How to transcribe a reel to text

Three steps

1. Copy the video link

   On Instagram, open the reel, tap Share and choose Copy link. The post must be public.

2. Paste it into the transcriber

   Paste the link on the transcript tool and press Get transcript.

3. Copy, save or download

   Copy the text straight away, or open your library to organise transcripts into collections and download several as one file.

Common questions

How do I get the text of an Instagram reel?

Open the reel, tap Share and copy the link, then paste it into the transcriber and press Get transcript. The spoken words come back as plain text with timestamps.

Does the video have to be public?

Yes. Private accounts and removed posts cannot be read, so make sure the link opens in a browser where you are not logged in.

How long does a transcript take?

Roughly one second of processing for every six seconds of video. Most reels finish in ten to thirty seconds.

How long a video can I transcribe?

There is no hard limit. Long videos are processed as background jobs, so you can leave the page open while they finish.

Can I keep transcripts organised by topic?

After a transcript is ready, save it into a collection you name yourself, like Marketing or Business — the same idea as Instagram collections. Everything stays in your browser.

Can I download several transcripts at once?

Open a collection, tick the transcripts you want, and download them as a single Markdown or plain text file with each transcript under its own heading.

How many transcriptions do I get?

Fifteen per day, resetting at midnight UTC. Your allowance is tied to your browser.