To repost an Instagram post, you have several options depending on whether you want to share it to your Story or your Feed:
Reposting to Instagram Story
- Find the post you want to share.
- Tap the paper airplane icon below the post.
- Select "Add post to your Story."
- This opens the Story editor where you can resize the post, add text, stickers, or other effects.
- Tap "Your Story" to share it.
This method keeps the original poster credited and is quick and easy
Reposting to Your Instagram Feed
Instagram does not have a built-in feature to repost directly to your feed, so you need to use workarounds:
Screenshot Method
- Take a screenshot of the post you want to share.
- Crop the image to remove unwanted parts using Instagram’s crop tool or a photo editor.
- Upload the cropped screenshot as a new post.
- In the caption, credit the original poster by tagging their username.
- It’s best practice to ask for permission from the original poster before reposting
Using Third-Party Apps or Downloaders
- Copy the link of the Instagram post (tap the three dots on the post and select "Copy Link").
- Paste the link into an Instagram downloader tool (e.g., SnapInsta, ToolZu).
- Download the photo or video.
- Upload it to your Instagram feed as a new post.
- Credit the original creator and ask for permission if possible
Reposting Stories You’re Tagged In
- Go to your Instagram messages where you receive the tag notification.
- Tap "Add to Your Story."
- Edit and post the Story with the original content included
Summary
Repost Type| Method| Notes
---|---|---
To Story| Paper airplane icon → Add to Story| Easy, keeps credit, no
permission needed
To Feed (Photo)| Screenshot → Crop → Upload → Credit| Ask permission, manual
process
To Feed (Video)| Use downloader app → Upload → Credit| Ask permission,
requires third-party tools
Always credit the original poster when reposting and seek permission if possible to respect content ownership
. This covers the main ways to repost Instagram posts effectively.
