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Free captions for Instagram Reels

Animated captions for Reels, ready in minutes

Upload your Reel, get word-by-word subtitles from AI, choose a style and export it ready to post. Free and private: nothing is uploaded.

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    Translate captions

    Burned-in captions vs. Instagram's own

    Instagram can add basic captions, but the style is limited and viewers can turn them off. Burned-in animated captions are part of the video itself, so they always show, they match your brand colors, and the same file works on TikTok and YouTube Shorts too.

    Where to place captions on a Reel

    The bottom of a Reel is covered by your caption text, username and audio, and the right side by the buttons. Keep captions slightly above the lower part of the screen and avoid covering your face. Use the Position slider to move them, and check by playing the preview.

    Make your Reel easy to read

    Big, bold words with a dark outline stay readable on any background. Pick two to four words per caption so each one is on screen long enough to read, and use the Text tab to fix names, products or slang the AI didn't catch.

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    How it works

    1. 1

      Drop your video

      MP4, MOV or WebM, up to 3 minutes. It stays on your device.

    2. 2

      AI writes the captions

      Speech is transcribed word by word, in almost any language. Fix any word in one click.

    3. 3

      Pick a style and export

      Choose a viral style, adjust size and position, and download your video.

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    • Translate captions into 50+ languages
    • Smart placement that never covers faces
    • 4K export
    • Videos longer than 3 minutes
    • Caption many videos at once
    • Brand kit with your fonts and colors
    • Auto emojis & keyword highlights

    Questions

    Will the captions show if someone has captions turned off?

    Yes. Wordflare burns the captions into the video, so they're always visible.

    Can I use the same video on TikTok and Shorts?

    Yes. The exported file keeps your original vertical format, so you can post it anywhere.

    Do I need the Instagram app connected?

    No. Wordflare works in your browser; you just download the video and upload it to Instagram yourself.

    Is Wordflare really free?

    Yes. Generating, editing and exporting captions is free, with no account and no forced watermark. A small optional wordflare.app tag helps us stay free — you can turn it off.

    Is my video uploaded anywhere?

    No. The AI runs inside your browser, so your video and audio never leave your device. The first time, your browser downloads the AI model (about 80–150 MB); after that it is cached.

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