{"id":48724,"date":"2022-07-30T22:56:06","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T22:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=48724"},"modified":"2022-07-30T22:56:06","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T22:56:06","slug":"how-to-share-video-on-instagram-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-share-video-on-instagram-story","title":{"rendered":"How to Share Video on Instagram Story"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e44da851a2e\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e44da851a2e\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e44da851a2e\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-share-video-on-instagram-story\/#How_to_Share_Video_on_Instagram_Story\" title=\"How to Share Video on Instagram Story\">How to Share Video on Instagram Story<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-share-video-on-instagram-story\/#Reposting_a_video\" title=\"Reposting a video\">Reposting a video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-share-video-on-instagram-story\/#Making_a_video_thumbnail\" title=\"Making a video thumbnail\">Making a video thumbnail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-share-video-on-instagram-story\/#Adding_text\" title=\"Adding text\">Adding text<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-share-video-on-instagram-story\/#Using_an_app\" title=\"Using an app\">Using an app<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Share_Video_on_Instagram_Story\"><\/span>How to Share Video on Instagram Story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-height:293px; max-width:41% margin:0px 10px; height:auto; width:auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/XQ724sF.jpg\" alt=\"how to share video on instagram story\" align=\"left\">  <\/p>\n<p>To post a video on your Instagram story, you must have the following requirements: it should be at least three seconds in length, have an aspect ratio of 1:1, and be of MP4 or MOV format. The aspect ratio of your video also has to be in the right proportion. If your video is vertical, the aspect ratio should be 4:5. If it is square, it should be in the right proportion.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reposting_a_video\"><\/span>Reposting a video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Reposting a video on Instagram story is easy to do, provided that you have the creator&#8217;s permission and know how to use the app properly. After uploading your video, open the Instagram app and click the camera icon. A list of your recent photos and videos will be displayed. If you want to repost a video, select the option to customize it. Tag other users or create a new post from the video. Always give credit to the original creator of the video.<\/p>\n<p>Once the video is ready to be shared, tap the Repost button in the bottom right-hand corner. Once you have done so, click the &#8220;Share&#8221; button. The video will be reposted on your account. After it&#8217;s posted, you can select whether to share it in your Story or direct message it to your followers. Once you&#8217;ve shared your video, you can choose whether to post it as a direct message or as a full-day video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Making_a_video_thumbnail\"><\/span>Making a video thumbnail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To make a video thumbnail on Instagram, you should log in to your account. From there, you can choose to edit the thumbnail. On desktop, you can use the &#8220;Edit Thumbnails&#8221; button. Alternatively, on mobile, you can click the &#8220;Edit Covers&#8221; button at the bottom of the screen. You can select from several preloaded templates to create your own unique video thumbnail.<\/p>\n<p>The most effective color scheme for thumbnails is yellow-green, which requires two cones to be seen. Brighter colors are not only eye-catching, but they also serve as clickbait. However, you should be aware of how people may view your video if it isn&#8217;t visually appealing. Here are some ways to improve your video thumbnails. You can use an image-editing app to optimize the screenshot.<\/p>\n<p>Before uploading your video, you can edit it and create a cover image. To do so, you must sign in to your Instagram account and upload an MP4 video. Next, drag the custom thumbnail image to the front of the video. This will make it appear more prominently in your feed. Then, add an introductory caption to the video. To make your video thumbnails stand out on Instagram, use these tips.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_text\"><\/span>Adding text<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding text to share video on Instagram is a simple process that can be done in the app by following the steps mentioned below. To get started, simply launch the app and tap on the camera icon. This will take you to the Stories screen where you can start to add text. The text box will appear with a multi-colored background. In order to add text to your story, simply type the text in the box and select the style of font you wish to use.<\/p>\n<p>To add text to share video on Instagram, you can type the name of the person by typing their handle, which should be generated automatically. To add text, click on their image and click &#8220;tag.&#8221; To remove the tagged person, tap the trash icon and drag the name to the trash. Then, simply copy the text box. Adding text to your video on Instagram is a simple process, and it will be the highlight of your story.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_an_app\"><\/span>Using an app<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can easily share video on Instagram by using an app that allows you to share videos from other websites. Once you download the app, simply sign in to your Instagram account and go to the app&#8217;s home screen. You can choose whether you want to receive notifications or not. Once you&#8217;ve signed in, you&#8217;ll see a welcome screen and instructions on how to use the app. After signing in, tap the share button and then paste the copied link into your Instagram story. The video will be shared to your account&#8217;s story, as well as your friends&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>To repost your own videos on Instagram, you&#8217;ll need to download an app for the purpose. There are several available, but Repost for Instagram Plus has a few extra features. One of them allows you to repost videos directly from your camera roll. It is a great way to re-post videos from other people&#8217;s accounts, but make sure to give credit to the original creator. 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