Spoken-word subtitles
Generate timed text from the audio in your Reel. This tool creates on-video subtitles, rather than post descriptions, hashtags or social copy.
INSTAGRAM REELS
Instagram Reels video caption generator
Turn speech in your Reel into animated subtitles with Capgen. Upload your own edited video, choose a vertical canvas, customize the captions and export a file you can upload to Instagram.
INSTAGRAM REELS
Caption the video inside your Reel
Vertical canvas
Choose 9:16 for a vertical composition. Preview the crop so faces and actions remain visible when fitting the uploaded footage to the canvas.
Caption placement
Move the captions away from important content. Review the exported video in Instagram before posting, since platform controls can cover portions of the frame.
Word highlights
Use a preset or your own text and highlight colors. Keep the phrase readable over the changing backgrounds of a vlog or demonstration.
IN THE STUDIO
Add captions to an Instagram Reel
- Upload your prepared video to Capgen and select the spoken language. Free accounts accept files up to 100 MB.
- Generate the captions and preview the words alongside the audio. Select a readable style and a 9:16 canvas.
- Export the captioned video and upload the downloaded file to Instagram yourself. Review the final crop and text placement before publishing.
RELATED GUIDES
Caption styles and publishing guides
- Animated Video Caption Templates
- TikTok Caption Generator and Subtitle Maker
- Caption Generator for Creators and Influencers
New accounts start with five video credits. Review plans and upload limits before preparing a large file.
INSTAGRAM REELS
Questions about instagram reels
Does Capgen connect to my Instagram account?
No. You upload a video file to Capgen and manually upload the exported video to Instagram.
Can I also download the captions separately?
Yes. SRT download provides timed text for another subtitle workflow; it does not include animation or visual styling.