Publish on YouTube each new video you post on Instagram
Let’s face it, uploading the same video twice is a waste of your mojo (and your time). Now, every video you post on Instagram magically shows up on your YouTube—all by itself.
Juggling video content across Instagram and YouTube can be a real headache. Every time you create a video, you face the tedious process of manually downloading from Instagram, then uploading to YouTube, updating titles, setting privacy, and more. Not only does this waste valuable time, but missing out on cross-posting means you’re losing visibility, burning opportunities for your content, and risking an inconsistent presence on two of the most powerful video platforms.
This Botize formula steps in as your silent assistant, monitoring your Instagram for new videos and instantly posting them to your YouTube channel without you lifting a finger. With just a simple connection of your Instagram and YouTube accounts, every new video you share on Instagram is detected, downloaded, and uploaded to YouTube according to your preferences—complete with custom frequency, privacy controls, and filters so you always stay in control. Suddenly, what used to be a repetitive burden turns into a seamless, automated flow that keeps both your audiences engaged and your brand looking sharp.
Ready to reclaim your time and amplify your reach without the manual hassle? Follow the easy step-by-step setup with Botize, and feel free to tweak the automation—adjust posting intervals, switch privacy on or off, or target only specific types of videos. If you’re eager to dive right in, just use this formula where everything’s preconfigured for you. Your content deserves to be seen—let’s make that happen!
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Never Upload Twice: Sync Instagram Videos Instantly to YouTube
Here’s the magic: Every time you post a video on Instagram, this automation spots it, grabs it, and uploads it to your YouTube channel without you lifting a finger. Connect both accounts one time. That’s it—no extra steps, no copy-paste drama.
| Manual | Botize | |
|---|---|---|
| Noticing a new Instagram video | 5 | 0 Minutes |
| Downloading the Instagram video | 8 | 0 Minutes |
| Switching to the YouTube platform | 3 | 0 Minutes |
| Uploading the video to YouTube | 10 | 0 Minutes |
| Filling video details & privacy settings | 4 | 0 Minutes |
| Total | 30 | 0 Minutes |
Looking for a way to keep your YouTube channel in sync with your Instagram—without doing any manual uploads? You just landed in the right place.
Creator On The Go
Sofia wants her short promo videos seen on both platforms. She posts to Instagram and, like magic, her YouTube channel fills itself—without any double work.
Always Synced
Your YouTube channel updates itself—no more forgetting or repeating yourself.
Save Hours
Skip the downloads, uploads, and logins—save time for your real creative flow.
Stay Everywhere
Amplify your reach. If someone missed it on Instagram, they’ll catch it on YouTube.
Brand Consistency
Jake’s agency keeps clients’ YouTube channels up to date, even if their main focus is Instagram. No more missed uploads or frantic reminders.
⌾︎ You post videos on Instagram and wish they were on your YouTube channel instantly.
⌾︎ You’re a creator, brand, or social media manager sick of repetitive uploads.
✕ You never post videos on Instagram.
✕ You want every platform to have totally different content.
✓ Change how often the automation checks for new videos (every hour, daily, etc.)
✓ Adjust YouTube video privacy settings—set as public, private, or unlisted by default
✓ Add your own title, description, and tags automatically to each YouTube upload
This task monitors your Instagram account and detects every new video you publish. When a new video appears, the automation automatically uploads it to your YouTube channel. To use this task, you must connect your Instagram account and your YouTube account. Each time you publish a new video on Instagram, the automation will download the video and publish it on your YouTube channel, allowing you to keep both platforms synchronized without having to upload the content manually.
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