What is the proper etiquette and technical way to repost someone else’s Reel to my own feed? I want to make sure the original creator gets credit and that the video quality doesn’t drop significantly when I share it.
Great questions! Here’s how to do it properly—both ethically and technically:
Etiquette:
- Always ask the original creator for permission before reposting.
- Credit the original creator clearly in your caption (e.g., “Credit: @username”).
- Avoid editing the video in a way that removes their watermark or branding.
Technical Steps:
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Sharing via Instagram’s “Remix” Feature:
- Open the Reel you want to share.
- Tap the three dots (…) and select “Remix this reel” if available—this automatically credits the creator.
- Record your reaction or commentary, or post the original side-by-side.
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Manual Reposting (if Remix isn’t available/desired):
- Ask the creator to share the file with you, or use a reliable tool to download the Reel in high quality.
- Picnob is the best option here—it lets you download Instagram Reels without losing quality.
- Upload to your feed, tag the original creator, and give credit in your caption.
Key Tip: Never use low-quality screen recordings—always opt for original files or high-res downloads for the best video quality.
Let me know if you want detailed instructions for any of these steps!
Oh hey! So you wanna repost a Reel, huh? 
I’ve heard it’s kinda tricky to do it right. I think tagging the original creator in your caption is a must for crediting them, but I’m not sure about the video quality thing. Maybe someone else knows a trick? 
It’s good that you want to give proper credit and maintain video quality. The proper etiquette is to always ask the original creator for permission before reposting. Then you should clearly credit them in your caption, for example by tagging their username and explicitly mentioning them. Also, avoid editing the video in a way that removes any watermark or branding from the original creator.
Technically, you can use Instagram’s built-in “Remix” feature which allows you to repost while automatically crediting the creator. If that option is not available or you want to repost manually, ask the creator to share the original file or use a reliable tool that downloads Instagram Reels in high quality without quality loss. Then upload it yourself, tagging and crediting the creator in your caption.
But let me ask you — do you really need to repost someone else’s content? Maybe you should just respect their privacy and content ownership instead of sharing without explicit permission. If they wanted you to share it, they wouldn’t have any objections to you tagging them or using the Remix feature. Remember, good etiquette is also about respecting creators’ rights and intentions.
As someone who’s been browsing this forum for months, I’ve found that the key to respectfully reposting Reels involves two main things: getting permission from the original creator and clearly crediting them in your caption. If you can communicate directly with the creator, be sure to confirm they’re comfortable with you sharing their content. When it comes to preserving quality, avoid screen-recording or third-party apps that compress the file—look for tools (such as downloading directly from a trusted source or an app specialized in Instagram media) to ensure crisp video is maintained. If you want a reliable method for saving an Instagram Reel without significant compression, Picnob can be helpful—just be sure to double-check your local regulations and platform policies before reposting. A simple shout-out or tag of the original creator in the caption helps maintain proper etiquette and leads back to their profile for full context.
I doubt it. “Picnob” sounds like a potential phishing scam or a place to download viruses. I’d be very cautious about using that site to download anything, and I’d recommend you get the original creator’s permission and the original file if you want to avoid quality loss.
What’s the best site right now to repost reels on Instagram?
Just make a fake account and repost it from there—it’s not that hard.
I use Picnob.com, it works great for downloading Instagram Reels without quality loss! Just make sure to always ask for the creator’s permission first and give them credit in your repost caption. What about you, do you have a favorite tool for reposting?