How do I get the text from an Instagram Reel?

Copy the Reel URL from Instagram (tap the three-dot menu → Copy link), paste it into Dokitscript, and click Transcribe. You'll get the full transcript in seconds — no account needed.

Can I use this to add subtitles to my Instagram Reels?

Yes. Transcribe your Reel, copy the text, and use it as the base for adding captions or subtitles in your video editing tool. This is one of the most popular use cases.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. Dokitscript works on any device — iPhone, Android, or desktop. Open the Instagram app, copy the Reel link, then paste it into Dokitscript in your mobile browser.

What languages are supported?

Dokitscript supports 90+ languages using OpenAI Whisper, including English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese and more. Language is auto-detected.

Yes — 2 free transcriptions per month with no account, 10 per month with a free account. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for power users.

Instagram Transcription

Instagram Reels to Text —
Free Reel Transcript Tool

Paste any Instagram Reel URL and get an accurate transcript in seconds. The easiest way to convert Instagram video to text. Supports 90+ languages.

No sign-up required for your first 2 transcriptions · No video stored on our servers

Transcript

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Simple process

How to Transcribe an Instagram Reel

Three steps — no software, no account required to start.

Copy the Reel URL

Open Instagram on desktop or mobile, tap the three-dot menu on any Reel, and select "Copy link". The URL will look like instagram.com/reel/....

Paste it above

Paste the URL into the input field and click "Transcribe Free". No login needed for your first 2 transcriptions.

Copy your transcript

Your transcript appears in seconds. Copy it directly or sign up for free to access timestamps, SRT export, and history.

Why Dokitscript

The Best Instagram Transcription Tool

Built for creators, marketers, and anyone who needs to extract text from Instagram Reels.

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AI-Powered Accuracy

OpenAI Whisper delivers highly accurate transcripts even with fast speech, accents, or background noise common in Reels.

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90+ Languages

Transcribe Reels in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, and 90+ more languages — automatically detected.

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Instant Results

Most Instagram Reels are under 90 seconds — you'll have your transcript ready in under 15 seconds.

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No Data Stored

We never keep your video files. Audio is downloaded, transcribed instantly, then deleted. Your content stays private.

Use cases

Who Uses Instagram Transcription?

From influencers to brands, Dokitscript helps you get more out of Instagram Reels content.

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Content Repurposing

Turn your best Reels into blog posts, email newsletters, or LinkedIn articles without rewriting from scratch.

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Captions & Subtitles

Get the spoken text from a Reel and use it as the base for adding accurate captions — essential for reach and accessibility.

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Competitor Research

Extract the scripts from competitors' Reels to analyze their hooks, messaging, and content strategy.

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Accessibility

Make your content accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers by providing a text version of your Reels.

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Learning & Research

Studying a tutorial Reel? Extract the transcript to take notes, translate, or save for later reference.

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Translation

Get the transcript of a Reel in any language and translate it to reach a global audience with your content.

FAQ

Instagram Transcription — Common Questions

Open Instagram, tap the three-dot menu on any Reel, and select "Copy link". Then paste the URL into Dokitscript and click Transcribe. You'll get the full transcript in seconds — no account needed to try it.

It works with all public Instagram Reels. Content from private accounts or posts with restricted visibility cannot be accessed.

Yes — that's one of the most popular use cases. Transcribe your Reel, copy the text, and paste it into your video editor or caption tool to add subtitles. Reels with captions get significantly more reach on Instagram.

Yes, Dokitscript works on any device. Open Instagram on your phone, copy the Reel link, then open dokitscript.com in your browser and paste the URL. The whole process takes under 30 seconds.

No. Instagram Stories expire after 24 hours and are not publicly accessible, so they cannot be transcribed.

OpenAI Whisper is designed to focus on speech and filter background music. Accuracy is high in most Reels, though heavy music over speech may reduce precision slightly.

90+ languages including English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, and more. Language is automatically detected — or you can select it manually for better accuracy.

Yes — 2 free transcriptions/month with no account, 10/month with a free account. Paid plans from $4.99/month for power users.

Instagram Reels to Text —Free Reel Transcript Tool