Instagram To Text - Get Text from Instagram Reels & Videos Fast

Download Instagram video transcripts — cheap and fast, with timestamps, translations, and no login required.

🏆 Key Features

🎯 AI-Powered Transcription

• 🎙️ Speech Recognition: Advanced AI turns speech into text with 90–95% accuracy, handling multiple speakers and accents.

• ⏱️ Timestamped Subtitles: Every word is time-coded with millisecond precision (HH:MM:SS.mmm) for subtitle generation.

• 🌍 100+ Language Detection: Automatic language identification and transcription in over 100 languages including English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and more.

• 📝 Segment-Level Output: Organized transcript with individual segments for easy editing and subtitle file creation.

🔄 Translation & Localization

• 🗣️ Multi-Language Translation: Translate transcripts to any of 100+ target languages while keeping timestamp accuracy.

• 🎯 Context-Aware Translation: Each subtitle segment is translated independently, keeping timing in sync.

• 🌐 Global Content Reach: Localize Instagram content for international audiences with professional-quality AI translation.

• ⚡ Fast Processing: Quick turnaround even for longer videos.

📊 Video Details Included

• 👤 Creator Information: Author name, ID, and profile URL for attribution and analysis.

• 📈 Engagement Metrics: View counts, likes, comments, and shares (when available from platform).

• 🖼️ Thumbnail Images: Video thumbnails for previews and social sharing.

• 📅 Publishing Dates: Content publication dates with ISO-formatted timestamps.

💰 Pricing

| Resource | Cost | Description |

| --------------- | -------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |

| Actor Start | $0.005 | One-time charge when the Actor starts running |

| Actor Usage | $0.00001 | Charged for Actor runtime, proxy and storage. Cost depends on resource consumption during execution |

| Transcript | $0.30 | Charged once per video. Includes AI speech recognition and subtitle generation with timestamps |

| Translation | $0.10 | Charged once per video when translation is requested. Includes AI-powered text translation to target language |

Example Cost Calculation:

• Processing 10 Instagram Reels with transcription only

• Cost: $0.005 + (10 × $0.30) = $3.005 + runtime fees

• Processing 10 Instagram Reels with transcription and translation

• Cost: $0.005 + (10 × $0.30) + (10 × $0.10) = $4.005 + runtime fees

🎯 Use Cases

📝 Create Captions & Subtitles

Turn any Instagram Reel into properly timed subtitles. Use the timestamped segments to create SRT, VTT, or WebVTT files for accessibility compliance.

🔄 Repurpose Video Content

Convert spoken Instagram content into blog posts, newsletters, summaries, or social media text. Save hours of manual transcription.

🔍 Search & Archive Videos

Make video content searchable by turning speech into text. Build an archive of transcribed Instagram content you can search through later.

🌐 Translate for Global Audiences

Get your transcript translated into 100+ languages instantly. Reach international viewers with localized captions.

📋 Review & Compliance

Scan spoken content for claims, mentions, policy-sensitive language, or audit trails in video content.

🌟 Why Choose This Actor

Built for content creators, marketers, and anyone who needs text from Instagram videos, this Actor turns spoken content into searchable, translatable text instantly.

| Feature | Instagram To Text | Manual Transcription | Professional Services | Rev.com |

| :-------------- | :----------------- | :------------------- | :-------------------- | :--------------- |

| Pricing | ✅ Pay per use | ❌ Time-consuming | ❌ $1-3 per minute | ⚠️ $1.50/min |

| Speed | ✅ Real-time | ❌ Hours/days | ❌ 24-48 hours | ⚠️ 12-24 hours |

| Accuracy | ✅ 90-95% | ✅ Human-level | ✅ Professional | ✅ 99% |

| Languages | ✅ 100+ langs | ❌ Limited | ⚠️ Major languages | ⚠️ 30+ langs |

| Timestamps | ✅ Automatic | ❌ Manual work | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |

| Translation | ✅ Built-in | ❌ Separate service | ❌ Extra cost | ❌ Not supported |

| Setup Time | ✅ Instant | ❌ Complex | ⚠️ Account required | ⚠️ Upload needed |

| Min. Cost | ✅ $0.31 | ❌ Free but slow | ❌ $10+ minimum | ⚠️ $1.50 minimum |

🚀 Quick Start

1. Paste a link — Copy any Instagram Reel or Story URL into the video_url field. Optionally pick a translation language.

2. Click Start — The Actor downloads the video, transcribes the speech, and translates if requested.

3. Download your text — Get your transcript with timestamps as JSON, CSV, or Excel from the Output tab.

💻 Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
video_url	string	✅ Yes	Video URL to download and transcribe. AI will detect speech and generate timestamped subtitles
translate	string	❌ No	Select a chosen language to translate the transcript

📝 Example Input

{
  "video_url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRfTMtyAZ_M",
  "translate": "japanese"
}

📤 Output Structure

Field	Type	Description
processor	string	URL of the Apify actor that processed this data
processed_at	string	ISO 8601 formatted timestamp (UTC) when the data was processed
platform	string	Source platform name
title	string	Original title of the video
description	string	Video description
author	string	Video creator or uploader username/name
author_id	string	Author's channel or user ID
author_url	string	URL to the author's channel or profile page
duration	number	Video duration in seconds
audio_title	string	Track name if the video contains music
audio_artist	string	Artist name if the video contains music
view_count	integer	Number of views on the video
like_count	integer	Number of likes on the video
shares_count	integer	Number of shares/reposts
dislike_count	integer	Number of dislikes on the video
comment_count	integer	Number of comments on the video
categories	array	Video categories
tags	array	Video tags
published_at	string	ISO formatted timestamp when the video was published
thumbnail	string	Video thumbnail image URL
transcript	object	AI-generated transcript with speech recognition and timestamped subtitles in original language
translation	object	AI-translated transcript with timestamped subtitles in chosen language

📤 Example Output

{

  "processor": "https://apify.com/cheapget/instagram-to-text?fpr=aiagentapi",

  "processed_at": "2025-12-25T13:30:38+00:00",

  "platform": "Instagram",

  "title": "Video by openai",

  "description": "You can now use ChatGPT Voice right inside chat — no separate mode needed...",

  "author": "OpenAI",

  "author_id": "openai",

  "author_url": null,

  "duration": 62,

  "audio_title": null,

  "audio_artist": null,

  "view_count": null,

  "like_count": 7089,

  "shares_count": null,

  "dislike_count": null,

  "comment_count": 246,

  "categories": [],

  "tags": [],

  "published_at": "2025-11-25T18:13:03+00:00",

  "thumbnail": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/UKonHLvjRbXHyC0Lu/records/DRfTMtyAZ_M.png",

  "transcript": {

    "language": "English",

    "text": " Hey Rocky, great to have you here. Hey, so can you tell me what's new with Voice? Absolutely...",

    "segments": [

      {

        "start": "00:00:00.000",

        "end": "00:00:06.560",

        "text": "Hey Rocky, great to have you here."

      },

      {

        "start": "00:00:06.560",

        "end": "00:00:09.759",

        "text": "Hey, so can you tell me what's new with Voice?"

      }

    ]

  },

  "translation": {

    "language": "Japanese",

    "text": " やあ、ロッキー、来てくれて嬉しいよ。 ねえ、Voice の新機能について教えてもらえますか?...",

    "segments": [

      {

        "start": "00:00:00.000",

        "end": "00:00:06.560",

        "text": "やあ、ロッキー、来てくれて嬉しいよ。"

      },

      {

        "start": "00:00:06.560",

        "end": "00:00:09.759",

        "text": "ねえ、Voice の新機能について教えてもらえますか?"

      }

    ]

  }

}

🔌 Integrations

Connect this actor to your favorite tools and automate your workflow.

🐍 Python

from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("YOUR_APIFY_API_TOKEN")

run_input = {

    "video_url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRfTMtyAZ_M",

    "translate": "japanese"

}

run = client.actor("cheapget/instagram-to-text").call(run_input=run_input)

for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():

    print(item)

🟨 JavaScript / Node.js

import { ApifyClient } from "apify-client";

const client = new ApifyClient({ token: "YOUR_APIFY_API_TOKEN" });

const run = await client.actor("cheapget/instagram-to-text").call({

  runInput: {

    video_url: "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRfTMtyAZ_M",

    translate: "japanese",

  },

});

for await (const item of client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).iterateItems()) {

  console.log(item);

}

🌐 REST API (curl)

curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/cheapget~instagram-to-text/runs?token=YOUR_TOKEN" \

  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \

  -d '{"video_url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRfTMtyAZ_M", "translate": "japanese"}'

Ⓜ️ Make.com Integration

Get Started with Make.com (1000 Free Credits) 🎁

Step 1: Add the Make.com module "Run an Actor"

Step 2: Enable mapping and paste Actor ID `DWlxiR8rGSilY8GHd`

Step 3: Paste the input JSON and run synchronously

Step 4: Add "Get Dataset Items" with `defaultDatasetId`

🎱 N8N.io Integration

Open Source Workflow Automation ⚡

Step 1: Add the Apify node "Run an Actor and get dataset"

Step 2: Set Selection Mode to By ID

Step 3: Paste Actor ID `DWlxiR8rGSilY8GHd`

Step 4: Add your input JSON and read items from `defaultDatasetId`

📚 API Documentation

• API Docs — Full API reference and integration guide

• Python Docs — Python client documentation with examples

• JavaScript Docs — Node.js and browser integration guide

🏗️ Metadata (JSON-LD)

{

  "@context": "https://schema.org",

  "@type": "SoftwareApplication",

  "name": "Instagram To Text - Apify Actor",

  "applicationCategory": "BusinessApplication",

  "applicationSubCategory": "Video Transcription",

  "operatingSystem": "Cloud",

  "offers": {

    "@type": "Offer",

    "description": "Usage-based pricing. See the Pricing section for current automation-aligned event rates.",

    "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock"

  },

  "description": "Turn Instagram videos into searchable text with AI transcription in 100+ languages.",

  "featureList": [

    "AI-Powered Transcription",

    "Translation & Localization",

    "Video Details Included"

  ],

  "keywords": "instagram to text, instagram transcription, instagram reels subtitles, video to text",

  "author": {

    "@type": "Organization",

    "name": "cheapget",

    "url": "https://apify.com/cheapget?fpr=aiagentapi"

  },

  "softwareVersion": "1.0.0",

  "datePublished": "2024-01-01",

  "dateModified": "2026-04-22"

}

🚀 Performance Tips

Get the best results from your Instagram transcription:

💰 Save Money

• Test First: Start with a single short video to check output quality before processing more.

• Skip Translation: If you only need the transcript, leave translate empty to avoid the extra $0.10 translation charge.

⚡ Faster Results

• Shorter Videos: Videos under 5 minutes process faster.

• Direct URLs: Use direct Instagram video URLs to avoid extra redirect processing.

🛡️ Better Quality

• Clear Audio: Videos with clear speech and minimal background noise produce the best transcripts (90–95% accuracy).

• Single Language: Single-language videos transcribe more accurately than mixed-language content.

• Less Noise: Excessive music or ambient noise can reduce accuracy.

❓ FAQ

What Instagram content types are supported?

This Actor supports Instagram Reels and Stories. Paste the Instagram video URL and get a full transcript with timestamps.

How accurate is the transcription?

Accuracy is typically 90–95% for clear audio with standard accents. Results depend on audio quality, background noise, speaker clarity, and language.

Which languages are supported?

Over 100 languages including English, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Arabic, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Hindi, Italian, Dutch, Turkish, Polish, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, and many more.

Can I transcribe private Instagram videos?

No, only publicly accessible Instagram videos can be processed. Private or restricted content is not supported.

How long does processing take?

Typical times:

• 1-minute video: 30–60 seconds for transcription

• 1-minute video with translation: 45–90 seconds total

• 5-minute video: 2–4 minutes for transcription

• 5-minute video with translation: 3–6 minutes total

Do I get timestamped subtitles?

Yes! Every transcript includes precise timestamps for each segment in HH:MM:SS.mmm format. You can easily convert these to SRT, VTT, or WebVTT subtitle files.

Is this free to use?

Each run starts at $0.005, Actor Usage is $0.00001, each transcript costs $0.30 per video, and optional translation adds $0.10. No subscriptions or monthly fees.

Can I use this for commercial purposes?

Yes, you can use transcripts for commercial purposes including content creation, marketing, accessibility, and SEO. Make sure you have rights to the original video content and comply with Instagram's terms of service.

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⚖️ Legal & Compliance

This actor processes publicly available video content from Instagram. It does not bypass authentication, access private accounts, or violate platform terms of service. You are responsible for:

• Content Rights: Ensuring you have permission to transcribe and use the video content

• Privacy Compliance: Adhering to GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy laws when processing personal data

• Platform Terms: Respecting Instagram's terms of service and usage policies

• Ethical Use: Using transcripts responsibly for legitimate purposes such as accessibility, research, or content creation

Need help or have compliance questions? Contact us.

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Last Updated: April 22, 2026