Instagram Transcript API

Extract accurate transcripts from Instagram Reels with timestamps. Get word-for-word text from any Instagram video for analysis and accessibility.

Timestamped transcript segments
Word-level accuracy
Multi-language support
Fast extraction (under 3 seconds)

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https://api.socialkit.dev/instagram/transcript?url=instagram.com/reel/DRU4smMj0cu/

AI Summary

+transcript

Video discusses upcoming social media trends including AI-generated content...

• Full transcript available

Engagement

+15 metrics

94%

Rate

8.2

Score

• Views, likes, comments...

Topics

+keywords

AI ContentTrendsMarketing...

• Sentiment, entities...

"It was very easy to set up and get going, and support was superb."

Ziv Erlichson, Founder at Plynn

"Quick, caring and efficient support!"

Thomas Puech, Designer

"Easy to connect - work's smooth and properly!"

Robert Podsiadlo, Founder at PrimeStuff

3 Simple Steps to Analyze Social Media Videos

Start extracting insights from Social Media Videos in minutes, and save days of development.

Get Your Access Key

Sign up and get your API key instantly - no sales calls, no complex onboarding.

Send Your First Request

Call our Social Media API with any YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram URL.

Extract Insights at Scale

Get video summaries, transcripts, engagement metrics, and more.

Integrate with Your Favorite No-Code Platform

Use Zapier, Make, n8n or any other no-code platform using our native connection or by using the access token.

Popular Use Cases

See how teams are using this API in production

Viral Hook Analysis

Extract the first 3-5 seconds from viral Reels to build a library of proven hooks that grab attention.

Content creators analyze 1,000+ viral Reel hooks, categorizing by niche to understand what opening lines drive retention.

Script Repurposing

Extract Reel scripts to repurpose successful content into other formats like blog posts, tweets, or LinkedIn carousels.

Agencies repurpose client Reel scripts into 5+ content formats, maximizing ROI from each piece of video content.

Accessibility Compliance

Generate captions and transcripts for Instagram content to improve accessibility and SEO.

Brands add transcripts to all Reels for hearing-impaired audiences, improving reach by 25% and meeting accessibility standards.

Competitor Script Analysis

Analyze competitor Reel scripts to understand their messaging, CTAs, and storytelling patterns.

Marketing teams extract competitor scripts weekly, identifying messaging patterns and content angles to inform their strategy.

API Response Format

Clean, structured JSON that's easy to parse and integrate

Request

GET

GET https://api.socialkit.dev/instagram/transcript?access_key=<your-access-key>&url=https://instagram.com/reel/DRU4smMj0cu/

Response

JSON

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "url": "https://instagram.com/reel/DRU4smMj0cu/",
    "transcript": "Check out this adorable cat playing with its favorite toy. Watch as it pounces and plays!",
    "transcriptSegments": [
      {
        "text": "Check out this adorable cat playing with its favorite toy.",
        "start": 0.5,
        "duration": 3.2,
        "timestamp": "00:00"
      },
      {
        "text": "Watch as it pounces and plays!",
        "start": 3.7,
        "duration": 2.1,
        "timestamp": "00:03"
      }
    ],
    "wordCount": 14,
    "segments": 2
  }
}

Common Workflows

Integrate with your existing tools and platforms

Hook Library Builder

Extract hooks from viral Reels and organize in searchable database.

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Content Repurposing

Extract transcripts and convert to blog posts, threads, and captions.

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Caption Generator

Automatically generate captions and subtitles for Reels.

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6 Ways to Use Instagram Transcript API

Extract precise transcripts from Instagram Reels for accessibility, content analysis, and script research.

Accurate Transcripts

Get precise, word-for-word transcripts from Instagram Reels with high accuracy speech recognition optimized for short-form content.

Timestamped Segments

Receive transcripts with precise timestamps, perfect for creating captions and syncing with Instagram's short video format.

Hook Analysis

Extract hooks and opening lines from viral Reels. Analyze what makes the first 3 seconds grab attention.

Script Patterns

Understand successful script structures from top-performing Reels. Build a library of proven messaging patterns.

Content Analysis Ready

Perfect for content research, trend analysis, and accessibility compliance with structured transcript output.

Fast Processing

Get complete Instagram Reel transcripts in seconds with reliable API performance for real-time applications.

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