Turn an Instagram Reel Into Text From the Reel Link
Want the script of a Reel, or the tool names and steps a creator rattled off? Paste the link and PageSum writes out what is said.
What a Reel transcript looks like
Illustration of the format, not a real video.
Copy it, or download it as .txt, and as .srt or .vtt subtitles when the video has timestamps.
How to get text from an Instagram Reel
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Copy the Reel link
In Instagram tap the paper-plane icon, then Copy link.
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Paste it and press Get transcript
Sign in with your email, then the Reel is transcribed.
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Copy or download the text
Copy the transcript or download TXT, SRT or VTT.
What you get with every Reel transcript
Full text, with timestamps
The whole transcript in timed lines you can search. Copy it, or download TXT, SRT or VTT. All free.
Works without captions
Most short videos have no captions. PageSum transcribes the audio with AI: up to 5 minutes on the free plan, up to 10 on Pro.
Any spoken language
The transcript is usually in the language spoken in the video. Ask for a summary in any of 39 languages if you want it translated.
A summary too, if you want it
Under the transcript there is a short summary and a Q&A box. Skip them if you only need the text.
Saved to your history
Every transcript is kept in your account and searchable, so you do not have to run the same link twice.
Click-to-jump and follow-along
ProOn YouTube, click a line to jump to that moment while the transcript follows playback.
Free and Pro limits
| Free | Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Video summaries | 1 per day (3 on your first day) | Unlimited |
| Videos with captions | Any length | Any length |
| Videos without captions | Up to 5 min (AI transcription) | Up to 10 min (AI transcription) |
| Summary modes | Quick, Key Points | All 6 |
| Chapters (videos 3 min+) | Yes | Yes |
| Full transcript with timestamps, search, copy, .txt/.srt/.vtt | Yes | Yes |
| Click-to-jump transcript, [m:ss] citations in summaries | — | Yes |
| Follow-up questions | 1 per day | Unlimited |
Pro is $5/month or $48 for a year. See everything in Pro
Frequently asked questions
How do I get the transcript of an Instagram Reel?
Paste the Reel link into PageSum and press Get transcript. The text appears with a Copy button and download options.
Does Instagram have a built-in transcript?
No. Instagram shows auto-captions while you watch but gives no way to copy them. PageSum transcribes the audio and gives you the text.
Is it free?
The free plan transcribes 1 video a day (3 on your first day), up to 5 minutes without captions. A free account is required, no credit card.
Can it get the link from a "comment LINK" Reel?
No. That link is sent by DM and is never in the video. You do get the tool names and steps the creator says out loud.
Which Reels do not work?
Private accounts, photo carousels and Reels with only music.
Do I need to sign up?
Yes, a free account (email magic link) is needed. Your link is kept so the result opens right after sign-in.