Extract each new post from an RSS feed and publish it as a Reel on Instagram
Stop posting manually. Every new video from your RSS feed becomes a stunning Instagram Reel—no headaches, no routine tasks, just results.
If you’re hustling to keep your Instagram Reels fresh with content from your blog or your news site, you already know the pain: manually extracting video links from your RSS feed, prepping them, and posting reels is tedious and repetitive. Each missed entry means lost momentum with your audience and fewer chances for engagement just because you couldn’t keep up. Without automation, you waste hours every week and risk your brand’s visibility slipping while competitors stay top-of-mind.
This Botize formula puts that entire workflow on autopilot. It checks your chosen RSS feed every hour for new entries, instantly grabs the video link and caption, and publishes it directly as a Reel to your Instagram for Business account. No more copy-paste, download-then-upload, or worrying about forgetting time-sensitive content—it all happens hands-free. You can customize things like how often it checks for updates, filter which entries are posted, and fine-tune captions to fit your brand’s voice. The end result: you go from overwhelmed and inconsistent to omnipresent and engaging with your audience, all while reclaiming hours and keeping your feed buzzing.
Dive in to see just how easy it is to set up this formula with Botize—whether you’re following the step-by-step instructions or racing ahead with the ready-made template. Tweak the timing, choose your RSS source, and watch every new video update turn into a reel automatically. Let’s make your Instagram work for you instead of the other way around!
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Turn Your RSS Feed into Instagram Reels—On Autopilot
Every time there’s something new in your RSS feed (with a video link), our system grabs it and turns it into a Reel on your Instagram account. Just set it up, relax, and let your content work for you—no more copying, pasting, or uploading manually.
| Manual | Botize | |
|---|---|---|
| Checking RSS feed for new video post | 5 minutes | 0 Minutes |
| Downloading video content | 2 minutes | 0 Minutes |
| Logging into Instagram & uploading Reel | 6 minutes | 0 Minutes |
| Writing captions & publishing | 4 minutes | 0 Minutes |
| Total | 17 minutes per post | 0 Minutes |
Looking to send your video content straight from RSS to Instagram Reels? You’ve just found the shortcut you wish existed ages ago. This automation does the posting—so you can focus on bigger things.
News Outlet Video Briefs
Every time your news team publishes a video report to your RSS, it goes instantly live as an Instagram Reel—keeping your audience engaged and informed.
Save Hours
No more tedious manual posting—let the bots do the boring work.
Always On
Your Instagram stays fresh, with new content up as soon as it’s published.
Seamless Reach
Multiply your audience by getting your videos where people actually see them.
Podcaster Weekly Clips
Got a podcast with video teasers? Let your RSS feed post fresh previews as Instagram Reels, growing your listeners without ever lifting a finger.
⌾︎ Content creators who want every video instantly on Instagram.
⌾︎ Brands or news sites pushing video updates and tired of repetitive uploads.
✕ Anyone dealing only with text-based feeds (no videos—no Reels!).
✕ If you post once in a blue moon and love manual uploads, this isn’t for you.
✓ Choose how often to check for new content—hourly, daily, or whenever you want.
✓ Personalize the captions that go with your Instagram Reels using dynamic fields from your RSS entry.
✓ Connect any Instagram account (business, brand, creator, you name it)—switch as needed, no strings attached.
This automation extracts each new entry from an RSS feed and publishes it as a Reel on Instagram. It assumes that every feed item contains a video URL, which is required for Instagram to allow Reel publishing. Make sure the RSS feed you provide includes a valid video link in each entry.
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