How to Share Facebook Posts on Instagram Stories and IGTV

Instagram Stories and IGTV are popular features of the Instagram platform that allow users to share their content in a more dynamic and engaging way. If you have an interesting post on Facebook that you'd like to share on Instagram Stories or IGTV, this tutorial will guide you through the step-by-step process.

Please note that in order to share Facebook posts on Instagram Stories and IGTV, you will need to have both a Facebook and an Instagram account linked together. If you do not have an Instagram account, you will first need to create one and link it to your Facebook account.

Prerequisites

Before you proceed with the steps below, make sure you have completed the following prerequisites:

1. Have a Facebook account
2. Have an Instagram account linked to your Facebook account

Steps to Share Facebook Posts on Instagram Stories:

Step 1: Choose the Post on Facebook

1. Open your Facebook account in a web browser and navigate to the post that you want to share.
2. Click on the timestamp of the post to open it in a separate tab or window.

Step 2: Take a Screenshot of the Post

1. In the new tab or window, take a screenshot of the Facebook post by pressing the appropriate shortcut key on your device (e.g., Windows: Win + PrtScn, Mac: Command + Shift + 4).
2. Save the screenshot to your device.

Step 3: Open Instagram Stories

1. Open the Instagram app on your mobile device.
2. Tap on your profile picture or the camera icon in the top-left corner to open the camera view for creating a new Instagram Story.

Step 4: Select the Screenshot

1. In the Instagram Story camera view, swipe up or tap the gallery icon at the bottom-left corner.
2. Select the screenshot of the Facebook post from your device's gallery. The screenshot will be loaded into the Instagram Story creation view.

Step 5: Customize and Share the Instagram Story

1. Once the screenshot is loaded, you can customize it by adding text, stickers, drawings, or other desired effects.
2. After customizing the Instagram Story, tap the "Your Story" button at the bottom to publish it on your profile. Additionally, you can choose to share it with specific friends or groups by tapping the "Send To" button.

Congratulations! You have successfully shared a Facebook post on Instagram Stories.

Steps to Share Facebook Posts on IGTV:

Step 1: Choose the Video on Facebook

1. Open your Facebook account in a web browser and find the video post that you wish to share on IGTV.
2. Click on the video to open it.

Step 2: Download the Video

1. After the video is opened, right-click on it and select "Save video as" or "Download video." Choose an appropriate location on your computer to save the video file.

Step 3: Open IGTV

1. Open the Instagram app on your mobile device.
2. Tap on the IGTV icon (a TV-shaped icon at the top-right corner of the home screen) to launch the IGTV feature.

Step 4: Upload the Video to IGTV

1. In the IGTV app, tap on the "+" icon at the top-right corner to start uploading a new video.
2. Select the video file that you downloaded from Facebook. You can either choose it from your photo library or capture it directly using the camera.

Step 5: Add Title and Description

1. After selecting the video, add a title and a description for your IGTV video.
2. You can also add a cover image by selecting one from your photo library.

Step 6: Share the IGTV Video

1. Once you have provided all the necessary details and customized the video, tap on the "Post" button to share the video on IGTV.
2. Your video will now be available to view on your IGTV profile.

That's it! You have successfully shared a Facebook post on IGTV.

Conclusion

By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can easily share Facebook posts on your Instagram Stories and IGTV. These features allow you to reach a wider audience and showcase your content in a more interactive and enjoyable way. Experiment with different posts and videos to engage your followers and keep them entertained. Happy sharing!