How to Share Facebook Videos on Instagram IGTV

Introduction

IGTV is a popular feature on Instagram that allows users to share and watch longer videos. If you have come across an interesting video on Facebook and would like to share it on your IGTV channel, you might be wondering how to do so. In this tutorial, I will guide you through the steps to share Facebook videos on Instagram IGTV.

Prerequisites

Before we get started, make sure you have the following:

• A Facebook account with access to the video you want to share.
• An Instagram account with an active IGTV channel.
• The Facebook video link or its direct URL.

Steps to Share Facebook Videos on Instagram IGTV

Step 1: Find the video on Facebook

1. Open your browser and navigate to Facebook's website.
2. Login to your Facebook account using your credentials.
3. Use the search bar at the top to find the video you want to share. You can search by the video's title, the page it was posted on, or any other relevant keywords.

Step 2: Get the Facebook video link or URL

1. Once you have found the video, click on it to view it in your browser.
2. In the address bar of your browser, copy the URL of the video. You can do this by selecting the entire URL and using "Ctrl+C" (Cmd+C on a Mac) or right-clicking and selecting the "Copy" option.

Step 3: Convert the Facebook video to IGTV format

1. To share a Facebook video on IGTV, you will first need to convert it to a format supported by IGTV. There are several online video converters available that can help you with this conversion. One popular option is SaveFrom.net.
2. Open a new tab in your browser and navigate to SaveFrom.net's website.
3. On the SaveFrom.net website, you will find a text box where you can paste the Facebook video URL that you copied earlier. Paste the URL into the text box.
4. Click on the "Download" or "Convert" button to initiate the conversion process.
5. Choose the desired video format supported by IGTV, such as MP4, and click on the "Download" button to download the converted video to your computer or device.

Step 4: Upload the Facebook video to IGTV

1. Open the Instagram app on your mobile device.
2. Tap on the "+" icon at the bottom center of the screen to create a new post.
3. Swipe left on the options at the bottom until you see the IGTV option and tap on it.
4. On the IGTV screen, tap on the "+" icon again to choose a video from your device's gallery.
5. Locate and select the converted Facebook video that you downloaded in the previous step.
6. On the "New IGTV Video" screen, you can add a title, description, and cover image for your video. Fill in the necessary details.
7. Once you are satisfied with the details, tap on the "Next" button in the top right corner.
8. On the next screen, you can select a specific preview from the video or choose a custom thumbnail. Adjust the video preview according to your preference.
9. Finally, tap on the "Post" button to upload the Facebook video to your IGTV channel. The video will be available on your profile and can be viewed by your followers.

Conclusion

Sharing Facebook videos on Instagram IGTV is a great way to showcase interesting and engaging content to your followers. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can easily convert and upload your favorite Facebook videos to your IGTV channel, expanding your reach and engagement on Instagram.