How to use voice-to-text on Instagram Reels
Voice-to-text options are becoming more common on social media apps like Instagram and TikTok as an easy way to provide on-screen captions for videos.
On-screen voice-to-text captions allow for a more inclusive audience, making videos more accessible for viewers that may have hearing issues. It's also helpful for folks that are in an environment where they can't play sound on their phone.
One social media company utilizing these captions is Instagram. When you create an Instagram Reel, which is basically Instas version of TikTok, you can add this feature to transcribe your audio into text. Follow these steps to add voice-to-text to your Instagram Reel.
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1. To create a Reel, tap the icon at the very bottom-middle of your screen
2. Tap the camera icon in the top right corner
3. Make a video by holding the record button, and then customize it with audio, speed effects, filters, and more
4. When you're done with your video, tap "Preview"
5. In the editing options at the top, tap the sticker icon
6. Search or select "Captions"
7. Instagram will automatically transcribe your audio and turn it into an on-screen caption
8. When you're done editing, tap "Next" in the bottom right corner.
Fill out the settings on the next screen, and share your amazing, freshly captioned Reel!
Topics Instagram
Andy is a fellow on Mashable's Culture team. He graduated with a B.S. from the University of North Florida in 2018 and moved to New York to pursue journalism in culture and entertainment. He can (and will) talk for too long about Star Wars and movies in general. His fear of stinging insects and 80+ degree weather will keep him inside forever. He wishes he were shorter.
