Posting saved reels on Instagram is easy. You can simply access your saved reels from your profile, select the ones you want to post, and share them to your feed or as stories. Instagram allows you to reuse reels created by others as your own content.
What are reels?
Reels are short, entertaining videos that can be created and shared on Instagram. Much like TikTok, reels allow you to record multi-clip videos combined with audio, effects, and creative tools. The maximum length for a reel is 30 seconds. Reels can be recorded and edited within the Instagram app itself. They appear on the Reels tab on the Instagram explore page as well as on users’ feeds.
When you come across a reel that you enjoy, you can save it to access later. Instagram saves these reels to the ‘Saved’ section on your profile. You can post any of your saved reels as your own content.
Benefits of posting saved reels
There are several benefits to reposting saved reels instead of creating original content:
- It saves time and effort of creating a reel from scratch.
- You can capitalize on reels that are already popular and working well.
- It allows you to reuse viral trends and audios.
- You can give your own creative twist to an already popular reel.
- It helps you instantly access reels you enjoyed and wanted to save for later.
How to find your saved reels
All your saved reels are accessible from the ‘Saved’ section on your Instagram profile:
- Go to your Instagram profile by tapping your profile picture on the bottom right.
- Tap the 3 horizontal lines menu in the top right corner.
- Select ‘Saved’ from the menu options.
- This will open your ‘Saved’ section containing all your saved posts.
- The reels that you have saved are under the ‘Reels’ tab here. Tap to access them.
How to post a saved reel
Once you have accessed your saved reels, you can select the ones to post and share them as follows:
- Tap on any reel to open it.
- Tap the 3 dot menu on the top right corner of the opened reel.
- Select ‘Share to’ from the menu.
- You can now choose to share the reel either to your story or your feed.
- To share to your story, select ‘Story’ and press ‘Share’. The reel will be shared as a story that disappears after 24 hours.
- To post on your feed, select ‘Feed’ and press ‘Share’. The reel will be posted on your profile like a normal post.
Sharing to Feed
When you opt to share a saved reel to your feed, you have some additional options:
- Caption: You can edit and customize the caption before posting.
- Cover: Select a cover frame for your reel from its thumbnail options.
- Tag people: Tag other profiles relevant to your post.
- Add location: Tag a location where your post was recorded.
- Accessibility: Add a descriptive caption for visually impaired users.
Once done, tap ‘Share’ and your saved reel will be posted to your Instagram feed.
How to download a saved reel
If you want to download a reel you saved to share across other platforms, that’s also easy to do:
- Go to the saved reel you want to download and tap the 3 dots.
- Select ‘Save Video’ from the menu.
- The reel will start downloading to your device gallery.
- You can now access it from your phone’s gallery and share wherever required.
Tips for repurposing saved reels effectively
When posting saved reels as your own content, keep these tips in mind for best results:
- Customize the existing caption to reflect your brand voice or style.
- Remix the reel by adding your own clips or visuals if permitted.
- Ensure proper credits are given if reposting someone else’s reel.
- Add value for your audience by commenting on trends or giving your take.
- Maintain a healthy mix of original and repurposed content.
- Analyze reel metrics after posting to know what works for your audience.
Why some saved reels have limited sharing
At times when you try to share a saved reel from your collection, you may see options for sharing disabled with a message that the “original poster has limited sharing”.
This happens when the original creator of the reel has changed the share settings after you saved their reel. They have limited re-sharing to protect their content. You can only share such reels if the original poster later re-enables sharing.
Important restrictions around reposting reels
While Instagram permits reposting saved reels in general, it has laid out certain restrictions creators should keep in mind:
- You should have the rights to use all visuals, audio, or other elements in a reel you did not create.
- Reposting too frequently may make your content seem less genuine or original.
- Instagram may block accounts that repeatedly repost content violating its policies.
- You should not repost content that is abusive, harassing, contains misinformation, or violates someone’s privacy.
- Make sure proper credits are provided if reposting someone else’s creation.
As long as you follow these guidelines, repurposing interesting reels you have saved can be a quick and effective way to produce engaging content your audience will love!
In summary, saved reels can easily be accessed from your Instagram profile and shared to either your story or feed. Customize them appropriately before reposting. While offering convenience, be mindful of creators’ rights and restrictions around re-sharing. Analyze metrics to keep improving.
We hope this detailed guide helps you become a pro at repurposing saved reels for your Instagram audience!