How do I get the transcript of an Instagram Reel?

In Instagram, tap the paper plane or ⋯ on the Reel and choose Copy link. Paste it into the box at the top and press Get transcript. You get the transcript with timestamps, an AI summary, quotes and a caption with hashtags.

Does it work for Reels without captions?

Yes. The audio is transcribed with speech-to-text, so captions on the Reel are not needed. Reels with only music or no speech have nothing to transcribe.

Can I download subtitles for a Reel?

Yes. Press SRT to download a subtitle file with the start and end time of every line.

Does it work for private accounts?

No. Only public Reels and video posts can be read. You do not need to log in to Instagram.

instagram.com/reel/…, /reels/…, /p/… video posts and /tv/… links, with or without the username in the path.

Is there an API for this?

Yes. POST /v1/api/instagram/reel-transcript on SandBase returns the transcript for a post URL. Calls are billed per call to your SandBase balance.

Instagram Reel transcript

Paste an Instagram Reel or video post link to get every spoken line with timestamps, speaker labels, an AI summary, quotes and a caption with hashtags. Download TXT or SRT subtitles.

Timestamps and SRT
Speaker labels
Any language
No Instagram login

Sample result

Instagram @qqquang

Words: 37
Length: 0:59
Language: EN
Likes: 9.1K

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AI summary

The creator fries bánh xèo, emphasizing how crispy it is and inviting viewers to hear the crunch. The video lands on a brief, enthusiastic reaction: “Heaven.”

The opening

The bold claim of making the perfect bánh xèo, followed by “Everybody, shh,” builds anticipation for the crunch.

Key points

The creator introduces the dish as the perfect bánh xèo.
They say they make it the crispiest.
They highlight its crunch as the main appeal.

Quotes

Everybody, shh.
Peep the crunch.
Heaven.

Caption and hashtags to share with

The perfect bánh xèo? That crunch says it all. Heaven.

#banhxeo
#vietnamesefood
#crispyfood
#vietnamesecuisine
#foodcrunch
#foodreels

Written by gpt-6-luna from the transcript. Check the transcript for anything important.

Transcript

Timestamps

0:00Let's fry up the perfect banh xeo.
0:04Beautiful.
0:26Everybody, shh.
0:30The perfect banh xeo.
0:40Let me show you my bun sale.
0:49When it comes down to bun sale, we make it the crispiest.
0:52Peep the crunch.
0:58Heaven.

What you get

One link, one run.

Timed transcript: Every spoken line with its start time, transcribed from the audio with speech-to-text, so it works for any Reel with speech.
SRT subtitles: Download an SRT file to burn captions into the Reel in CapCut, Premiere or Instagram Edits.
AI summary and key points: What the Reel says, and the steps, products and claims it mentions.
Quotes and the opening: Lines worth quoting and how the first seconds hook the viewer.
Caption and hashtags: A caption and 5 to 8 hashtags for reposting or cross-posting to TikTok and Shorts.

Who uses it

CreatorsSubtitles for your Reels, and scripts from Reels that worked.
Brands and agenciesRead influencer Reels before a campaign and check what they say about products.
ResearchersSearchable, quotable text from Reels in any language.

Get transcripts with an API

The transcripts come from SandBase APIs. Same data, in your own code or Agent.

Send a post URL; get the spoken words back as JSON. The Instagram API also returns timed segments, speaker labels, the creator and the cover.

Instagram transcript API

curl -X POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/instagram/reel-transcript \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHsD6HGqJhp/"}'

Frequently asked questions

How do I get the transcript of an Instagram Reel?: In Instagram, tap the paper plane or ⋯ on the Reel and choose Copy link. Paste it into the box at the top and press Get transcript. You get the transcript with timestamps, an AI summary, quotes and a caption with hashtags.
Does it work for Reels without captions?: Yes. The audio is transcribed with speech-to-text, so captions on the Reel are not needed. Reels with only music or no speech have nothing to transcribe.
Can I download subtitles for a Reel?: Yes. Press SRT to download a subtitle file with the start and end time of every line.
Does it work for private accounts?: No. Only public Reels and video posts can be read. You do not need to log in to Instagram.
Which links work?: instagram.com/reel/…, /reels/…, /p/… video posts and /tv/… links, with or without the username in the path.
Is there an API for this?: Yes. POST /v1/api/instagram/reel-transcript on SandBase returns the transcript for a post URL. Calls are billed per call to your SandBase balance.

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