Free Instagram Transcript Generator
Paste an Instagram Reel or video link and get clean, timestamped text in seconds. Copy it, search it, or download TXT and SRT — no login, no watermark.
From link to transcript in three steps
Copy the Reel link
Open any public Reel or video, tap Share, copy the link, and paste it above.
Generate the transcript
We read the Reel's native captions and format them with timestamps. Since Instagram rarely publishes captions, the ScriptBase API transcribes the audio with AI.
Copy, search, or download
Use the script for captions or posts, search a phrase, or export TXT or SRT.
Supported formats
Plain text (.txt) · SubRip subtitles (.srt)
100+ languages
Instagram rarely publishes a public caption file. The ScriptBase API transcribes the audio across 100+ languages when captions are missing.
AI fallback
This free tool reads native captions only, and Instagram rarely exposes them. For Reels without captions, the ScriptBase API adds AI transcription (Deepgram/Whisper-grade) so you still get accurate text.
What people build with it
Repurpose Reels to posts
Turn a Reel into a caption, carousel, or newsletter blurb in minutes.
Save & search saved Reels
Make your saved folder searchable by turning videos into readable text.
Competitor & niche research
Read what's working across a niche without watching every Reel end to end.
Subtitles & accessibility
Export SRT to add captions and reach viewers who watch on mute.
How the free tool stacks up
| Method | Speed | Accuracy | Bulk | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScriptBase free tool | Seconds | Native captions | One at a time | Free |
| ScriptBase API | Seconds | AI + metadata | Yes | From 1 credit |
| Screen-record + retype | 10+ minutes | Error-prone | No | Free |
Need Instagram transcripts in bulk?
The ScriptBase API transcribes Reels and videos with AI, returns word-level timestamps, and runs at scale — through one endpoint.
- Free API key — no credit card
- AI transcription for caption-less Reels
- Word-level timestamps in 100+ languages
- Same endpoint for YouTube, TikTok, X
Questions, answered
Yes. Paste a public Reel or video URL and get the transcript at no cost, with no account required.
Yes. Instagram rarely exposes captions, so ScriptBase transcribes the audio with AI directly.
No. Paste a public link — no login, no app, no watermark.
Only public content with a shareable URL. Private or login-gated posts aren't supported.
Plain text (.txt) and SubRip subtitles (.srt), generated in your browser.
The free tool handles one at a time. Use the ScriptBase API for bulk and automation.
Yes — one ScriptBase endpoint returns Instagram transcripts and metadata, plus YouTube, TikTok, and more.