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How to Repurpose YouTube Shorts as Instagram Reels

7/1/2025

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Team CapsAI

How to Repurpose YouTube Shorts as Instagram Reels

  1. Start with Capsai’s video import tool
    Visit https://capsai.co/, select “YouTube URL,” paste your Short’s link, and let Capsai fetch the clip. This ensures you get the highest quality MP4 ready for editing.

  2. Trim and reformat for 9:16
    In Capsai’s editor or your preferred video app, change the aspect ratio from 16:9 (YouTube format) to 9:16 vertical. Crop or blur sidebars as needed so your content fills the full screen on Instagram Reels.

  3. Adjust the hook timing
    YouTube Shorts sometimes start with intros or branding. Use Capsai’s timeline controls to cut any preamble, then reposition your main hook within the first 2 seconds to match Reels best practices.

  4. Auto-generate and embed subtitles
    Use Capsai Auto Subtitle Generator (https://capsai.co/auto-subtitle-generator) to create Hinglish, Hindi, or English captions. Sync them with your trimmed clip and burn them into the video to engage mute viewers on Reels.

  5. Add Instagram-friendly on-screen text and stickers
    Overlay any extra captions, CTAs, or stickers using Capsai’s text tools or in-app Reels features. Keep lines short (2 lines of 25–30 characters) and position them away from Instagram’s UI elements.

  6. Swap or layer audio if needed
    Reels often perform better with trending in-app music. Mute the original audio track in Capsai, then export a silent video. In Instagram, add a trending song or sound effect that complements your content.

  7. Export at optimal settings
    From Capsai, export your final MP4 at 1080×1920 resolution and at least 25 fps. This ensures smooth playback and the best quality when uploaded to Instagram Reels.

  8. Upload and optimize your Reel
    In Instagram, tap the + icon, select Reels, choose your exported video, then on the editing screen add any final stickers or filters. Confirm that subtitles and on-screen text are legible.

  9. Write a compelling caption with hashtags
    Include a hook in the first line, a brief description, and 5–8 smart hashtags (mix broad, niche, and regional).

  10. Publish and cross-promote
    Share your new Reel, then post a Story with a “New Reel” sticker linking to it. Encourage engagement by asking viewers to comment, save, or share—this early activity helps Reels reach more users.
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