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Instagram's new opt-in feature is in testing with the ability to cross-post images to Threads via a new toggle on the photo and video sharing service. 5e5x22

Written by David Delima | Updated: 9 May 2024 14:48 IST

Instagram Testing for Cross-Posting Images to Threads: Report

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Instagram currently allows s to cross-post to a linked Facebook

Highlights

Instagram is set to add for a second cross posting option
s might be able to cross post to Threads in addition to Facebook
The cross posting option is being tested with some Instagram s

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Instagram. According to a report, some s have been updated with an option to post an image to Instagram while simultaneously ing it to Threads — the firm previously tested similar functionality for the Facebook app. The feature is currently being tested with some s and only cross-posting of images is ed at the moment. The company could eventually introduce the feature for all s.

TechCrunch reports that some Instagram s now have an option to cross-post to Threads in the form of a toggle. s will need to opt in to using the feature, and it is currently unclear whether the toggle will remain enabled for future posts. As the option to cross post is currently in testing, not all s will be able to access the feature — it is yet to be enabled on Gadgets 360 staff ' s.

In its current form, Instagram s who have access to the cross-posting feature can only share images to Threads. Sharing a Reel is currently uned, as per the report. This means that you will have to manually your vertical videos to Threads, even if the cross-posting option is enabled for your Instagram .

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According to the publication, cross posting an image from Instagram will automatically use the caption as text for the post on Threads. However, s might recall that Threads doesn't offer for hashtags with the hash symbol (#) like Instagram, so Threads will reportedly strip away the hashtags in the cross-posted text.

Instagram s can currently cross-post content and Stories to their Facebook s by enabling a toggle on their . When the option to simultaneously share images to Threads is enabled, it is likely to offer the same functionality as the Facebook cross posting tool, remain an opt-in feature. according to the report.

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