Threads will let you reshare pictures without the original post

Threads is rolling out a new feature that lets you share someone’s photos and videos without including the original post. You can add your own text next to reshared media. This includes author credits. According to Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram.

“This is a quick and easy way to add a creative take on trending images and clips without posting a quote,” Mosseri says. Based on the example shared by Mosseri, it appears that the original poster’s username will appear in the top left corner of the photo or video, and a repost counter will appear in the bottom left.

This feature may be designed to reduce media sharing as well as make media resharing a little cleaner. complaint About users reposting content without credit.

Mosseri did not say whether creators will receive notifications when someone reuses their images or videos, or if there is a way for users to disable resharing. The Verge Mehta did not immediately respond to requests for more information.

To repost an image or video in a thread, press and hold the media (or repost button), then tap use media. From there, you can add your own text and share the post. X has a similar option, but it’s limited to videos only and includes credits and a link to the original post below the video.