How to get a Instagram transcript
GET request to /v1/instagram/transcript with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 2 credits per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Extract timestamped transcripts from any public Instagram video in a single request.How to get a Instagram transcript (step by step)
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Get a free API key
Create a free Captapi account (100 credits, no card) and generate an API key from the dashboard.
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Call the Instagram Transcript API
Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/instagram/transcript with your input. No OAuth, no scraping setup.
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Read the JSON response
Parse the clean JSON response. Results are cached for 24 hours, so repeat calls are free.
Code example
curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/instagram/transcript?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Freel%2FCzKZqfdN5j8%2F" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."What the response looks like
{
"success": true,
"cached": false,
"creditsUsed": 2,
"data": {
"platform": "instagram",
"url": "https://www.instagram.com/p/DZFsjH9E3gK/",
"transcript": "Keep exploring! ABC News and National Geographic are taking you to America's most extraordinary and awe-inspiring locations, revealing the “Seven Natural Wonders of America.” \n\nCan you guess our first stop? Nightline Co-Anchor Juju Chang and National Geographic Explorer Andrés Ruzo take you there. \n\nFollow more on the ground adventures with David Muir, Diane Sawyer, Robin Roberts, Michael Strahan, Deborah Roberts and other National Geographic Explorers when the full list is ...",
"transcriptSegments": [],
"wordCount": 83,
"segments": 0
}
}Request parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | string | Yes | Instagram Reel URL, e.g. https://instagram.com/reel/ID/. |
Frequently asked questions
What does the Instagram Transcript API do?
The Instagram Transcript API lets you extract the full, timestamped transcript from a public Instagram video using one GET request to /v1/instagram/transcript. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.
How many credits does the Instagram Transcript API cost?
Each successful call costs 2 credits. Responses are cached for 24 hours, and cached results cost 0 credits. Failed or empty results are never charged.
Do I need a Instagram API key or OAuth?
No. A single Captapi key works across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.
What if the Instagram video has no captions?
When no captions are available, Captapi transcribes the audio with AI (Whisper) automatically, so you still get a usable transcript.
Is the Instagram Transcript API suitable for production use?
Yes. It is a stable REST endpoint with predictable JSON, automatic retries, and a shared 24-hour cache. Use it for RAG pipelines, analytics, monitoring, and content automation.
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