Instagram Reel to Text
Paste a link and get the transcript in seconds. Free, with no sign-up and no app.
Tap the paper-plane (Share) icon on the Reel, then Copy link, and paste it above. Up to 15 minutes; sign up free for up to 60.
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How to get a transcript from Instagram
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Copy the link
Tap the paper-plane (Share) icon on the Reel, then Copy link, and paste it above.
- 2
We transcribe it
AI speech recognition turns the audio into text, usually in under a minute.
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Copy or download
Copy the text, save a .txt file, or paste it into ChatGPT or Claude to summarize it.
Instagram Reel to Text FAQ
Is this Instagram Reel to Text converter free? +
Yes. Transcribe Instagram Reel or videos for free without an account, up to 15 minutes each. Sign in for up to 60 minutes free. Longer videos, up to 3 hours, use transcription time, a one-time pack from $5 with no subscription.
How do I get the link? +
Tap the paper-plane (Share) icon on the Reel, then Copy link, and paste it above.
How long does it take? +
Usually 10 to 60 seconds: we download the audio, transcribe it with AI speech recognition, then delete it.
Which languages work? +
Most languages are detected automatically, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Hindi, Arabic, Japanese and Chinese.
Can I transcribe private videos? +
No. Only public videos (and unlisted Vimeo links) can be transcribed.
Is the video stored? +
No. The audio is downloaded to a temporary folder, transcribed, and deleted straight away.
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