# Instagram Reel Subtitles: SRT and VTT

**Use case:** 

Get ready subtitle files for a reel: SRT and VTT with short timed lines, in the reel's language. Add word timestamps for precise captions.

## Input

```json
{
  "reelUrls": [
    "https://www.instagram.com/reel/De_YMuYAfQs/"
  ],
  "usernames": [
    "clevelandclinic"
  ],
  "maxReelsPerSearch": 20,
  "maxReelsPerProfile": 3,
  "maxItems": 1000,
  "reelOrder": "newest",
  "maxReelsToScan": 200,
  "skipPinned": false,
  "onlyOwnReels": false,
  "speechModel": "turbo",
  "skipMusicOnly": true,
  "cleanTranscript": true,
  "removeFillers": false,
  "wordTimestamps": true,
  "includeSegments": true,
  "includeSrt": true,
  "includeVtt": true,
  "includeFreeRows": true,
  "includeRunSummaryRow": false,
  "includeViewCount": true,
  "outlierMultiple": 3,
  "includeOnScreenText": false,
  "includePhotoPosts": false,
  "includeComments": false,
  "maxCommentsPerReel": 15,
  "aiSummary": false,
  "aiAnalysis": false,
  "newReelsOnly": false,
  "useCache": false,
  "failIfNoTranscripts": false
}
```

## Output

```json
{
  "reelUrl": {
    "label": "Reel url",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "language": {
    "label": "Language",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "durationSeconds": {
    "label": "Duration seconds",
    "format": "number"
  },
  "srt": {
    "label": "Srt",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "vtt": {
    "label": "Vtt",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "segments": {
    "label": "Segments",
    "format": "array"
  }
}
```

## How it works

### 1. Sign up on Apify or log in

The Instagram Reels Transcript Generator Actor is ready to run with the inputs already set for "Instagram Reel Subtitles: SRT and VTT". [Sign up or log in](https://console.apify.com/create-task-from-example/KWXhzYLUgpofvsvL2) and you'll land in Apify Console with a copy of this exact task.

### 2. Start the "Instagram Reel Subtitles: SRT and VTT" task

The Instagram Reels Transcript Generator Actor will start running based on the input automatically. You can also change all the input fields, like reel links, instagram accounts, and more, to match your specific use case.

### 3. Receive the "Instagram Reel Subtitles: SRT and VTT" output

Monitor the progress in real time. You will be notified as soon as your dataset is complete and ready for review. Each result includes data such as reel url, language, duration seconds, and more.

### 4. Integrate into your workflow

The final output is delivered in JSON, CSV, or Excel format, ready to be plugged into your workflow. You can also [run the "Instagram Reel Subtitles: SRT and VTT" task via API](https://apify.com/anuarbakty/instagram-reels-transcript-generator.md).

## FAQ

### Are subtitles extra?

No. SRT and VTT are in the price of every transcript.

### How long are the lines?

Up to about 7 seconds each, split at sentences and pauses.

## About this Actor

This example demonstrates how to use [Instagram Reels Transcript Generator](https://apify.com/anuarbakty/instagram-reels-transcript-generator.md) with a specific input configuration. Visit the [Actor detail page](https://apify.com/anuarbakty/instagram-reels-transcript-generator.md) to learn more, explore other use cases, and run it yourself.


## How to integrate an Actor?

This Task's input is already configured above. Use it as-is rather than inventing a new one.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For full API examples (JavaScript, Python, CLI, MCP, OpenAPI), see this Task's Actor page: https://apify.com/anuarbakty/instagram-reels-transcript-generator.md

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).