{"id":8412,"date":"2022-07-13T06:00:08","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=8412"},"modified":"2022-07-13T06:00:08","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:00:08","slug":"how-to-post-a-youtube-video-on-instagram-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-youtube-video-on-instagram-2","title":{"rendered":"How to Post 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-6a0e2d0ac6066\" 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-6a0e2d0ac6066\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0e2d0ac6066\" ><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-post-a-youtube-video-on-instagram-2\/#How_to_Post_a_YouTube_Video_on_Instagram\" title=\"How to Post a YouTube Video on Instagram\">How to Post 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-post-a-youtube-video-on-instagram-2\/#You_cant_directly_upload_your_YouTube_videos_to_Instagram\" title=\"You can&#8217;t directly upload your YouTube videos to Instagram\">You can&#8217;t directly upload your YouTube videos to Instagram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-youtube-video-on-instagram-2\/#Creating_a_motion_poster_to_promote_a_video\" title=\"Creating a motion poster to promote a video\">Creating a motion poster to promote a video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-youtube-video-on-instagram-2\/#Downloading_a_video_clip_from_YouTube\" title=\"Downloading a video clip from YouTube\">Downloading a video clip from YouTube<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-youtube-video-on-instagram-2\/#Uploading_a_video_clip_to_your_Instagram_story\" title=\"Uploading a video clip to your Instagram story\">Uploading a video clip to your Instagram story<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-youtube-video-on-instagram-2\/#Editing_a_video_clip_for_sharing_on_Instagram\" title=\"Editing a video clip for sharing on Instagram\">Editing a video clip for sharing on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-youtube-video-on-instagram-2\/#Linking_your_Instagram_story_to_a_YouTube_video\" title=\"Linking your Instagram story to a YouTube video\">Linking your Instagram story to a YouTube video<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Post_a_YouTube_Video_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How to Post a YouTube Video on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/jGPMK5c.jpg\" alt=\"how to post a youtube video on instagram\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you want to share your YouTube videos on Instagram, you should first create a motion poster. This is a good way to promote your video, but a video posted on YouTube won&#8217;t fit the Instagram requirements. To create a motion poster, download a video clip from YouTube and upload it to your Instagram story. Here are some other steps to follow to make your video look its best.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_cant_directly_upload_your_YouTube_videos_to_Instagram\"><\/span>You can&#8217;t directly upload your YouTube videos to Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Having trouble sharing your YouTube videos to Instagram? If so, you&#8217;re not alone. Instagram is slowly becoming the go-to app for everything video. But you can&#8217;t upload your YouTube videos directly to the app. The answer is to use a third-party service. You can find many free services online that will convert your videos into Instagram compatible formats. Here&#8217;s how to get started. Firstly, download your video from YouTube. Once it&#8217;s on your phone, you can then upload it to Instagram.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use a tool called Later to automatically publish your videos on Instagram. You can sign up for a free 30-day plan with Later, and then add your media. It also has a scheduling feature. You can choose a time and date for the auto-publishing. Later makes the process quick and easy. If you don&#8217;t have a dedicated video editor, you can import your YouTube video into the platform.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_motion_poster_to_promote_a_video\"><\/span>Creating a motion poster to promote a video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to grow your motion design following on Instagram, you need to create a motion poster for your YouTube video. Since the platform is visual, it is imperative that you put your best foot forward when sharing content. Developing great content can take time, but you should always post content that you are proud of. Below are a few tips to create an amazing motion poster for your YouTube video.<\/p>\n<p>o Choose a free motion poster creator. You can find thousands of free motion poster templates online, each of which is designed by a high-end professional. These templates are easy to use and offer unlimited design options. Using these motion posters will help you showcase your content, products, or events in a more visually appealing and interesting way. It will be easier to attract your audience and increase your engagement.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Downloading_a_video_clip_from_YouTube\"><\/span>Downloading a video clip from YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to upload a YouTube video on Instagram, you must follow a couple of steps first. First, download the video clip to your computer. You can edit and crop it if you wish to. After you do this, you must follow instructions on your mobile device to upload the video clip on Instagram. Once you have done so, you can share it with your followers. However, you need to make sure that you are using the highest-quality version of the video.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to upload the video clip on your Instagram profile, you must get the permission of the original poster and then follow their instructions on how to share the link. It&#8217;s also advisable to get permission from the owner of the video clip before using it, since it may result in a copyright infringement lawsuit. Besides, the video clip must be at least five minutes in length.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uploading_a_video_clip_to_your_Instagram_story\"><\/span>Uploading a video clip to your Instagram story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can upload a YouTube video clip to your Instagram story to share it with your followers. However, you must ask the user&#8217;s permission before sharing the video with your followers. Otherwise, Instagram will not be able to add the video to your feed. To avoid this issue, you can follow a few simple steps. To begin, follow these steps. First, create a new Instagram account. In the &#8220;Settings&#8221; tab, select Stories.<\/p>\n<p>Next, download the YouTube video clip to your computer or smartphone. YouTube videos can be downloaded in MP4 format using third-party apps or websites. Make sure to add a descriptive caption and tags so that you can protect your content from copyright infringement. Finally, add a short description and tag your post with the video URL. This should be enough to post the YouTube video clip to your Instagram story.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Editing_a_video_clip_for_sharing_on_Instagram\"><\/span>Editing a video clip for sharing on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you can edit a YouTube video clip for sharing on Instagram, you must first download it from YouTube. After you have downloaded it, open it in an appropriate video editor on your PC or Mac. The video editor will allow you to change file extensions and duration, as well as crop and rotate the video. You can also add custom dimensions, if necessary, to make it fit on Instagram. You can then click the &#8220;export&#8221; button and choose Instagram as your destination.<\/p>\n<p>When you are done editing your YouTube video clip, you can export it to Instagram and post it to your account. However, you should ensure that you do not violate any copyright rules by uploading it to Instagram. To prevent copyright infringement, you should make sure you add a description and tags to your video. To avoid being penalized for copyright infringement, you should also try to post only original content.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Linking_your_Instagram_story_to_a_YouTube_video\"><\/span>Linking your Instagram story to a YouTube video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When putting together a story for Instagram, one of the best ways to make it stand out from the rest is by linking it to a YouTube video. Adding a YouTube video to your story allows your followers to click on the link in your bio and watch it directly from your profile. You can upload an MP4 video to YouTube and crop it to fit the space allotted in your story. Then, share it with your followers.<\/p>\n<p>You can also share a YouTube video as an Instagram story by copying the link. To do this, you can either use a third-party app or a free website that lets you download videos from YouTube and paste it into your profile&#8217;s Website section. 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