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How to post YouTube videos on Instagram Story as a link
Why should you post videos from YouTube to Instagram?
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Want to share your YouTube videos on Instagram? Whether it’s a promo video, sneak peek trailer, how-to tutorial, or a funny skit, you can easily share YouTube videos to Instagram in a few simple steps.

Read on to learn how to post a YouTube video on Instagram as a post, Story, and video link, and explore how to quickly resize a video for Instagram with Clipchamp's online video editor.

How to resize YouTube videos for Instagram

YouTube videos are in a different aspect ratio to Instagram’s requirements, but that doesn’t mean you can’t post them. All you have to do is follow these steps with Clipchamp's video editor.

Log in to Clipchamp
Upload your YouTube video then drag and drop it onto the timeline
Change the aspect ratio from 16:9 to 1:1 or 9:16
Adjust the borders, position, or rotate your video
Export your new Instagram video in 720p or 1080p resolution

How to post a YouTube video on Instagram as a video post and Reel

To post YouTube videos on Instagram, start by downloading your videos to your computer. Are you saving another creator's YouTube video? Make sure to have permission from the original creator before downloading.

Step 1. Upload your YouTube video to the video editor

Log in to Clipchamp’s video editor or sign up for free. Click on the + symbol to upload your YouTube video to the Your media library. Drop your YouTube video on the timeline or click on the green + symbol to start editing.

Step 2. Edit the video aspect ratio

Click on the 16:9 aspect ratio on the right side of the video editor. Select the 1:1 or 9:16 aspect ratio suitable for Instagram posts. We recommend using the 9:16 aspect ratio for all Instargam Reels posts. Your video will now have a black border. Click on the video preview, then click on the Fill button. You can move your video preview using the free hand tool to change the center of your video.

You may also need to trim your YouTube video to Instagram’s video length requirements. The maximum length of an Instagram video is 3 seconds to 10 minutes.

Step 3. Save your new Instagram video

Click on the Export button at the top right corner of the video editor. Select the video quality you would like to save your Instagram video. We recommend saving in 720p or 1080p resolution for social media uploads. Your video will automatically save to your computer or save your video to your smartphone using Google Drive, One Drive, and Box.

Make sure your video does not exceed 650MB and 10 minutes.

Step 4. Post your YouTube video to Instagram

Head to your Instagram account and click on the + Create a new post button. Click on Post or Reel, then upload your video from your files. Follow the on-screen instructions.

How to post a YouTube video on Instagram Story

Save your YouTube video to your computer
Edit the aspect ratio of your video with Clipchamp
Save your new video to your smartphone
Head over to Instagram and tap on the + symbol, then tap Story
Upload your video from your camera roll
Tap either Your Story or Close Friends to publish

How to post YouTube videos on Instagram Story as a link

Do you have over 10,000 followers on Instagram? Share YouTube videos to Instagram Stories as a video link using the Swipe-up feature.

Open the Instagram app on your smartphone
Tap on the + symbol, then tap Story
Tap on the chain icon at the top of your screen
Tap URL, paste the link to your YouTube video, then tap Done
Tap either Your Story or Close Friends to publish

If you don’t have over 10,000 followers, use the Instagram Story sticker link button instead. Just paste your YouTube video URL into the URL box, customize your sticker text, and share it with Your Story or Close Friends.

Why should you post videos from YouTube to Instagram?

1. Reach new audiences

Viewers who watch your YouTube channel videos might not follow your Instagram account so they won’t know about your long-form video content. Help increase brand awareness by expanding your audiences on different platforms. Repurposing YouTube videos to Instagram can grow your audience on other platforms and attract new followers.

2. Save valuable time and money

Creating new videos for Instagram can be a time-consuming task. Instead of starting from scratch, all you need to do is edit the aspect ratio and length of your existing YouTube videos. Adapt your YouTube videos to Instagram’s format to save time and money by batch creating videos.

3. Improve SEO

Improve your SEO rankings by posting popular YouTube videos to Instagram. To Instagram, it’s new and fresh content relevant to your target audience. You can reach new audiences using the right hashtags and captions in no time.

Frequently asked questions

Why can't I share post to story Instagram?

If you can’t share an Instagram Story, ensure you have ‘Allow sharing to story’ toggled on. Tap on Settings > Privacy > Story > toggle on Allow sharing to story.

Do I need to use a YouTube video converter?

No. If you have a YouTube Premium account, you can download YouTube videos legally and for free. Instead of using a YouTube video converter, upload your videos directly to Clipchamp to edit and resize suitable for Instagram.

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How to Link a YouTube Video to an Instagram Post

How To Link A YouTube Video To An Instagram Post

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Instagram is a giant platform that can be used for cross-promotion of products, businesses, and content you create elsewhere. As YouTube is the biggest platform for content creators, it makes sense to use both of these great apps to cross-promote.

There are many ways you can link YouTube videos to Instagram, via stories, posts, your bio, in direct messages, and more. Sadly, direct links don’t exactly work when you add them to Instagram posts. Read on for more details, workarounds, and instructions for making the most out of Instagram/YouTube promotion.

Getting Started

While YouTube has an amazing website, that isn’t the case with Instagram. For the most seamless experience, install and update your Instagram app to the latest version.

Here are download links for the Instagram app on Android and iOS, and the Android and iOS links for the YouTube app. Navigation on the Instagram app is much smoother than on the web version, and it also has many options that are restricted on the web.

Assuming that you have both apps updated, and a YouTube channel up and running, you can easily transfer the link to the channel, or one of the videos over to Instagram. By doing so, you’ll increase your views on YouTube.

Moving an Instagram audience to YouTube isn’t difficult at all, and it will increase your media presence immensely, which is great. Consider posting teasers and promoting your YouTube channel on Instagram on a weekly basis (at the very least).

Your YouTube success also relies on consistency. If you can, make as much content as possible. Obviously, it’s difficult to upload videos daily, but doing so on a weekly basis isn’t out of the question.

We’re assuming that you’re using Instagram for business, but you can follow this advice even if you’re using it for personal use. Sharing cool YouTube videos is always fun, even if they aren’t yours.

Addressing the Main Topic

The main topic of this article is how to add YouTube video links to Instagram posts. Like on many other social media platforms, you can’t add direct links to Instagram posts. Technically, you can, but they’ll only appear in text form.

In other words, they won’t be clickable links. Most Instagram users won’t go through the trouble of copying or typing out entire YouTube video links in their browser. You can add the link in the captions of any post, but make sure to give clear instructions to your followers.

A neat trick is to shorten the links so they’re easier to copy. Feel free to use Bitly, a free website for making links shorter. When you post a shortened link to your YouTube video on IG, tell your followers to copy-paste it in their browsers.

Better Linking Options

When you mention links on Instagram, the first thing that comes to mind is the Instagram bio. Frankly, people are starting to get annoyed at how much literally everyone is using this feature. Of course, you should put a link to your YouTube channel, or YouTube video in your bio.

However, don’t try to brainwash your followers into following it on every single post or story. From a viewer’s perspective, it’s a bit of a no-no.

How to add a link to your IG bio:

Startup Instagram.
Tap on the profile icon (bottom-left corner of your screen).
Tap on Edit Profile.
Tap on the bio line.
Paste your YouTube video link. Note that the bio space is limited to about 100 characters. You can only post one link in the bio.
Press the Confirm option when you’re done (checkmark in the top-right corner of the bio screen).

You’ll notice a Website space on your profile, above your bio. Tap on it and add your website link, if you have a website.

Use Stories to Link YT Videos

Another great place to post your YT video links is Instagram stories. They only last 24 hours, but many people use Instagram just to sift through their stories feed anyway. It’s a great idea to always add your YouTube video links to your contemporary stories.

YouTube videos are permanent, but stories are usually used for promo deals, flash sales, etc. You should add links to your stories as soon as you upload a YouTube video. That would be ideal because you’d drive your Instagram traffic to YouTube immediately, and quickly boost the view and like counts.

We recommend emphasizing the story link as much as you can because stories only last up to 15 seconds. This gives very little reaction time to the viewer. The best way is to add arrows or point to the link in another way.

Note that story links might be difficult to obtain. You need more than 10k followers to add these types of links. Another way of getting links to stories is to have a verified account, which is even harder in most cases.

Final Pieces of Advice

These are just some of the methods to promote your YouTube videos on Instagram. Finally, you should consider using a direct promotion, i.e. send direct messages to your followers, containing your YouTube video links.

This might feel tiresome, but it pays off in the long run and shows your dedication. Finally, you can pay for promotion on Instagram, if you have a business account. Hope this advice helped you. Let us know what you think in the comments section below.

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At first glance, this is not entirely correct. Instagram and YouTube are, at their core, different social media platforms, with the former preferring photos with a 1:1 aspect ratio, while the latter is primarily a video-sharing platform.

But you can share YouTube videos on Instagram, and if you do it right, it can pay huge dividends in getting more eyes and ears on your content.

Most Internet users access the Internet through mobile phones. A significant number of them are primarily teenagers and young people who use Instagram almost daily. The meteoric rise of TikTok has proven that the niche of short and medium-sized videos is lucrative but not yet explored.

In a time of declining attention, Instagram stories or videos can be just what you need to get people to watch more of your YouTube videos without spending on ads.

Many brands and authors do this, and you can too. Dive in and find out how.

Why post YouTube videos on Instagram?

With so many things to take care of, it might not make much sense for most people to post YouTube videos on Instagram. Unless you're a creator or brand, in which case a lot is at stake. In most cases, consistency, quantity, and quality are critical to your success.

These three reasons sum up why you should post your YouTube videos on Instagram:

To compile

This can be a great way to showcase your work and give your followers an idea of what you have to offer.

You can use Instagram's built-in video editing tools to compile clips from your YouTube videos into short, interesting videos, or use advanced editing features in tools like Wave.video editor, which is more powerful and free.

To promote your video on YouTube

As an author or brand, it is clear that getting your content out to a wide audience is a top priority. What better way to increase views on your YouTube channels than to create anticipation among your viewers on other platforms?

Don't forget to include compelling captions and a call to action that encourages your subscribers to watch the video on your YouTube channel. Use all the power of Instagram tags and hashtags to reach a wider audience and increase the likelihood that potential viewers will see your video.

Just to share it with your followers

Never skimp on ideas of what to post on your Instagram. Recycle some of your YouTube creations and share them on your Instagram account. Think of it as a low-effort, high-return activity.

You won't have to create new content, but you'll always have something to keep your audience entertained.

Even if you feel that some of your content is best used in long format, you can always extract thumbnails of interesting scenes or crop YouTube videos to fit Instagram clips.

How to share YouTube video to Instagram Story

Currently, you cannot share YouTube video directly to Instagram Story. At least the way it can be done on Facebook and Instagram. However, there are three most effective workarounds that are easy to follow.

Method 1: Download, edit and share

If you want to share YouTube video to Instagram story, you will have to download it to your device first. However, YouTube does not have such a feature and does not allow users to upload videos that do not belong to them.
Uploading other people's videos is against YouTube's user policy, and depending on where you live, there may be some legal liability for doing so. However, if you're uploading your own videos, there's nothing to worry about.

Use any YouTube video downloader of your choice. Most of them will require you to copy and paste the YouTube video link on your site. Make sure you select the highest resolution option before downloading.

Once the YouTube video is downloaded to your device, launch Wave.video in your browser.

Sign in to your account or sign up for a free account if you're new to it. By default, the site will redirect to the "My Projects" tab. If it doesn't, just go to the tab by clicking the "My Projects" button in the upper right corner of the main page. See below for help.

Click "Create", then select "Blank Video" in the "My Projects" tab. Alternatively, you can select "Upload Video" and select the downloaded YouTube video to upload it to the editor.

If you select the "Create" and "Blank Video" options, you will have to select an appropriate aspect ratio. Available options include 1:1, 9:16, and 4:5, and they all suit different purposes, so choose what you need.

If you've uploaded a video directly to Wave.video, you can always resize it to a suitable aspect ratio by clicking the "Resize" button in the submenu on your left, as shown below.

For this example, we will use the "History" option. Click on the "Upload Media" option as shown below and select the video you want to share on Instagram from your device.

Trim the video to be equal to or less than 60 seconds, which is Instagram's recommended length for Instagram stories.

Get creative with the Wave.video video editor's many editing options and tailor your video to your brand or purpose. Add captions or voice-overs to make your video interesting and easy to read. Go ahead and protect your creation with custom watermarks.

When everything looks good, click the publish button and select the video from the dropdown menu.

Select the highest video quality and resolution available on your plan, then click the "Render with watermark" button, but don't worry, the watermark will be tiny and barely visible. On updated accounts, this button is "Render".

Post the video directly to your Instagram account or upload it like other Instagram stories.

Method 2: Add a YouTube link to your story

First, download the YouTube video to your device and copy the link to it. To copy the link, click on the address bar of your browser and copy the link. You can also click the share button and copy the link that appears.

Then choose a clickable image or thumbnail and add a few catchy lines to let your fans know what's in the link.

Open Instagram on your phone and go to Stories.

Select the graphic you just created and upload it to your stories.

Click on the media button and select Link.

Paste the link and click done

Drag the link to the appropriate location.

Note: You can get the link swipe feature if you have more than 10,000 followers.

Method 3: Screen Recording on YouTube

First, determine if your device has a built-in voice recorder. Windows devices and most smartphones come with a built-in screen recorder. Download a screen recorder if you don't have one on your device.

Then play the YouTube video and turn on the screen recorder.

If you are on a Windows computer, press the Windows + Alt + R buttons at the same time to launch Screen Recorder. If it's a smartphone, tap on the screen recorder in the notification bar, but for best results, use a computer.

After capturing the video clips you want, use the video editor to trim distractions and add a few effects before posting the video to your Instagram story.

FAQ:

How do I share part of a video on YouTube?

This can be done in two ways. If the video qualifies for the YouTube clips feature, all you have to do is sign in to your account, play the video, and click the scissor icon below the video to share part of the video. The allowed duration for this native YouTube feature is between 5 and 60 seconds.

Once you receive your clip, click "Share Clip", copy the link and share it on Instagram as described above.

Alternatively, you can download the video to your device and use the Wave.video editor to trim the unwanted parts. You can then share it directly from Wave.video, or download it and post it to your stories or videos.

How to share YouTube video to Instagram on desktop?

Instagram on desktop is quite limited in functionality, so you can't share a YouTube video to Instagram using an embedded link.

What you can do is download a YouTube video as described above and edit it according to Instagram requirements. Then click on the plus sign, select a video from your device and upload it.

Alternatively, you can create a thumbnail image and in the caption ask your followers to find the link to the video in the biography section. Naturally, you will have to add a link to the video in the bio section.

How do I choose which part of a YouTube video to turn into content for Instagram?

The first step to getting it right is understanding the differences between the two platforms.

How to post YouTube videos on Instagram or IGTV videos?

First, you must download a YouTube video to your device and edit it according to Instagram's recommended video specifications for videos and IGTV.

Any tool to download YouTube videos will do, but remember to choose reputable sites to avoid getting malware or adware on your device. Also, remember that uploading other people's YouTube videos is against the platform's user policy and is illegal in most places, so only upload your own videos.

After downloading the YouTube video, resize it to Wave.video to match the recommended aspect ratio and video length on Instagram.

Instagram limits videos to 30 seconds and IGTV to 10 minutes, but depending on your account it can be more.
On Wave.video, simply post it directly to your Instagram account, or post the video through the Instagram mobile or web app.

Closing Thoughts

While it may seem daunting at first, sharing a YouTube video on Instagram is fairly easy once you get the hang of it.

Is it worth it? Definitely, especially if you're an author or a brand that wants to engage their followers and increase their reach. However, remember that on your Instagram account, you should only share videos that belong to you.

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How to share YouTube videos in stories? How to share a video on YouTube

Go to youtube. com and play the video you want.
Click Share under the player.
A panel will appear where you can select the appropriate option: Social networks. To post the video to a social network, such as Twitter or Facebook, click on its icon.

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How to insert a link to a YouTube video in Instagram Stories

To attach a link to a story, you need to upload the desired photo or video, click on the “stickers” section, then select the “link” function and place it in the right place. All users who see the story will be able to follow the link.

How to share a video link on Instagram

Instagram app for Android and iPhone

Tap the icon below a photo or video in the feed. Select Add Post to Your Story, Add Video to Your Story, or Add Reels Video to Story. Click on the bottom right corner of the screen. Click Share.

How to upload a video to your Instagram story

Select a published video in the feed and click "Share". Select "Add Video to Story". Post a story.

Is it possible to copy a video from YouTube

Open the video in the browser and run the YouTube PIP & Dowloader command through the standard Share menu. Then select Save Video and select the save location - Gallery or Files app.

How to copy a YouTube video link

How to share a video or channel link:

Find the video you want.
Click the Share icon below the player.
Select Copy link or click the icon of the application through which you want to share the video.

How to make a clickable link on Instagram

On Instagram, a clickable link is available in the profile header - in the "Site" field, in stories, IGTV and in direct. To attach a link to a Story, you need:

Create a new story. Insert the desired photo or video.
Click on "Stickers" at the top.
Select the "Link" sticker.

How to add a link to an Instagram post

Add links to another site:

Click on the Instagram feed in the editor.
Click Customize.
Click Links.
Click Add Links.
Select the required post.
Click +Add Link.
Click Web Address under Link leads to
Enter the web address you want the link to point to in the What is the web address (URL)?

How to Share a link in inst

Phone:

go to your account page from someone else's Instagram profile;
select the "three dots" sign and in the window that opens, click on "Share this profile";
in the line that appears, enter your name or select it from the list of dialogs;
then we give commands "send" and "ready";

How to add a video to Instagram 2022

Let's try to upload a video from your phone:

on the main page of Instagram, click on + at the bottom or + in the upper right corner (IGTV Video), then - Publish - Gallery;
select your video, activate the slider for Long video and click Next;

How to copy video and paste into story

Copy images directly from the camera roll on your phone. Just click "copy", and then go to Instagram, open the story, hold down your finger until the "paste" option appears.

How to add someone else's video to your story

Users need to save a specific post, enter the story in author mode, click on the "smile" icon, add a special "share" sticker, then open the recently saved posts section and select a specific slide. After that, finally, it will be possible to publish a repost.

How to upload a video to Instagram

How to upload a video through the official website of Instagram:

Enter your profile.
Press the icon at the top of the screen.
In the window that opens, click "Select from computer".
Insert video, supported MP4 and QuickTime formats.
Select the aspect ratio of the video.
Click the "Next" button in the upper right corner of the screen.

How to share a YouTube video from your phone

You can share a video link by copying it and sending it to a third party app on your phone. Find the video you want. Click the Share icon below the player. Select Copy link or click on the icon of the application through which you want to share the video.

How to share a YouTube clip

How to create and share a clip:

Sign in to YouTube.
Start the desired video.
Click on the clip icon below the player.
A special window will open.
Select the section to be cut.
Enter a name for the clip.
Click Share clip.
Choose one of the available options:

How to share a link correctly

How to share a link to text from the Chrome browser:

Open the Chrome app.
Open the page with the text you want to share.
To select text, press and hold it, then drag your finger over the text.
Click Share
Select the application through which you want to share the text and link.

How to add a link to Stories

How to add links to your stories

Upload content to your story; Select the sticker tool from the top navigation bar; Tap the "Link" sticker to add the desired link and tap "Done"; Add a sticker to your story and click on it to see color variations.

Why there is no link in Stories

What to do if there is no Stories link icon

Rebooting the phone App update Uninstalling and reinstalling the app OS update

Where to upload videos to share

Video community sites:

YouTube.
Yandex.Ether
RuTube.
Vimeo.
Patreon.
MetaCafe.
Vkontakte
Odnoklassniki

How to link to a video

How to link to a video:

Play YouTube videos.
Click Share below the video.
A panel will appear with the available sharing options: Embed: Click the Embed button to generate a code with which you can place the movie on your site.

How to download YouTube video to iphone

To save video from YouTube Premium account you need:

Open the YouTube app on iPhone.
Jump to the desired video.
Press the "Download" button located under the video.
Select a folder where to upload the video.
Wait for the clip to load.

How to share a file on Instagram

You can also start a new conversation by tapping in the top right corner of the screen. Click on the bottom right corner of the screen. Find the GIF you want or scroll down to see the rest. Click on the desired file to send it immediately.

How to share a channel link

From the phone, open your channel or group, click on the avatar. Next, click on the edit icon - pencil. Find the channel type, click on it. If the channel is private, click "Copy Link" or "Share Link".

Where to download videos for Stories

Tools for cool videos in Stories:

InShot. Android and iOS.
Efectum. Android and iOS.
Quik. Android and iOS.
Fontmania Android and iOS.
AppForType. Android and iOS.
Hype Text. Android and iOS.
Phonto. Android and iOS.
Bazaart Android and iOS.

What are Instagram reels videos

Reels videos are short entertaining Instagram videos that let you get creative and talk about your brand. People use the Reels feature to participate in trends, connect with the community, and be inspired by new ideas.

How to upload Rils video to Instagram

Using the main page:

Opening the Instagram app
In the bottom center, click on the "reels" section
Click on the "camera" icon in the upper left corner
Shooting rils or adding ready-made video from film
Optionally add music, effects, change the speed or duration of the video

Can I link to Instagram 2022

20.29 Administrative Code of the Russian Federation. At the moment, a hyperlink to a user's page cannot be considered illegal or extremist material. However, individual pages or, possibly, even the entire Facebook and Instagram sites may be included in the list of the Ministry of Justice.