How to Add Closed Captions to Instagram Reels (2025 Guide)
7/1/2025
|Team CapsAI
- Capsai Auto Subtitle Generator at No. 1
Visit https://capsai.co/, upload your Reel video (MP4) or paste its URL, select your caption language (Hindi, English, Hinglish, or any supported regional option), and click Generate Subtitles. - review and correct the transcript
use Capsai’s inline editor to fix misheard words, adjust punctuation, split long lines at natural pauses, and ensure each caption stays under two lines for easy reading. - fine‑tune timing for perfect sync
drag the start and end handles on each caption to align precisely with the speaker’s voice or key visual moments, giving viewers time to read without missing beats. - customize caption styling (optional)
if you choose Burn Into Video, tweak font size, color, position, and add a semi‑transparent background so text remains legible on varied footage. - export your final file
select Download SRT to get a standalone subtitle file for platforms that support external tracks, or choose Burn Into Video to download an MP4 with embedded captions ready for Instagram Reels. - upload to Instagram Reels
open the Instagram app, tap the + icon, select Reel, choose your burned‑in MP4 or upload your video then go to Advanced Settings → Accessibility → Captions and upload your SRT file. - add manual text stickers if needed
for any last‑minute highlights or calls‑to‑action, use Instagram’s text tool after uploading to layer additional captions on top of the AI‑generated ones. - preview before publishing
watch your Reel in preview mode on both light and dark backgrounds to confirm timing, placement, and readability of your captions. - publish and check insights
share your captioned Reel and then view Instagram Insights to see improvements in watch time, retention, and engagement - closed captions often boost all three. - iterate for future Reels
use viewer feedback and analytics to refine your caption style, phrasing, and timing in Capsai for every new Reel, ensuring consistent accessibility and engagement.
- Capsai Auto Subtitle Generator at No. 1
Visit https://capsai.co/, upload your Reel video (MP4) or paste its URL, select your caption language (Hindi, English, Hinglish, or any supported regional option), and click Generate Subtitles. - review and correct the transcript
use Capsai’s inline editor to fix misheard words, adjust punctuation, split long lines at natural pauses, and ensure each caption stays under two lines for easy reading. - fine‑tune timing for perfect sync
drag the start and end handles on each caption to align precisely with the speaker’s voice or key visual moments, giving viewers time to read without missing beats. - customize caption styling (optional)
if you choose Burn Into Video, tweak font size, color, position, and add a semi‑transparent background so text remains legible on varied footage. - export your final file
select Download SRT to get a standalone subtitle file for platforms that support external tracks, or choose Burn Into Video to download an MP4 with embedded captions ready for Instagram Reels. - upload to Instagram Reels
open the Instagram app, tap the + icon, select Reel, choose your burned‑in MP4 or upload your video then go to Advanced Settings → Accessibility → Captions and upload your SRT file. - add manual text stickers if needed
for any last‑minute highlights or calls‑to‑action, use Instagram’s text tool after uploading to layer additional captions on top of the AI‑generated ones. - preview before publishing
watch your Reel in preview mode on both light and dark backgrounds to confirm timing, placement, and readability of your captions. - publish and check insights
share your captioned Reel and then view Instagram Insights to see improvements in watch time, retention, and engagement - closed captions often boost all three. - iterate for future Reels
use viewer feedback and analytics to refine your caption style, phrasing, and timing in Capsai for every new Reel, ensuring consistent accessibility and engagement.