YouTube to Instagram: Convert & Share Free

How to share a YouTube video on Instagram

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Upload your YouTube video
Drag your YouTube video file into a new Descript project to upload it. You can also create your video from scratch, then adapt it for Instagram. Descript automatically transcribes your footage, which makes it simpler to edit from the transcript or the timeline.
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Create clips for Instagram
Highlight your transcript to cut or trim your footage so it meets Instagram’s video requirements. You can also add text overlays, adjust the aspect ratio to square (1:1), vertical (16:9), or a custom size, and enhance your clip with animated captions or transitions.
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Share on Instagram
Once your YouTube content is on your phone, open the Instagram app and upload it from your camera roll. Since both Instagram and YouTube support the MP4 format, you shouldn’t run into any file issues. Add it to your feed, Stories, Reels, or IGTV.

Create Instagram-ready teasers for every YouTube video

Repurpose one YouTube video for Instagram
Descript lets you repurpose YouTube content into Instagram-ready videos, Stories, and Reels, all in a single workflow. Trim, edit, and add captions quickly to give your content new life. Ideal for creators who want to grow their audience without spending too long cutting or finding fresh clips.
Optimized for Instagram engagement
YouTube and Instagram often call for different video approaches. With Descript, you can apply templates to resize your project to square or vertical, add text, captions, or animations, and remove filler words instantly. This helps your YouTube content work well on Instagram.
Customize your brand on every platform
Maintain consistent branding on every channel with templates you can adjust using your colors and fonts. Turn a single YouTube clip into an Instagram teaser within a few clicks.

More than a YouTube to Instagram converter

Descript is an AI-based audio and video editor that helps you refine podcasts or videos quickly. If you’re looking for a YouTube to Instagram converter or want to repurpose content for multiple platforms, Descript offers a user-friendly interface and advanced editing options.

Text-based editor
Easily rearrange clips, add text, or place visuals right in the transcript editor for a streamlined YouTube to Instagram workflow.
Audiograms
Turn your audio or podcast snippets into dynamic waveform videos–perfect for Instagram.
Clips
Automatically spot key highlights in your YouTube content and transform them into Instagram-friendly clips.
Stock media library
Access a wide stock media library for music, images, and more to spice up your Instagram videos.

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“With Descript we can create videos for our YouTube channel and our LinkedIn page much faster and with high quality.”

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“Descript has made cleaning up and creating my educational videos into professional presentations [possible] without needing extensive technical computer skills.”

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“Descript makes recording and editing audio and video a breeze. It's advanced features have streamlined my workflows, saving me a lot of time usually spent editing.”

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“The collaborative tools streamline teamwork, allowing my team and me to work efficiently together on projects. Overall, Descript enhances productivity and simplifies the editing process.”

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“Transcription-based editing makes the process much faster…All in all, a must have editor for most audiences, especially in SaaS marketing.”

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Questions? We have answers

Can I add stickers with Descript?
Yes. Descript lets you add GIF stickers, stock media, and AI-generated images in your video projects through the built-in media library.
How can I go from YouTube to Instagram to TikTok with editing?
Shifting a video from YouTube to Instagram or TikTok usually takes adjusting the format and aspect ratio. Descript streamlines that process by letting you resize your YouTube clips for Instagram’s square or vertical settings and TikTok’s vertical layout. You can trim content, add captions, and edit everything quickly, so your video looks sharp wherever it’s posted.
Can I convert YouTube videos to posts on Instagram for free?
Yes, you can convert YouTube videos to Instagram posts at no cost when using Descript. Simply import your YouTube file, edit and resize for Instagram, then publish straight from your phone or via a scheduling tool. You get one watermark-free export per month on the free plan, with unlimited exports starting at $12/month.