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Free Instagram Transcript Generator — Hatcut
Extract text from Instagram Reels and video posts you own or are authorized to process. Hatcut turns Reels audio into timestamped transcripts you can search, edit, and export — built for creators who repurpose short-form content.
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Only submit public URLs for content you own or are authorized to process.
How it works
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Paste URL
Paste an Instagram Reel or video post URL.
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AI transcribes
Hatcut resolves the media and transcribes speech with AI.
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Export
Download captions or full transcripts in multiple formats.
Who uses this tool
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Reels creators
Review hook scripts and pacing across your Reels library.
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Social writers
Turn Reels talking points into captions, threads, and blog snippets.
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Brand teams
Capture product messaging from authorized UGC and campaign Reels.
Compare transcript tools
| Feature | Hatcut | Otter.ai | Rev | Descript |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social media URL support | Yes (YouTube, TikTok, IG, Facebook) | No | No | No |
| Ease of use | Paste URL, get transcript | Upload or record | Upload files | Desktop app required |
| Pricing | Free trial, then Hatcut plans | $16.99/mo subscription | $0.25/min | $24/mo subscription |
| Export formats | TXT, SRT, VTT, DOC, PDF | TXT, SRT | SRT, TXT, Word | SRT, TXT |
| Speed | Fast async pipeline | Fast | Slower (human option) | Fast |
Frequently asked questions
Copy the Reel link from Instagram, paste it into Hatcut, and click Generate Transcript.