How to Transcribe an Instagram Reel or Video
To transcribe an Instagram Reel or video, copy the share link and paste it into LiteScribe. It pulls the audio, transcribes it with timestamps, and adds an AI summary and topic tags. This is perfect for adding accurate captions, repurposing Reels into other formats, and making your content accessible, in 100+ languages.
How it works
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Copy the Instagram link
Tap the three dots on a Reel or video post and choose Copy link, or copy the URL from the browser. Public posts work without a download.
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Paste it into LiteScribe
Paste the link into the upload screen. LiteScribe extracts the audio and transcribes it automatically, including voiceovers and talking-head Reels.
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Get the text and key points
You receive a timestamped transcript plus an AI summary and topic tags, so you can grab the hook, message, and call to action fast.
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Caption and repurpose
Export an SRT for captions, or copy the script to reuse on TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and your blog. Ask AI to spin one Reel into several caption variations.
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