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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.
You can repost the video to your Instagram Story.
William Antonelli/Business Insider 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
- 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 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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[Fixed] How to Make Video Play On Instagram Story
When you are mentioned on other people’s post, you can share it to your Instagram Story easily, no matter this post is a video or photo. Then, something tricky happens. Sometimes you find the video you shared doesn’t play on your Instagram Story at all. There are only a picture and a link to the original video. Lots of Instagram users are suffering from this issue.
Help me please!! How do I make video play on my story? I shared someone’s video to my story and it’s a still image with a play button in the corner. How do I fix this?
Instagram hasn’t provided some official solutions for this. Luckily, there are always some hacks that work like miracle. Follow these solutions one by one.
Instagram Story Video Not Playing
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Make Instagram Story Video Play Method 1 - Don’t Share IGTV Videos
This is a mistake that most Instagram users will make. When you share an IGTV video to Instagram Story, it is normal that all your followers will only see an image. Share other people’s Instagram Story videos and see if you can make it play.
Make Instagram Story Video Play Method 2 - Share Only Videos!
Now, Instagram allows people to share multiple photos and videos to one Instagram Story. Maybe that’s why your Instagram story video doesn’t play.
Find an Instagram post that has no photos and share. There is a big possibility that your Instagram Story video will play.
Make Instagram Story Video Play Method 3 - Instagram Story Video Length
This is a hack from Reddit. Some users point out that when Instagram Story video you want to share is longer than 10 seconds, it will not play.
Try an Instagram Story video that is shorter and see if it will play.
Make Instagram Story Video Play Method 4 - Let the Video Play
Don’t share the video immediately! Let the video play for several seconds and then press the Add to Story, then check whether your Instagram Story play well.
Make Instagram Story Video Play Method 5 - Create a New Account
Creating a new Instagram account allows you to get the newest features. But that’s not a guarantee, it just means you have greater odds.
Share the Instagram Story Video to your newest account and see if the Instagrm Story Video play on your new account.
Make Instagram Story Video Play Method 6 - Update Instagram
Instagram provides different features for users in different country. Maybe this is a feature in certain countries and you just don’t have this feature yet. Wait patiently and maybe someday you can get it. Stay with the newest version of Instagram!
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How do I share someone's feed post to my Instagram story?
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Instagram Features
Stories
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. nine0003
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.
Click the icon in the upper right corner of the screen and select Settings.
Click Privacy and select History. nine0003
Click next to Allow reposts in stories.
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How do I share someone's post from Feed to my Instagram story?
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Instagram Features
Stories
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. nine0003
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.
