As TikTok takes off for businesses and creators and Reels gets in on that competition, Instagram has made it clear that they don’t want the TikTok watermark on their platform.
So, how can you post the content you’re creating on TikTok on Reels and vice versa (to work smarter, not harder!?) Because it’s all about repurposing and being as resourceful with your time as possible.
NOTE: This information keeps changing, so I will keep this post updated with the latest.
It used to be that you could use the phone apps, TikSave and SaveTok, to strip off the watermark. However, SaveTok has recently stopped working for most people, so that’s out. And while TikSave still works, if you are doing a lip synch video, the words don’t always match up – there’s a little lag, and that can be annoying.
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So, if you use TikSave, it’s best to use it when you have just a video where you’re using your own audio or just music.
If you are lipsynching a piece of audio for your video, Snaptik.app works on desktop to strip off the watermark and there’s little to no lag on the lipsync.
Another way to do it is to actually create your Reel in your Instagram stories, where you can add music and add captioning also! Then you can download the videos you created and upload them to TikTok.
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They also have different fonts on the captioning to use, some of them are a little prettier than TikTok.
But remember, you only get 30 seconds in Reels, so make sure it’s not longer than that. This is great way to create videos for sharing information and for short, educational videos. The only disadvantage is that not all the trending sounds that are in TikTok are on Reels.
So, there are pros and cons to all of these little tips and tricks, and as you get used to the platforms, you will get used to each of the platforms’ nuances.
Remember though, no matter what – keep creating! Get your business on TikTok and Reels!