Instagram Threads is introducing a new feature that will make resharing photos and videos easier than ever. Instead of submitting quotes and commentary, users can now click on a new option, “Use media,” to reshare photographs or videos in a new post. Users can still contribute words to their posts, and the image or video will be credited to its original creator.
The new feature, revealed by Instagram’s Adam Mosseri on Threads. It seeks to give users a quick and easy method to share trending material while adding their artistic touch. The attribution to the original poster will appear in the image or video’s upper left corner, indicating who owns the content.
How to use The Feature
To use this new functionality, simply long-press any media uploaded to Threads or tap the repost button. The “Use media” option will appear in the pop-up window, just below the regular “Repost” and “Quote” options. Mosseri said that the feature will be available to all users soon, and he urged community feedback as they continue to enhance the tool.
However, not everyone is happy with the shift. Some creators expressed worry on Mosseri’s article, asking whether there was a mechanism to prevent media re-sharing. These individuals expressed concern that their content would be shared without their permission, potentially diverting visitors away from their original work.
The Threads team answered that users could disable media reuse under the app’s settings. Users can also specify who can reuse the media they share by altering quote-post parameters.
This new Instagram Threads feature aims to make sharing content more effective and creative while respecting the rights of the original authors.
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