Cross-Post TikTok Videos to Instagram Reels
Use TikTok as your short-form video origin and send eligible new videos to Instagram Reels without uploading the file again.
How automatic TikTok to Instagram cross-posting works
- Connect TikTok and Instagram to Ferryman.
- Choose TikTok as the video origin and Instagram as a destination.
- Publish a video on TikTok that is 60 seconds or shorter.
- Ferryman detects the new video and sends it through Instagram's video publishing flow.
Automatic TikTok origin sync is available on Creator, Pro, and Max plans. The 60-second limit applies to videos detected from TikTok. Instagram's account, media, and publishing requirements also apply to the destination post.
Three ways to publish the same short-form video
Automatic sync is useful when TikTok remains your normal publishing app. Ferryman can also publish a video you upload through its direct create flow, either immediately or at a scheduled time. That lets you choose the workflow per post instead of forcing every video through one queue.
- Automatic sync: post on TikTok first and route the eligible video to Instagram.
- Direct create: upload once in Ferryman and select TikTok and Instagram.
- Scheduling: prepare the video and caption now, then choose a later publish time.
What to check before publishing
A successful post still depends on the connected accounts and the media satisfying each platform's current rules. Review the destination settings and caption before publishing, especially when the TikTok and Instagram versions need different visibility or platform-specific choices. See the pricing page for plan availability.
Frequently asked questions
Can Ferryman automatically cross-post TikTok videos to Instagram Reels?
Yes. On Creator, Pro, and Max plans, Ferryman can detect new TikTok videos that are 60 seconds or shorter and publish them to a connected Instagram account as video content.
Does Ferryman sync TikTok photo posts to Instagram?
This automatic origin route is for TikTok videos. Ferryman supports TikTok video and photo publishing when TikTok is a destination, but TikTok photo posts are not read for this video-origin workflow.
Can Instagram Reels also be an origin?
Yes. Ferryman can use Instagram Reels as a video origin as well as publish video to Instagram, so you can configure a separate video route in the other direction when needed.
Can I publish the video later instead of syncing it from TikTok?
Yes. Ferryman also supports direct creation and scheduling. You can upload a video, choose TikTok and Instagram, and publish immediately or select a later time. Each platform's publishing requirements still apply.
Related resources
Connect TikTok and Instagram
Connect your accounts and choose how each platform should publish.