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How to Share a Downloaded Video Without Losing the Original Creator's Credit
A downloaded file has no metadata tying it back to its creator — so crediting is on you.
Why credit gets lost so easily
Once a video is downloaded and re-uploaded elsewhere, the platform's built-in attribution — the profile link under the video — disappears with it.
Crediting the right way
Include the original creator's username directly in your caption or as an on-screen tag, and link back to the original post where the platform allows it.