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How do I extract the text from an Instagram reel?

Pull the caption and description from an Instagram reel or post into a clean file instead of retyping it. Choose TXT, Word, or PDF and download right away.

Updated 2026-08-28

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Paste the Instagram reel or post URL into the box and choose a format. BrentList fetches the page and pulls the readable text it can access, like the caption and description, into a TXT, Word, or PDF file. It captures on-page text, not audio spoken in the reel.

How it works

1

Copy the reel link

Tap the share icon on the reel or post and choose Copy Link, or copy the URL from your browser.

2

Paste it into the box

Add the URL to the field above and select your output format: TXT, Word, or PDF.

3

Convert and download

Click convert. BrentList reads the available page text and creates your file to download.

Frequently asked questions

It pulls the readable text on the reel or post page, mainly the caption and description. It does not transcribe spoken words from the video or audio.
No. This tool extracts on-page text only. Words spoken aloud in the reel will not appear unless they are written in the caption or description.
No. It can only read content a logged out visitor can see. Reels and posts from private accounts or that require login cannot be fetched.
TXT is great for a quick copy and paste, Word lets you edit and restyle the text, and PDF gives you a tidy file to share or keep.
Instagram limits what an anonymous request can load, so the tool captures what is publicly available. Hashtags and the main caption usually come through, but extra metadata may not.
Yes, it is free with no account needed. You paste a public URL, get your file, and nothing is posted to your Instagram.

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