Is there a way to transfer Instagram posts to a different account?

March 27, 2018 10:53 AM

I am starting to get seriously into skincare and am posting about it a lot on Instagram. I'd like to start a separate Instagram account just for that, and keep my main one for pictures of my kids and such. Is there a way I can transfer the posts from my current account to a new one, preferably all at the same time?
posted by apricot to Computers & Internet (5 answers total)

I'm not familiar with any way to do this, but depending on the proportions of personal vs skincare photos, it might be easier to rename the current account as your skincare account, and either start fresh with a new personal account, or re-upload your personal pictures manually.
posted by sagc at 11:54 AM on March 27, 2018 [4 favorites]

Best answer: I've not tried it personally, but a lot of people seem to use Regrann, which enables you to do the equivalent to a Twitter RT on Instagram (ie. to 'rebroadcast' a post from one account to another). I think it might still show where the original post came from - I usually see that included in Regranned posts, but not sure if the posters are adding that manually or if it's automatic. Do a search for #regrann and you'll see examples.
posted by penguin pie at 12:00 PM on March 27, 2018 [1 favorite]

Best answer: Yes, but you have to use a third-party app and it's a two step process. This app will download all your photos at full resolution to your local drive, so you can reupload the ones you want to your new account.
posted by ananci at 12:19 PM on March 27, 2018 [2 favorites]

You can't literally transfer them, with likes and comments intact. You can repost them, however. As mentioned above, there are apps that can at least partially automate this for you.
posted by Anticipation Of A New Lover's Arrival, The at 1:42 PM on March 27, 2018 [2 favorites]

Response by poster: Thank you, everyone! I think I'll either Regrann or use the app ananci mentions.
posted by apricot at 9:31 AM on March 28, 2018