This article offers 3 quick steps to post YouTube to Instagram, including saving the YT videos with video downloaders, clipping the videos, and uploading them to Instagram.

People often use multiple social media platforms to make their content reach more viewers. As a YouTube creator, I also want to share my YouTube videos on popular platforms like Instagram, Facebook, X, and more. This way, my videos can be viewed by more audience.

To complete that task, I have read a lot of articles to find out the methods. Now, I have grasped how to post YouTube to Instagram. Next, I will share the methods with you.

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Step 1. How to Save YTB Video

  • Input YouTube URL.
  • Select the output format.
  • Save the YT video.
Warning:
From a legal perspective, it is suggested to use the saved YTB videos for non-commercial purposes, such as offline watching.

#1 MiniTool Video Converter

MiniTool Video Converter can save all YT videos to your computer, including long YouTube videos, as well as music videos, podcast episodes, playlists, and Shorts on YouTube. I really like that MiniTool Video Converter doesn’t add a watermark to downloaded videos.

Meanwhile, with MiniTool Video Converter, you can set the maximum number of simultaneous downloads to 10 to improve download efficiency.

Step 1. Install and Launch MiniTool Video Converter

Click on the download button below to get the latest version of MiniTool Video Converter on your computer. Then, launch it to access its main interface.

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Step 2. Get a YouTube Video Link

Choose a browser to visit the official website of YouTube. Then, find the video you want to download, and copy its link from the browser’s address bar.

Step 3. Analyze the YouTube Link

Back to MiniTool Video Converter, switch to the Download Video tab. Then, choose the Paste URL option. In the pop-up window, paste the copied video link into the given box, and click on Download.

Screenshot of MiniTool Video Converter’s interface that shows how to paste a URL

Step 4. Choose Output Format and Start Downloading

In the next pop-up window, you can choose to download the YouTube video in video or audio format. If you want to select a video format, you can also select the desired video resolution. Then, click Download to start the download.

Screenshot of the MiniTool Video Converter interface, with the export format and the Download button selected

Step 5. Find the Downloaded YouTube Video

When the download process ends, you will be taken to the Completed tab. Then, you can click on the folder icon to navigate to the downloaded video’s save location.

Screenshot of the MiniTool Video Converter interface that shows how to locate the downloaded file

#2 Online Video Downloader on viddown.net

Viddown.net includes an Online Video Downloader. You can use it directly without downloading any software. It supports downloading YouTube videos and playlists. It also downloads videos from many mainstream video platforms, including Vimeo, Instagram, and Facebook. I discovered that it also supports downloading video thumbnails.

Online Video Converter on viddown.net is compatible with various devices, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS. It is also compatible with multiple browsers, including Edge, Chrome, and Firefox.

Here’s how to use Online Video Downloader on viddown.net to save a YouTube video:

Step 1. Copy the Video URL

Go to the YouTube website and copy the video URL.

Step 2. Paste the URL into viddown.net

Use a browser to visit viddown.net, paste the video URL into the address box, and click the Download button.

Screenshot of Online YouTube Video Downloader on viddown.net with the link pasted into the address bar

Step 3. Choose the Downloaded Video Quality

When the video thumbnail appears below the address bar, select the video quality you want on the right side and click the Download button for the corresponding option.

Tips:
If you’re taken to another playback page after clicking the Download button, you can download the video by clicking the more button in the lower right corner of the player and selecting Download.

Step 4. Check the Downloaded Video

When the download completes, check your browser’s Downloads section to locate the video.

Both MiniTool Video Converter and Online Video Downloader on viddown.net are very useful. After downloading your video, it’s best not to upload it to Instagram right away. This is because Instagram Reels can only be up to 3 minutes, and Stories can only be up to 60 seconds long. Therefore, you can use a video editor to clip the best part of your video before posting it on Instagram.

Step 2. How to Clip the YouTube Video

  • Import the YouTube video.
  • Clip the YouTube video.
  • Export the video.

MiniTool MovieMaker is a super simple video editor. It’s perfect for beginners. This video editor can perform basic trimming, splitting, and cropping features. You can also use it to change the aspect ratio of videos. Therefore, it’s perfect for clipping downloaded YouTube videos.

Below, I’ll show you how to use MiniTool MovieMaker to clip a YouTube video.

Step 1: Download and Install MiniTool MovieMaker

Click the button below to download and install MiniTool MovieMaker on your desktop. Then, launch this free software.

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Step 2: Import the Video

In MiniTool MovieMaker’s main interface, click the Import Media Files option to add the downloaded YouTube video. Then, drag and drop the video to the video track.

Step 3: Clip the Video

There are two ways to extract the most important part of a YouTube video: trim or split.

Trim:

  1. Click the video on the main video track.
  2. Move the cursor to the start of the video clip until it changes to a right-pointing arrow.
  3. Drag the arrow rightwards to the beginning of the desired part.
  4. Place the cursor at the end of the video clip until it changes to a left-pointing arrow.
  5. Drag the arrow leftwards to the end of the desired part.
Screenshot of the MiniTool MovieMaker interface that shows how to trim a video

Split:

  1. Select the video on the main track.
  2. Move the playhead to the beginning of the clip you want and click the Split icon.
  3. Move the playhead to the end of the clip you want and click Split again.
  4. Click on the unwanted clips and press the Delete key on your keyboard to remove them.
Screenshot of the MiniTool MovieMaker interface that shows how to split a video

Step 4: Export the Video

Click the Export option in the upper-right of the Player window. In the next pop-up window, you can rename the video, set the save location, choose the output format, resolution, and frame rate. Then, choose the Export button.

Screenshot of the MiniTool MovieMaker’s Export window that shows how to export a video

Now, you’ve clipped the best moments from your YouTube videos. It’s time to share YouTube to Instagram!

Step 3. How to Post a YouTube Video on Instagram

  • Go to Instagram.
  • Set the video settings.
  • Upload the video.

Below, I will show you how to post a YouTube video as an Instagram Reel:

Step 1: Go to the Instagram Official Website

Visit https://www.instagram.com/ on your browser and log in to your account.

Step 2: Create a New Video

Choose the Create option on the left menu and click the Select from computer button. Then, select the YouTube video and click Open.

Screenshot of the Instagram website that shows how to create a new post

Step 3: Crop the Video

Click the icon in the lower left corner of the Crop window, select a video aspect ratio, and click Next.

Screenshot of the Instagram website showing how to choose the aspect ratio for uploaded videos

Step 4: Set Video Cover

Select a frame from the video to use as the cover under Cover photo. You can also click Select from computer to select an image as the cover for your video. Then click Next.

Screenshot of the Instagram website showing how to choose a cover photo

Step 5: Publish the Video

Enter the description for the video. Then, click Share in the upper-right corner of the window to share YouTube to Instagram.

Screenshot of filling in the description when posting a video on Instagram

Besides posting YouTube videos on Instagram, you can also add a YouTube video link to Instagram to reach more viewers. Additionally, you can paste your YouTube channel URL into your Instagram bio to further promote your channel.

To Wrap Things Up

If you want to post YouTube to Instagram easily and quickly, just follow the 3 steps above. If you have any questions or problems while using MiniTool Video Converter or MiniTool MovieMaker, just send an email to support@minitool.com for further assistance.

People Also Ask

What is the Instagram video size limit?
The file size limit for Instagram Reels and Stories is 4GB. As for the video length limit, 15 minutes is for uploading Instagram Reels, while 60s are for uploading Instagram Stories.
What are the best settings for uploading a video to Instagram?
As for the video format, both MOV and MP4 are great choices. In terms of the resolution, 1080p is highly recommended. It is advisable to set the frame rate from 23fps to 60fps. Remember to encode the media files with AAC codec.
Can I post others’ private YouTube videos to Instagram?
No, you can’t. We have mentioned that before uploading the YouTube videos to Instagram, it is necessary to save the YT videos first. However, it is impossible to use a third-party tool to get a YT video from a private account.
If I post others’ YouTube videos to Instagram, will YouTube notify the video creators?
No, it won’t, since YouTube doesn’t track the video download activity. However, remember not to use the downloaded content for selling or other commercial purposes.
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About The Author

Eien

Position: Columnist

With over 6 years of experience as a tech writer, Eien specializes in creating clear, simple guides for video conversion, transcription, screen recording, etc. He stays connected with the tech community and its readers to understand the real-world problems users face. By combining their feedback with his own hands-on testing, Eien always provides proven solutions to complex software problems in time.