How To Repurpose YouTube Videos on Instagram in 2024

Creating and editing high-quality video content is a significant effort, so it's crucial to maximize its reach. If you’re only sharing your video on one platform, you’re missing out on a lot of potential exposure. Repurposing your videos for multiple platforms can help you reach a broader audience without having to create entirely new content from scratch.

One of the most effective ways to extend the reach of your content is to repurpose your YouTube videos on Instagram. If you want to learn the best tips and tricks for this process, keep reading!

How To Repurpose YouTube Videos on Instagram in 2024

Select clip(s)

First, you need to decide which parts of your YouTube video to repurpose for Instagram. Given Instagram's shorter length limitations, this is a crucial step. While YouTube allows uploads up to 15 minutes for any account and up to 12 hours for verified accounts, Instagram Reels have a maximum length of 90 seconds.

To adapt your YouTube video for Instagram, you need to break it into multiple shorter clips. Choose a video that can be easily divided into sections with clear, distinct points. For instance, a video with five main points can be split into five separate Reels, each covering one point. This way, a single YouTube video can provide multiple pieces of content for Instagram.

Duplicate your video

After selecting the YouTube video and the clips you want to use, you might need to edit the video multiple times, especially if it's lengthy. This is where Zubtitle's Duplicate function becomes invaluable.

With this feature, you can create multiple copies of your original video, saving you the hassle of re-uploading the same video repeatedly. Simply sign up for a free account (or log in if you already have one) and upload your YouTube video.

On the initial screen, you’ll see options to trim your video. Skip this step for now and proceed to the next screen, where you’ll find the Duplicate option in the upper right-hand menu. Use this to duplicate your video as many times as needed. For example, if you want to create five Instagram Reels, duplicate your original video five times. This allows you to trim and edit each duplicate while keeping an unedited original copy.

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Trim your video

Now, you can start editing the duplicated videos. Trim each video to the exact section you want to post on Instagram. Use the point-and-drag editor to quickly adjust the start and end points of your video until you have the perfect clip. Once you have the desired section, proceed to the next editing step.

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Resize and optimize your Instagram video

After trimming, it’s time to resize and optimize your video for Instagram. Zubtitle makes this easy with just a few clicks. The fastest way to resize your video for Instagram Reels is by selecting a template from the Default list. Navigate to the Templates option on the right-hand menu bar and filter the options by Instagram.

Pro Tip: Utilize Zubtitle’s AI tools to streamline your content creation further. These tools can automatically generate a headline for your Instagram video, a caption for your post, relevant hashtags, and more.

Ready to repurpose YouTube videos on Instagram?

Repurposing your YouTube videos on Instagram is a fantastic way to increase your content’s reach and engagement. And with Zubtitle, you can take care of it in just a few clicks. If you’re ready to start repurposing your videos and you don’t have a Zubtitle account yet, sign up today and begin creating for FREE!