How to Add Captions to Instagram Reels

Instagram, a photo- and video-sharing social media platform founded in 2010, has been part of the cultural landscape for almost a decade. More recently, Instagram unveiled their new product: Instagram Reels, which gives users an alternative to creating short-form videos. Similar to TikTok and previously Vine (acquired by Twitter), Instagram Reels allows users to develop (up to) 90 second clips composed of music, effects and sound. With this, creators are able to share content directly onto the feed or even be picked up by the Explore page for maximum reach.

How to Add Captions to Instagram Reels

The most accurate, simple, and quickest way to add captions to Instagram Reels is the Captions App. Captions uses the latest advancements in artificial intelligence to enable automatic captioning for Instagram Reels. Once you have the app and you've created an account, follow the steps below to add captions to Instagram Reels.

1. Import Your Video

Once you've recorded your video in Captions or another app, tap "Create" and then tap "Import". Select your desired video from your camera roll. Select the area of the video you want to import (in case you only want to import part of it). Tap "Continue" once you're ready and then "Proceed" once you've selected your desired language.

2. Save and Export Your Video

You're all set! You can tap "Save" and export your video in the desired format and size from here. From here you can also edit your video, choose from the hundreds of other caption styles, or use the creative tools like sounds, image overlays, GIFs, and more.

Do you want to add captions to Instagram Reels?

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