Can I transcribe Instagram Reels?
Yes. Copy the public Reel link from the Instagram app or browser, paste it into GetTranscribe, and tap Get Transcript. Short Reels usually finish in seconds.
Instagram Transcription
Transcribe Instagram Reels & Videos to Text in Seconds
Get accurate, ready-to-use transcripts and captions for every Instagram video. Perfect for creators, marketers and businesses.
Written by Daniel Vengoechea · Founder & CEO, GetTranscribe
Software engineer · AI systems builder · 12,000+ users
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AI transcript in seconds, not minutes.
Multi-language
Supports 30+ languages & dialects.
95%+ Accuracy
State-of-the-art AI for social video.
What is GetTranscribe?
What is an Instagram transcript?
An Instagram transcript is the full text of what people say in a Reel, video post, or Story clip—the same words your audience hears, written out so you can quote, edit, translate, or repurpose without rewatching.
GetTranscribe turns that audio into editable text and caption files so you can draft blogs, ads, subtitles, and briefs from content that already lives on Instagram—without manual typing.
Mobile AppTranscribe Instagram Reels
straight from your phone.
No desktop needed.
Share any public Reel directly from the Instagram app into GetTranscribe. Get the transcript, save it to a folder, and repurpose it — all from your pocket.
Share a Reel from Instagram in one tap
Transcripts organized in folders on mobile
Available on iOS and Android
The same transcript panel you use in the app
Paste a public Reel URL, transcribe, then switch between full text, timed segments, and word-level view—exactly like inside GetTranscribe chat after a job finishes.
Same layout as the in-app chat
Illustrative sample—toggle Text, Segments, and Words like after a real transcription. Sign in to run your own Reels.
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Transcription
Hey everyone—three quick hooks that stopped the scroll on our last campaign.
First: show the result in the first second, then explain how you got there.
Second: use on-screen text that matches what you say out loud.
Third: end with one clear CTA.
Duration: 0:2836 words
After you transcribe, keep everything in folders, run bulk jobs, or plug into integrations.
Supported content
Supported Instagram content types
Reels
Short-form vertical video with public link.
Video posts
Standard feed video when the URL is public.
Stories
Video Stories with speech, while they stay public and accessible.
Public profiles
Any link you can open without logging in as the owner.
Limitations
—Private accounts, friends-only posts, and anything behind login walls cannot be fetched.
—Image carousels without a primary video track have nothing to transcribe.
—Very heavy music beds or loud background noise make word-level accuracy harder—plan for a quick edit in those cases.
How to get a transcript from an Instagram Reel
- Open the Reel in Instagram (app or web) and use Copy link on the share sheet.
- Paste the URL into the box at the top of this page while you are signed in. On desktop you can also use the Chrome extension for a one-click path. On your phone, open the iOS or Android app and use the share sheet from Instagram to send the Reel straight into GetTranscribe.
- Tap Get Transcript and wait a few seconds while we pull the audio and run speech-to-text.
- Review the text in the editor, then copy, download SRT, or send the text to your team.
- Optional: save the run in a folder, run bulk batches, or connect an automation via integrations.
1. Copy Link
Copy the public URL of any Instagram Reel, Story or video post.
2. Paste & Transcribe
Paste the link above, hit "Get Transcript" and let our AI work.
3. Download & Share
Copy the text, download SRT captions, or export to your editor.
What you can export
Plain text
Clean paragraphs you can drop into Notion, Google Docs, or a script.
Timestamped transcript
Lines tied to timecodes so editors can find moments fast.
SRT captions
Standard subtitle file for Premiere, CapCut, Descript, and social uploads.
Copy to clipboard
One click to paste into DMs, briefs, or content calendars.
Transcribe anywhere, integrate everywhere
Chrome extension, mobile apps, n8n, Make, Zapier, ChatGPT, and a REST API — connect GetTranscribe to every tool in your workflow.
Browser
Chrome Extension
Right-click any public social video in Chrome and transcribe it without leaving your tab. No copy-paste required.
Mobile
iOS & Android
Share a video straight from the social app into GetTranscribe. Transcripts in your pocket — folder-organized and ready to use.
Automation
n8n Node
Connect GetTranscribe to 400+ services without code. Transcribe, analyze, and route video content automatically inside n8n workflows.
Automation
Make Integration
Build multi-step scenarios that transcribe, summarize, and distribute video content across thousands of apps — drag-and-drop, no code.
Automation
Zapier Integration
Connect GetTranscribe to 7,000+ apps via Zapier. Trigger transcriptions from Google Sheets, Slack, Typeform, HubSpot, and more — zero code required.
AI Integration
ChatGPT / Claude
Connect GetTranscribe with ChatGPT or Claude via the Model Context Protocol. Transcribe videos and analyze content from your AI chat window.
Integration
REST API
Drop transcription into any app or pipeline. Clean docs, consistent uptime, and a response format your team can ship against the same afternoon.
Accuracy and limitations
We do best when the speaker is close to the mic, the mix is not drowning in music, and the language is one we support well. English with clear speech consistently reaches 95%+ accuracy; other languages are available with different baseline quality.
Loud cafes, overlapping hosts, and chart-topping background tracks increase error rates—that is normal for every automatic transcript engine. Plan a light pass of edits for brand-safe quotes.
See every language we tune for on the supported languages page. Private or login-gated Instagram URLs are never processed.
Best use cases
Creators
Turn winning Reels into newsletters, hooks, and long-form scripts.
Agencies
Brief editors and copywriters with verbatim pulls from client Reels.
Video editors
Drop SRTs into the NLE and skip manual caption typing.
Researchers
Capture what creators say in category audits without manual notes.
Social media managers
Repurpose Stories and Reels into platform-native text fast.
Transcribe Instagram Reels in 30+ languages
Our AI auto-detects the language spoken in the video — no manual selection needed. From Hindi Reels to Spanish vlogs to English tutorials, paste the link and get the transcript.
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Hindi
हिन्दी
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English
Most accurate
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Spanish
Español
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Portuguese
Português
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French
Français
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German
Deutsch
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Japanese
日本語
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Korean
한국어
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Mandarin
普通话
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Indonesian
Bahasa
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Italian
Italiano
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Arabic
عربي
Also supported:DutchPolishSwedishTurkishRussianVietnameseThaiUkrainianRomanianGreekDanishFinnishNorwegianHebrewMalayTagalogSwahili+ more
GetTranscribe vs other workflows
| Topic | Manual / generic tools | GetTranscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Re-listening and typing takes minutes per Reel. | Public URL in—transcript out in seconds, plus SRT export. |
| Generic AI tools | You still download or screen-record, then upload files. | Built for social URLs, folders, bulk, API, and mobile share. |
| Download-first workflow | Extra steps, storage, and version chaos. | Paste the Instagram link directly—no intermediate rip step. |
About
Built for Instagram and TikTok workflows
Built by Daniel Vengoechea, AI systems builder. Designed specifically for creators and marketers working with Instagram and TikTok workflows. Learn more on our About page.
3-day self-service refund. No questions asked.
Start transcribing videos at $0.06/min — cancel or refund directly from your account.
*Accuracy rate based on internal testing across 500+ Instagram Reels in English.
Features
Everything You Need to Scale Content
Organize Your Library
Create folders and keep every transcript neat & searchable for future repurposing.
Bulk Transcription
Upload a list of Instagram URLs and let our AI transcribe them all while you sleep.
Developer-Friendly API
Programmatically generate transcripts and captions in your own apps & workflows. Start from API docs.
Pricing
View full pricingSimple, transparent pricing
$0.06/min pay-as-you-go · or $4.99/month Premium with monthly credits + power features.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers for the searches people actually type before they transcribe a video.
Does it work with Stories?
Yes, when the Story is a public video with audible speech. Private Stories or image-only Stories cannot be transcribed because our systems cannot access them.
Can I export subtitles?
Yes. You can download an SRT file for captions, copy plain text, or use a timestamped transcript view depending on your workflow and editor.
Does it work on private videos?
No. We only process publicly reachable Instagram URLs. Private accounts, restricted posts, or content that requires a login you have not authorized cannot be transcribed.
How accurate is it?
Clear speech in a quiet mix gives the best results—often 95%+ for English. Heavy background music, multiple people talking at once, strong accents, or very noisy audio lowers accuracy. We support 30+ languages with varying performance; see our supported languages page for detail.
Can I use it on mobile?
Yes. Use our iOS or Android apps and share a Reel or video post straight into GetTranscribe, or paste the link in the mobile web experience.
How much does it cost?
Pay-as-you-go is $0.06 per minute of audio processed. Optional Premium is $4.99/month and includes monthly credit plus features like folders and bulk runs. See pricing for the full breakdown.