How to Repost TikTok to Instagram in 2025

You did it. You made a TikTok that's finally getting the love it deserves. The views are climbing, the comments are rolling in... and now you want to share that magic with your Instagram audience

But it's not that simple, is it?

You can't just download and reupload. You're left with that annoying TikTok watermark, the vibe feels a little off for Reels, and the whole process is a creative buzzkill. As a content creator, I've been there. This is my guide on how to actually repost from TikTok to Instagram the right way

Why Your TikToks Belong on Instagram Reels, Too

It's not about being lazy; it's about being smart. Your TikTok and Instagram audiences are different.

• Different Demographics, Different Reach: The people who follow you on Instagram are often your most loyal community. They want to see your best stuff
• The "Second Chance" Algorithm: A video that did "okay" on TikTok might be exactly what the Instagram Reels algorithm is looking for to make it go viral
• Build Your Brand: Showing up consistently on both platforms is key to growing your brand and authority as a creator

The Manual Reposting

If you've tried this by hand, you know the pain. The manual TikTok to Instagram workflow is a nightmare

Step 1: The Watermark Problem

You hit "Save Video" on TikTok, and you're immediately hit with their watermark. Unlike other platforms, TikTok's watermark is aggressive—it jumps around, making it impossible to just crop out

Step 2: The Editing Quagmire

Now you're in a video editor, trying to zoom in and crop your video to hide the watermark. But this lowers the quality and messes up your perfect framing. You might try sketchy "watermark remover" apps that often fail or reduce the quality even more

Step 3: The Vibe Shift

Finally, after all that, you upload it to Instagram. You write a new caption, find new hashtags, and hope it fits the more "aesthetic" feel of your Instagram grid. The whole process is clunky and kills your creative momentum

The Automation Secret: A Flawless TikTok to Instagram Pipeline

After way too many hours spent fighting with watermarks, I switched to Taisly. It lets you automatically repost your TikToks to Instagram Reels, and it's a good tool. It solves the specific problems of this workflow.

Here’s how it works:

• Connect Your Accounts: Link your TikTok and Instagram in the Taisly App
• Set Your Rules: Tell it to automatically grab your new TikToks and send them to Reels
• Done. No Watermarks. Taisly handles the transfer *without* the watermark. Your video arrives on Instagram clean, high quality, and ready to go. Your TikTok to Instagram pipeline is now effortless

Why This is a Lifesaver for Creators:

• You Get Your Time Back: No more fighting with editors. More time creating
• You Preserve Quality: Your video looks just as good on Instagram as it did on TikTok. No weird crops or pixelation
• You're Consistently Present: Build your Instagram presence automatically, even when you're focused on TikTok

Pro Tips for Making TikToks Feel Native on Reels

• Sound is Everything on Reels: This is crucial. Instead of just using your TikTok audio, try to find the same trending sound natively within Instagram. The Reels algorithm heavily favors its own trending audio library
• Write for the 'Gram: Instagram captions can be a bit longer and more personal. Use the caption to tell a story or ask your audience a question to drive engagement
• Leverage Instagram Features: Use Instagram's poll or quiz stickers in your Reel's description or comments to get your audience talking. And always create a nice cover photo that matches the aesthetic of your grid
• Master the Full Ecosystem: Don't just stop at Instagram. You can use the same automated workflow to repost to YouTube Shorts, or even flip it and repost from Instagram back to TikTok. It's all about being everywhere your audience is

Ready to stop the grind and start growing your brand across platforms? Give Taisly a try. Your future self will thank you.