{"id":6933,"date":"2022-07-11T15:55:41","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=6933"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:55:41","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:55:41","slug":"how-to-share-a-youtube-video-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-share-a-youtube-video-on-instagram","title":{"rendered":"How to Share a YouTube Video on Instagram"},"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-69e6f72f2d664\" 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-69e6f72f2d664\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e6f72f2d664\" ><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-a-youtube-video-on-instagram\/#How_to_Share_a_YouTube_Video_on_Instagram\" title=\"How to Share a YouTube Video on Instagram\">How to Share a YouTube Video on Instagram<\/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-a-youtube-video-on-instagram\/#YouTube_doesnt_allow_the_general_public_to_download_videos_off_its_website\" title=\"YouTube doesn&#8217;t allow the general public to download videos off its website\">YouTube doesn&#8217;t allow the general public to download videos off its website<\/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-a-youtube-video-on-instagram\/#Getting_permission_to_reupload_videos\" title=\"Getting permission to reupload videos\">Getting permission to reupload videos<\/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-a-youtube-video-on-instagram\/#Adding_a_logo_to_a_video\" title=\"Adding a logo to a video\">Adding a logo to a video<\/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-a-youtube-video-on-instagram\/#Adding_background_music_to_a_video\" title=\"Adding background music to a video\">Adding background music to a video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-share-a-youtube-video-on-instagram\/#Changing_the_aspect_ratio_of_your_video\" title=\"Changing the aspect ratio of your video\">Changing the aspect ratio of your video<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Share_a_YouTube_Video_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How to Share a YouTube Video on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/cnU8TuH.jpg\" alt=\"how to share youtube video on instagram\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you have a YouTube video that you want to share with your followers, you&#8217;ll want to know how to share it on Instagram. YouTube does not allow the general public to download videos off its website, but if you&#8217;d like to re-upload the video, you can get permission from the owner to do so. Other options include using a logo and background music. Here are some tips for doing this.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_doesnt_allow_the_general_public_to_download_videos_off_its_website\"><\/span>YouTube doesn&#8217;t allow the general public to download videos off its website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may wonder why YouTube doesn&#8217;t allow the general public to save videos off its website. First, you should be aware of the copyright laws. Downloading videos without permission from the creator is illegal. YouTube is not liable for downloading copies of its own content, but it can terminate your account. Additionally, downloading YouTube videos is against copyright laws. While it is legal to save videos on your computer, downloading them is against YouTube&#8217;s terms of service.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few ways to download videos from YouTube. First, you can check for free download options below the video you&#8217;d like to download. Another way to save videos is by sharing them with friends or saving them for later. Videos on YouTube can range from 144p to 4K in resolution. There is no download limit, so you can enjoy videos of varying quality. To download videos, visit the YouTube website.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_permission_to_reupload_videos\"><\/span>Getting permission to reupload videos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the fact that you can reupload YouTube videos to your Instagram profile, you must first obtain the permission of the creators of the content. While it may be tempting to repost videos you find funny or educational, you should always seek permission from the video owner before doing so. You can do this by DMing the video creator and requesting permission to share their content. There are also a number of legal implications involved.<\/p>\n<p>While it is not illegal, getting permission to re-upload YouTube videos is not easy. Not only is this against YouTube&#8217;s terms of service, but it is also not advisable. If you fail to contact the original creators of the video, you may face legal consequences and even be banned from creating another account or accessing community features. However, it is not impossible to acquire permission to re-upload YouTube videos to your Instagram account.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_a_logo_to_a_video\"><\/span>Adding a logo to a video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding a logo to a YouTube clip is easy when you use free online video editing software. You can use Adobe Photoshop or After Effects to create the logo you want. In some cases, you can use an online video editing software like Final Cut Pro or Premiere Pro. Generally, you can add text to a picture as well, but it&#8217;s best to use a professional tool to create the logo for your video.<\/p>\n<p>Open up the video you want to add the logo to. You can place the logo in the corner of the image, but if you want it to appear in the middle of the image, you need to choose a different position. If you&#8217;d like to place it in the bottom-right corner, you should select the option &#8220;Insert logo.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_background_music_to_a_video\"><\/span>Adding background music to a video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a YouTube account, you can easily add background music to your videos. You can also choose from one of YouTube&#8217;s featured tracks. This way, you can customize your videos by playing trending music. It is also possible to add your own music. To add your own music, go to the &#8220;My Music&#8221; tab in the navigation bar, choose the song you want to add, and click &#8220;USE.&#8221; Remember to be careful when copyrighting the music! Sound effects are free to use, but be cautious about the copyright material of the song.<\/p>\n<p>Using background audio helps you create a strong emotional connection with your target audience. It fills in the gaps in your video, and the audience feels more involved and interested. Background music is also helpful for transitions, especially if your video has a lot of jump cuts and slide sequences. Background music can bridge the gap between these moments in your video. This way, you can keep your audience interested in your video and keep them hooked throughout the entire video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_the_aspect_ratio_of_your_video\"><\/span>Changing the aspect ratio of your video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to change the aspect ratio of your YouTube video on Instagram, you should know the format that the platform supports. There are many different formats that work with these platforms, including 16:9, 9:16, 4:5, 21:9, 3:14, and 4:3. You can choose the aspect ratio that is most appealing to your audience by using the tools offered by these platforms. If you do not have an online video editor, you can use Veed to adjust the aspect ratio of your video.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most common aspect ratios for YouTube is 16:9, which is what you&#8217;ll see on computers. However, you can also upload videos with other aspect ratios, including 1:1. If you upload a video with the 1:1 aspect ratio, it will automatically adjust to fit the platform&#8217;s format. Similarly, if you upload your YouTube video on Facebook, it will automatically be converted to the proper aspect ratio.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Share a YouTube Video on Instagram If you have a YouTube video that you want to share with your followers, you&#8217;ll want to know how to share it on Instagram. 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