Paste a public Reel or video link to convert Instagram to text. Read the full transcript, then copy or download it.
Use this online Instagram transcriber to turn the spoken words in a public Reel or video into text you can read, copy and keep.
Open the Instagram Reel or video post, choose Share, then Copy link. On desktop, copy the video’s URL from your browser. Have several videos? Choose Bulk transcribe to paste multiple links or review a supported public profile.
Paste the link above and select Get transcript. WiseTranscript uses available captions or transcribes accessible audio to get the spoken words. Your Instagram transcript appears below the input, ready to read alongside its source.
Copy the Instagram transcript or download TXT for notes. Choose SRT or VTT when usable timing is available. Need another language? Sign in and choose a target from the Original menu above the transcript.
Have a video saved on your device? Choose Upload file to transcribe an audio or video file. Sign-in required.
Transcribes spoken words, not text shown only on screen.
Captions help you follow a Reel as it plays. An Instagram video transcript brings the spoken words together so you can read at your own pace and keep a useful passage.
Transcript excerpt
This asteroid, 2024 YR4, might get interesting.
There was a chance that it could impact Earth.
The ATLAS survey operated by the University of Hawaii
Save your Instagram transcript as text for notes, quotes or a draft. Copy the words directly, or download TXT, SRT or VTT from the same result.
Plain text for reading, collecting quotes and reusing your transcript in notes, briefs or drafts.
This asteroid, 2024 YR4, might get interesting.
00:03There was a chance that it could impact Earth.
00:07The ATLAS survey operated by the University of Hawaii
Timed subtitle cues for compatible video editors, when usable timestamps are available.
This asteroid, 2024 YR4, might get interesting.
00:03There was a chance that it could impact Earth.
00:07The ATLAS survey operated by the University of Hawaii
Timed captions for compatible web players, when usable timestamps are available.
This asteroid, 2024 YR4, might get interesting.
00:03There was a chance that it could impact Earth.
00:07The ATLAS survey operated by the University of Hawaii
If a result has only approximate timing or no timestamps, use TXT or copy the text. SRT and VTT are available only when the result includes usable timing. Review the wording and timing before publishing subtitles.
Use WiseTranscript as an Instagram script extractor for existing videos. Read an Instagram transcript to review the spoken hook, explanation and closing line, then keep useful passages alongside their source.
Catch the wording without replaying a Reel every few seconds. Read an existing video’s spoken script before outlining your own original content.
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Research a demonstration before planning your next shoot. Read how a speaker explains a benefit or answers a buying question.
Review several creators without losing track of each source. Bulk transcribe lets you choose which available videos to process.
A useful lesson goes by quickly in the feed. Read the explanation at your own pace and return to a passage when you need it.
Find the spoken line you need for an edit. Work from the transcript instead of typing out the whole Reel again.
Compare how you get an Instagram transcript: from pasting a link to copying text, downloading subtitles, translating and transcribing multiple videos.
| Feature |  WiseTranscript | SpeakApp | Otter.ai | Rev | Notta | Descript |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instagram link to text | Paste a public Reel or video link | Paste a public Reel link; 2-minute web limit | Save the video, then import a file | Upload a file or supported media URL | Save the video, then import a file | Import the video into a project |
| Getting started | Free daily allowance. Try without signing up. | No signup for the web tool | Free account; limited file imports | Free monthly AI minutes; account required | Free account; paid workspace exports | Free account; editor workflow |
| Copy & download | Copy text; TXT, SRT & VTT with usable timing | Copy or download text | TXT on Basic; SRT on paid plans | TXT, SRT & VTT | TXT & SRT on Pro and above | TXT, SRT & VTT from the editor |
| Transcript translation | 187 language & regional options; copy & export | Not specified for the web tool | AI Chat translation workflow | Side-by-side translation on Pro and above | 40+ languages on Pro and above | Captions in 61 languages |
| Multiple videos | Review and select up to 50 videos | Single Reel form | File-import workspace | Multi-file and ZIP upload | File-import workspace | Multi-file editing projects |
| Main workflow | Public link to transcript, exports and saved results | Quick Reel-to-text web tool | Meetings and conversation notes | AI and human transcription services | Meeting notes and file transcription | Transcript-based video editing |
Features and availability may vary by plan and change over time. Check each provider for the latest details.
Answers for this tool.
Copy the public Reel’s link, paste it above and select Get transcript. Read the available transcript below the input, then copy the words or choose a download format. You do not need to download the video first.
Yes. You get 3 free credits each UTC day. Transcription uses 1 credit per started 5 minutes of each video. Unused daily credits expire at 00:00 UTC. Copying or downloading an available result costs no extra credits. Optional credit packs are one-time purchases, with no subscription or automatic renewal.
Your first successful single-video transcript of the UTC day can be viewed, copied and downloaded without signing up, within your available credits. After that, you can process another video with remaining credits, but need to sign in to unlock its full text and exports. Signing in keeps your existing daily usage; it does not add another free allowance. No Instagram login, app or browser extension is needed.
Videos can be up to 30 minutes long, and your available credits must cover the full video. If you need more credits, add a credit pack or choose a shorter video. The tool does not cut the result down to a free preview.
It can. WiseTranscript attempts to transcribe accessible audio when usable captions are unavailable. The video must be publicly accessible and contain usable speech. Music, overlapping voices and recording quality can affect the result.
Yes. Open this page in your mobile browser, paste the public Reel or video link and select Get transcript. Select Copy text on the available result, or open Export options to choose a file. No browser extension or Instagram login is needed.
Yes. Download TXT for readable text and notes, or SRT and VTT for subtitles when usable timestamps are available. You can also copy the transcript without downloading a file. If timing is approximate or unavailable, use TXT or copy the text. Subtitle files are separate downloads; the tool does not burn captions into your video.
The transcript covers spoken words from available captions or audio. It does not extract the post description, comments or text shown only in video frames. Photo-only carousels and private voice messages are not supported as video links.
For a supported public carousel with videos, WiseTranscript processes the first available video item. It does not combine the speech from every slide into one transcript. A photo-only carousel has no video speech to transcribe.
Yes. Once your transcript is ready, sign in and choose a target language from the Original menu above it. The translation menu includes 187 language and regional options. Translation uses 1 credit per started 5 minutes of the source video, per target language. Reopening an existing translation uses no extra credits. Review translated wording before sharing it.
Sign in and choose Bulk transcribe to submit multiple Reel or video links, or a supported public Instagram profile. Review the available videos and select up to 50 before confirming. Each video keeps its own transcript and credit charge. Profile imports do not guarantee every video the creator has ever posted.
Yes. Sign in and choose Upload file for an MP3, M4A, WAV, MP4, MOV or WEBM recording you are allowed to process. Each file can be up to 100 MB and 30 minutes long. Stories and live-stream URLs are not supported directly.
Accuracy depends on the source captions, language, recording quality and clarity of speech. Names, slang, accents, overlapping voices and background music can cause errors. Processing time varies with video length, source access and demand. Review important wording and available timestamps against the original before quoting or publishing.
Unclaimed guest results expire at the next 00:00 UTC after creation. Sign in before that reset to save eligible results and start saving their original media to your account. Saved account transcripts, video copies, and covers remain subject to deletion and retention rules. Temporary upload originals are scheduled for deletion after 7 days; saved account copies are kept separately. Service providers process the data needed for your request. See our Privacy Policy for details.
The post may be private, deleted or restricted, or Instagram may block access to the public link. A photo-only post or audio with no usable speech will not produce a useful transcript. Duration, available credits or a temporary service error can also interrupt processing. Check the message shown for your request. If only the video preview fails, you can still use an available transcript.
Transcribe videos you own or have permission to process. A public link does not grant reuse rights; respect the creator’s permissions and applicable platform terms.
Have a video from another platform? Check its supported links and limits before you start.
See the latest improvements to how you transcribe, review and reuse video.
Bulk transcribe brings multiple links and supported creator sources into one selection. Review video covers and durations, then choose the videos you need.
Start with a public video link and read the available transcript below the input. Copy the words or download them from the same workspace.
Upload an audio or video file when you already have the recording. Read and copy the transcript, or download TXT and available subtitle formats.
From a public Reel or video link to words you can read, copy and download.
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