Instagram: How to Share a Post Using a QR Code

Users have a new option for sharing content outside of the photo- and video-sharing application

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Instagram now allows users to share posts using QR codes. This process will allow users to save a picture of a post’s QR code to their device’s camera roll, which they can upload and share wherever they’d like. Users can share normal posts and Reels using QR codes.

Our guide will show you how to share an Instagram post using a QR code.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Instagram app on iOS.

Step 1: Tap the three dots in the corner of the post you want to share.


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