Add Subtitles to Instagram | Create Instagram Captions Online

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Feel free to customize — pick a font, adjust the size and alignment of the text, select the color and background, so the subtitles are visible on any background.

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Make your video accessible and translate the Instagram subtitles into another language with just a few clicks.

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Instagram subtitles

Instagram has become a go-to platform for fashion bloggers, beauty experts, coaches, photo models, and other professionals, sometimes surpassing even TV or mobile stars in influence.

In this competitive market, video quality is crucial. Instagram reels must be impeccable and suitable for viewing in various settings. Captions on Instagram do more than just transcribe dialogue — they add commentary, provide extra information, and even convey emotions and reactions.

You can add subtitles to Instagram reels, stories, or other post formats right in the app, but Instagram video editor, while powerful, can be complex and not always intuitive, especially on a small smartphone screen.

Our online tool works right in your browser and you can comfortably add captions to Instagram reels on any device. Generate the subtitles automatically, add them manually, or upload an SRT file. Customize the Instagram captions as you need, including the font, size, color, and alignment. Additionally, you can translate your captions for Instagram making your reels accessible to an international audience.

How to add subtitles to Instagram reels

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Upload a video

Select the video you want to add subtitles to and upload it from your personal device or cloud storage account. You’ll be immediately transferred to the next screen automatically.

Step

Add and edit captions

You can add subtitles in three ways: manually, automatically, or extract them from an SRT file. It’s very convenient, as you can’t upload an SRT file to Instagram directly. Then arrange captions as you need, and change their font, alignment, background color, and other settings.

Step

Save the result

You can download freshly created subtitles as a separate file. When you're done with Instagram, SRT files will come in handy for posting this video on other platforms. Then, hit "Export" and save the video to your device or cloud storage.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

How do I edit the SRT subtitles I already have?

You can edit your own SRT file in our tool, just upload your Instagram video and subtitle file, change the text and timing, then export your updated SRT file and video with embedded subtitles.

Which subtitle file can I add to my Instagram video?

Use SRT files or create subtitles from scratch using our tool.

Is there a way to customize the way subtitles look?

Yes, you can stylize subtitles by selecting your own font, color, and size to better suit your video.

Can I decide whether subtitles are embedded or not?

With our tool, you can only burn subtitles permanently into your video.

Can I save my project and finish it later?

With a Premium account, you can export the project and thus save your Instagram video subtitling project in your Clideo profile. Visitors should finish their work in one session.

Why won't my SRT file upload to the tool?

Check your timestamps (00:00:00,000), make sure numbers aren’t skipped, and leave empty lines between subtitles.

Can I use a different language for my subtitles?

Yes, you can use the tool to add subtitles in any language of your choice and translate them into another language.

How many characters should each subtitle line have?

Ensure optimal viewing on all devices by limiting each line to 42 characters and using no more than 2 lines per subtitle.

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