into the application and click on the post in our feed or profile.
  2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner.
  3. Select "Archive" from the list.
  4. Done, the post has been hidden from the profile and archived.
How to archive photos on Instagram*

The application interface on iPhone and Android is the same, so this instruction (and all subsequent ones) is relevant for any phone.

How to save stories to the Instagram archive*

The social network automatically sends stories to the archive 24 hours after publication. But if they are not displayed in the "Archive" section, then saving must be re-enabled. There are two ways: through the settings and while browsing.

Enable saving stories through the settings:

  1. Go to the application settings through the profile.
  2. Select "Privacy".
  3. Clicking in a new window on the "History" item.
  4. Activate the "Save stories to archive" function.
How to set up archiving of stories on Instagram* through the menu

Enable saving stories through the view menu:

  1. Watch your stories.
  2. Click on the three dots "More" in the lower right corner.
  3. Select "History Settings".
  4. Activate the "Save stories to archive" item.
How to set up Instagram story archiving* quickly

How to recover a deleted post on Instagram*

Recently, deleted posts are stored for 30 days, during which time they can be pulled back. But for this you will need to verify your identity using a special code that will be sent to your email.

How to get back a deleted post on Instagram *:

  1. Go to Settings and select "Account".
  2. Click on "Recently Deleted" at the very end of the list.
  3. Select a post and click on the three dots in the upper right corner.
  4. Click "Restore" or "Delete" (then it will be deleted forever).
  5. We agree with the restoration.
  6. We confirm the identity: a code will be sent to the mail, which will have to be entered in the application.
  7. After confirmation, you will need to click on the post again and click "Restore" again.
  8. Done: The post is back in the feed.
How to find deleted posts on Instagram* How to get back a deleted post on Instagram*

How to extract a post from an archive on Instagram*

After unzipping, the post will return to the feed with all comments and the same publication date as it was. It will take the place in the feed where it was previously, i.e. it will not be re-published. As I said above, the social network does not delete posts - it rather hides them in the archive with a further opportunity to return everything as it was.

How to restore photos from the archive on Instagram *:

  1. Go to your profile and click on the icon with three stripes in the upper right corner.
  2. Click on the "Archive" item.
  3. We get to the menu "Archive of publications" and click on the post.
  4. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner.
  5. Click "Show in profile".

You can also remove a post from the archive on Instagram* by clicking "Delete". Then the post will go to the trash, where it will be stored for 30 calendar days. See above for instructions on returning posts.

How to unarchive a post on Instagram*

There are more opportunities for unarchiving stories: you can re-publish as a repost, send to a post, save to Actual or upload to your phone in the gallery.

How to download stories from the archive:

  1. In the "Archive" menu, click on "Archive of publications" at the top and select "Archive of stories".
  2. Select a story and click on "More" in the lower right corner.
  3. Click "Save Video" or "Save Photo".
  4. The file has been saved to the phone.
How to download old stories from the Instagram archive*

For more information on how to download stories, see the guide “How to download stories from Instagram*”.

How to add a story from the archive to the Feature:

  1. In the "Stories archive" menu, click on the story and select "Add to Feature".
  2. In a new window, select existing folders or create a new one.
  3. Done: story saved in highlights.
How to save old stories in Instagram Hot*

How to send a story to a post:

  1. In the "Stories archive" menu, click on the story and click on the "More" item.
  2. Select the item "Share in the publication."
  3. Crop the photo and click Next.
  4. Editing a post: applying filters, writing text, tagging people, adding hashtags, and so on.
  5. We publish a finished post from stories in our profile.
How to send old stories to an Instagram post*

How to get stories from the archive on Instagram* and publish them again:

  1. In the "Stories archive" menu, click on the story and click on the "More" item.
  2. Select the "Share" item.
  3. Editing a story: adding a signature, stickers and, if necessary, deleting the “Memories” badge.
  4. Publishing.
How to re-post old stories on Instagram*

In conclusion

Is it possible to return photos to Instagram* from a computer? Unfortunately, the social network site does not have a menu with archives of publications. Therefore, even if you switch to mobile layout, you will not be able to access the archives. Of course, you can install an Android emulator on your computer, download the application from Google Play and go into it, but it seems easier to use the phone.

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