Although Instagram and Snapchat are different, they have one thing in common: Stories. Posting images and videos as stories on both social media platforms is one of the best ways to show your followers what you’re up to.
But sometimes you might want to share something you shared on Instagram with your Snapchat friends and vice versa. While there is no native way to crosspost Snapchat to Instagram or Instagram to Snapchat, there are some workarounds you can try.
In this article, we will show you how to share Instagram Stories on Snapchat and vice versa.
Can You Sync Instagram With Snapchat?
Short answer: No! You cannot directly link Instagram and Snapchat. Snapchat and Instagram are two different social media platforms, each with their own unique features and functions.
Although both networks are focused on sharing temporary content and short videos, they are separate and do not integrate with each other. So, unlike connecting Facebook and Instagram, you cannot link your Instagram to Snapchat.
To share content from your Instagram to Snapchat, you have to manually record or capture the content and upload it to both platforms separately.
But there are ways to share your Instagram stories on Snapchat and vice versa. Let’s look at all the possible ways to do this. Admittedly, sending old photos as new Snaps on Snapchat is easier than crossposting between Instagram and Snapchat.
How to Share Snapchat Stories on Instagram
If you want to share your Snapchat story on Instagram, the process is pretty simple. Although there is no option to share stories from Snapchat to Instagram, you can share your story manually.
- Lunch on Snapchat on your phone and tap on your story icon in the upper left corner.
- Tap on My story and select the story you want to share.
- press key ellipsis icon Tap and in the top right corner save blow up/Photograph/Video To store the media file on your phone.
- When you’re done, go to: instagram and tap + icon to add a story.
- Select the story you just saved from Snapchat.
- If you want, edit your story with filters, text, stickers, GIFs, music or anything you prefer.
- Tap To send Press the button to share the story.
Here you go. You have successfully shared your Snapchat story on Instagram. Moreover, you can use this method to add multiple videos to your Instagram story.
How to Post Instagram Stories on Snapchat
The process is also simple if you want to share your Instagram story on Snapchat.
- Open instagram On your phone, go to the story you want to share.
- Tap to share select the icon at the bottom and Share… choice.
- Instagram will show you all the options to share your story. To choose on Snapchat.
- Tap Your story press and To send button. Alternatively, you can choose: My story Select the option from the Share menu.
With this, you can easily share your Instagram story with your friends on Snapchat. Note that if you send it to a friend, they will send that media in chat, not as a Snapchat series.
How to Share Old Snapchat Stories on Instagram
What if you want to repost an old Snapchat photo on Instagram while you can easily share your Snapchat stories on Instagram using the method we mentioned above? Fortunately, you can do that too.
- Lunch on Snapchat Tap and on your phone. memories icon (two image symbols).
- Select the Snap you want to share from Snaps, Camera Roll, Screenshots, Stories or Just My Eyes.
- Tap three dot menu symbol in the upper right corner.
- Choose: Export or Send Snap choice.
- shoot me Instagram Stories from the option Share Elsewhere section.
This much. Your old Snapchat snap should now appear as a story on your Instagram account.
How to Share an Instagram Post as a Snapchat Story
If you’ve posted a perfect photo of yourself on Instagram and want to share it with your Snapchat friends, follow these steps:
- Open instagram On your phone, go to the post you want to share.
- tap on To share Press the icon and copy link choice.
- Now close and launch Instagram on Snapchat on your phone.
- Take a photo or choose a media from the Camera roll. In the edit menu, tap on it. add link icon (clip symbol) to paste the link.
- You will get a choice Type a URL. Paste the URL You copied from Instagram.
- Snapchat will then upload your post. Tap add to snap button.
- shoot me Story Click the button to share your Instagram post on Snapchat.
It will appear on the recipient’s end with a link that directs them to your Instagram post.
Share Your Precious Moments!
Now that you know how to share Instagram posts on Snapchat stories and vice versa, it will be easier to share content between your two favorite social media platforms and share your best moments with friends and family.
All the methods mentioned in this post allow you to share almost anything you want on both social media platforms, whether it’s a funny video you shared on your Instagram story or an old photo saved in your Snapchat Memories. These methods work on both iPhone and Android phones.
On which platform do you publish your stories most often: Snapchat or Instagram? Let us know in the comments section below.
Did you find this post helpful? After that, consider checking out our guide on how to view full-size photos on Instagram.
