Reels and video posts
Works with public Reels and video posts, from a single link copied out of the app or the browser.
Instagram Reel transcript generator
Turn Instagram Reels and video posts into text. Paste a link and get a timestamped transcript you can copy, caption, or repurpose.
What you get from a Reel transcript
Captions that line up
SRT and VTT downloads keep the timing of every line, so captions match the Reel when you edit or repost it.
Clean or word for word
Keep every word as spoken, or switch on clean mode to remove filler words and false starts.
70+ languages
The spoken language is detected automatically, including Reels that mix languages.
How to transcribe an Instagram Reel
- 1
Copy the link
In Instagram, tap the share icon on the Reel and choose Copy link.
- 2
Paste it here
Paste the link into the box above and sign in with Google, Apple, or X.
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Copy or download
Copy the transcript or download it as captions, a Word document, or a PDF.
Ways to use an Instagram transcript
Turn a Reel that performed well into a caption, a carousel, a blog post, or a newsletter: the transcript gives you the exact wording to start from instead of rewatching and typing it out.
Brands and agencies use transcripts to review what was said in influencer content, and educators use them to turn short lessons into study notes.
Captions for Reels
Instagram can add automatic captions in the app, but you cannot download them or fix them in bulk. A transcript with timings gives you a caption file you can correct once and reuse in any editor.
Most Reels are watched with the sound off, so accurate captions keep viewers following along and make your videos accessible to people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
FAQ
How do I get a transcript of an Instagram Reel?
Copy the Reel's link from the share menu, paste it into the box on this page, and sign in. The transcript is added to your library, ready to copy or download.
Is it free?
Transcription costs 100 credits per minute, and new accounts get free credits, which covers most Reels.
Which Instagram videos work?
Public Reels and video posts. Stories, private accounts, and posts that require a login cannot be fetched.
Can I download the captions as SRT?
Yes. Download SRT or VTT captions with timings, or the text as TXT, Markdown, Word, or PDF.
Which languages are supported?
More than 70 languages, detected automatically.
Can I transcribe my own videos instead?
Yes. In the transcriber you can also upload audio or video files up to 1 GB, or record straight from your microphone.
Instagram video to text