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Instagram Transcript Generator

This Instagram transcript generator is a straightforward way to move from a public Instagram video to a transcript you can copy, review, and export.

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Works with
YouTubeInstagramAudio & video files
FROM LINK TO LIGHTBULB

Instagram transcript generator in three steps

A simple workflow that gets out of your way.

01

Bring your recording

Paste a video URL or upload a file that you own, that is authorized or publicly accessible.

02

Let the words appear

We read available captions or transcribe the spoken audio of authorized or publicly accessible recordings only.

03

Make something of it

Review, copy, or export text and subtitles from your authorized or publicly accessible recording.

MORE THAN A WALL OF TEXT

The whole thought.
Ready to work with.

Readable words. Useful timestamps. A starting point for whatever comes next.

  • Find the moment

    Search the words and keep their timestamps.

  • Take it anywhere

    Copy text, or export TXT, SRT, and VTT.

  • Make it yours

    Review and edit the draft before you use it.

Explore an example transcript

Turn your own Instagram content into a reusable draft

Repurpose carefully

Transcribe your own tutorial to start a newsletter or caption file. The transcript stays close to the recording; editing it into a new format is your next step.

Captions or recognition

Accessible subtitle tracks are used first. If none are available, the audio is transcribed. The result tells you which source was used.

Check names before publishing

Instagram videos often have music, effects, or fast cuts. Use the vocabulary hint for brand names and review the result against the recording.

See the Instagram example and link checklist

Supported files: MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, AAC · 100 MB maximum. Free trial: 60 seconds total; credits: up to 60 minutes. Original-language transcription, with automatic language detection. Accuracy varies by language and recording.

THE BOUNDARIES, UP FRONT

What You Can Submit

  • Best for your own Reels and video posts, or content whose creator has given you permission.
  • Public, directly accessible Instagram links only; one recording per job.
  • Batch processing of many accounts or Reels is not offered.
  • A transcript does not grant reuse rights. Keep the original link and credit the creator.

Text and subtitle files only — no media downloads. Read the acceptable use policy.

START SMALL. GO FURTHER.

Try it free. Top up when you need more.

No subscription to keep track of. Try one minute free, then add minutes when you need them.

Free trial vs prepaid minutes
What’s includedFree trial To see the qualityPrepaid minutes For longer recordings
AllowanceOne-time 60 seconds per userPay once for the minutes you use
Recording lengthUp to 1 minuteUp to 60 minutes
Timestamps & exports TXT, SRT, VTT TXT, SRT, VTT
Sign-inRequiredRequired
If a task failsAllowance returnedNo minutes used
PAY ONCE · NO SUBSCRIPTION

Need more minutes? Top up once.

One credit covers one started minute of audio. Buy a pack once and use it whenever you like for 12 months.

100 minutesAbout 1.5 hours, or up to 100 short clips
$4.90one-time · 4.9¢ per minute
1,000 minutesAbout 16 hours of recordings
Best value for most$19.90one-time · 2.0¢ per minute
3,000 minutesAbout 50 hours of recordings
$39.90one-time · 1.3¢ per minute
  • Recordings up to 60 minutes
  • Timestamps, TXT, SRT and VTT
  • Speaker labels when speech recognition runs
  • Valid 12 months; a new top-up extends it
  • Failed jobs never use minutes

Transcription output only. No media downloads. Prices in USD · Secure checkout with Stripe · Any applicable tax is shown at checkout before you pay. Sign in to buy. Manage wallet

THE LITTLE THINGS, EXPLAINED

A few good questions.

Clear answers before you press transcribe.

What kind of video links can I submit?+

Public, directly accessible links to videos you own, that are publicly accessible, or that you are authorized to process. We don't support links that require a login.

Do you keep or redistribute the original video?+

No. To transcribe a link or upload, we fetch the audio and process it temporarily. The media is queued for deletion when processing finishes; cleanup may take a few minutes, and we never offer it for download or redistribute it. You receive transcript text and subtitle files only.

Can I process private or login-protected videos?+

No. Private, login-protected, deleted, restricted, or otherwise inaccessible content is not supported.

Are you affiliated with Instagram or YouTube?+

No. textfromlink is an independent tool. Platform names are used only to describe compatible input types.

Is this Instagram transcript generator a caption generator?+

It generates a transcript of existing speech. It does not invent post captions, hashtags, or scripts. You can use the transcript as source material for your own writing.

What is included in the free allowance?+

Sign in for a one-time 1-minute trial. Each user receives a cumulative 60-second allowance that does not reset each day, on another device, or after account deletion. Failed jobs release unused reservations.

How much do longer transcripts cost?+

Credit packs start at $4.90 for 100 credits. One credit covers one started minute of a completed recording, up to 60 minutes per recording. Failed tasks never cost credits.

How accurate is the transcript?+

Accuracy depends on audio quality, accents, and overlapping voices. Copy the text or export TXT, SRT, or VTT with timestamps, then review names, numbers, and timing before publishing.

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