Instagram To Text

Transform Instagram videos into searchable, accessible text with AI-powered transcription in 100+ languages.

Extract speech from Instagram Reels and Stories with professional-grade accuracy. Get timestamped subtitles, automatic language detection, and instant translation—perfect for accessibility compliance, SEO optimization, and global content localization.

🤝 Support & Community

📧 Support: Contact Us 💬 Community: Telegram Group

🏆 Key Features

🎯 AI-Powered Transcription

• 🎙️ Speech Recognition: Advanced AI extracts speech from videos with 90-95% accuracy, handling multiple speakers and accents.
• ⏱️ Timestamped Subtitles: Every word is time-coded with millisecond precision (HH:MM:SS.mmm format) 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 preserving timestamp accuracy.
• 🎯 Context-Aware Translation: Each subtitle segment is translated independently, maintaining context and timing synchronization.
• 🌐 Global Content Reach: Localize Instagram content for international audiences with professional-quality AI translation.
• ⚡ Parallel Processing: Fast translation with concurrent processing for quick turnaround times.

📊 Video Metadata Extraction

• 👤 Creator Information: Extract author name, ID, and profile URL for attribution and analysis.
• 📈 Engagement Metrics: Capture view counts, likes, comments, and shares (when available from platform).
• 🖼️ Thumbnail Images: Automatically download and store video thumbnails for previews and social sharing.
• 📅 Publishing Data: Track content publication dates with ISO-formatted timestamps for temporal analysis.

💰 Pricing

Resource	Cost	Description
Actor Usage	$0.00001	Charged for Actor runtime, proxy and storage. Cost depends on resource consumption during execution
Transcript	$0.39	Charged once per video. Includes AI speech recognition and subtitle generation with timestamps
Translation	$0.13	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: (10 × $0.39) = $3.90 + runtime fees

• Processing 10 Instagram Reels with transcription and translation

• Cost: (10 × $0.39) + (10 × $0.13) = $5.20 + runtime fees

🎯 Use Cases

Accessibility

Generate readable text outputs for captions, internal accessibility workflows, and searchable knowledge bases.

Content Repurposing

Turn spoken content into posts, newsletters, summaries, clips, and reusable editorial inputs.

Research Archives

Index transcripts so teams can search interviews, webinars, tutorials, and public media after collection.

Compliance Review

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

Multilingual Workflows

Route transcripts into translation, localization, and documentation processes for broader distribution.

🌟 Why choose this Actor?

Built for content creators, marketers, and accessibility professionals, this Actor transforms Instagram videos into structured, searchable, and translatable text.

Feature	Instagram To Text	Manual Transcription	Professional Services	Rev.com
Pricing Model	✅ 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	✅ $0.39	❌ Free but slow	❌ $10+ minimum	⚠️ $1.50 minimum

💻 Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
video_url	string	✅ Yes	Instagram video URL to transcribe. Supports Instagram Reels and Stories. Format: https://www.instagram.com/reel/[VIDEO_ID] or https://www.instagram.com/stories/[USERNAME]/[STORY_ID]
translate	string	❌ No	Target language for translation (optional). Select from 100+ languages including English, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Arabic, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Hindi, and more

📝 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 timestamp when the data was processed (format: YYYY-MM-DDTHH:MM:SS+00:00)
platform	string	Source platform name (Instagram)
thumbnail	string	Video thumbnail image URL stored in Apify key-value store
title	string	Original title of the video
description	string	Video description/caption text
author	string	Video creator or uploader username/name
author_id	string	Author's Instagram user ID
author_url	string	URL to the author's Instagram profile page
duration	number	Video duration in seconds
audio_title	string	Track name if the video contains music metadata
audio_artist	string	Artist name if the video contains music metadata
view_count	integer	Number of views on the video (when available)
like_count	integer	Number of likes on the video
shares_count	integer	Number of shares/reposts (when available)
dislike_count	integer	Number of dislikes on the video (when available)
comment_count	integer	Number of comments on the video
categories	array	Video categories (when available)
tags	array	Video tags/hashtags (when available)
published_at	string	ISO 8601 timestamp when the video was published
transcript	object	AI-generated transcript with speech recognition and timestamped subtitles in original language
translation	object	AI-translated transcript with timestamped subtitles in target language (when requested)

Transcript Object Fields

Field	Type	Description
language	string	Detected language name (e.g., "English", "Spanish", "Japanese")
text	string	Full transcript text concatenated from all segments
segments	array	Array of timestamped transcript segments with start, end, and text properties

Segment Fields

Field	Type	Description
start	string	Segment start time in HH:MM:SS.mmm format (e.g., "00:00:00.000")
end	string	Segment end time in HH:MM:SS.mmm format (e.g., "00:00:06.560")
text	string	Transcript text for this time segment

📤 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

Seamlessly connect this actor to your existing pipelines via the Apify API.

🐍 Python SDK

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 SDK

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

• MCP API - Model Context Protocol integration
• Python API - Complete Python client documentation with examples
• JavaScript API - Node.js and browser integration guide

🏗️ Metadata for Developers (JSON-LD)

{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "SoftwareApplication",
  "name": "Instagram To Text - Apify Actor",
  "applicationCategory": "DeveloperApplication",
  "applicationSubCategory": "Transcription and Subtitle Extraction",
  "operatingSystem": "Cloud",
  "offers": {
    "@type": "Offer",
    "price": "0.00",
    "priceCurrency": "USD",
    "priceValidUntil": "2099-12-31",
    "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock"
  },
  "description": "Transform Instagram videos into searchable, accessible text with AI-powered transcription in 100+ languages.",
  "featureList": [
    "AI-Powered Transcription",
    "Translation & Localization",
    "Video Metadata Extraction"
  ],
  "keywords": "instagram-to-text, structured data extraction, apify actor",
  "author": {
    "@type": "Organization",
    "name": "cheapget",
    "url": "https://apify.com/cheapget?fpr=aiagentapi"
  },
  "softwareVersion": "1.0.0",
  "datePublished": "2024-01-01",
  "dateModified": "2026-04-12"
}

🚀 Performance Tips

Optimize your transcription runs for speed, cost, and accuracy with these best practices:

💰 Cost Optimization

• Test First: Start with a single short video to verify output quality before processing large batches
• Skip Translation: If you only need transcription, leave the translate parameter empty to save $0.13 per video
• Batch Processing: Process multiple videos in parallel to maximize efficiency and reduce overall runtime costs

⚡ Speed Optimization

• Video Quality: Higher quality audio improves transcription accuracy and reduces processing time for corrections
• Shorter Videos: Videos under 5 minutes process faster; consider splitting longer content if needed
• Direct URLs: Use direct Instagram video URLs when possible to avoid additional redirect processing

🛡️ Data Quality Tips

• Clear Audio: Videos with clear speech and minimal background noise produce the most accurate transcripts (90-95%)
• Language Detection: Automatic detection works best for single-language content; mixed-language videos may have reduced accuracy
• Speaker Consistency: Single-speaker videos transcribe more accurately than multi-speaker conversations
• Background Noise: Excessive music or ambient noise can reduce transcription accuracy

📊 Best Practices

• Transcription Accuracy: Expect 90-95% accuracy for clear audio with standard accents
• Translation Quality: AI translation maintains context and meaning while preserving timestamp synchronization
• Metadata Availability: Some Instagram videos may have limited metadata; private content cannot be accessed
• Retry Logic: The Actor automatically retries failed downloads and transcriptions for reliability

❓ FAQ

What Instagram content types are supported?

This Actor supports Instagram Reels and Stories. Simply paste the Instagram video URL and the Actor will automatically download, transcribe, and optionally translate the content.

How accurate is the transcription?

Transcription accuracy typically ranges from 90-95% for clear audio with standard accents. Accuracy depends on audio quality, background noise, speaker clarity, accent complexity, and language. Videos with clear speech and minimal background noise produce the best results.

Which languages are supported?

The Actor supports automatic transcription and translation in 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, the Actor can only process publicly accessible Instagram videos. Private or restricted content requires authentication, which is not supported to maintain security and privacy compliance.

How long does processing take?

Processing time depends on video length and complexity. Typically:

• 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

What output formats are available?

The Actor outputs data in JSON format by default. You can export results to CSV or Excel formats using Apify's dataset export features. The timestamped segments can be easily converted to SRT, VTT, or other subtitle formats.

Do I get timestamped subtitles?

Yes! Every transcript includes precise timestamps for each segment, showing start and end times in HH:MM:SS.mmm format (e.g., "00:00:06.560"). This makes it easy to generate SRT, VTT, WebVTT, or other subtitle file formats.

Can I use this for commercial purposes?

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

What happens if transcription fails?

The Actor includes automatic retry logic with up to 8 attempts for transcription. If all attempts fail, you'll receive a clear error message indicating the issue (e.g., no speech detected, excessive background noise, or download failure).

🏷️ Instagram To Text

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💼 Use Case: content-creation social-media-marketing accessibility video-seo content-localization subtitle-generation video-transcription ai-transcription multilingual-content closed-captions video-translation content-repurposing influencer-marketing social-listening market-research competitive-analysis video-analytics content-analysis educational-content e-learning video-accessibility ada-compliance wcag-compliance seo-optimization keyword-research content-marketing video-editing automated-subtitles speech-to-text

⚖️ 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

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Last Updated: April 12, 2026