Add Captions to Instagram Reels
Upload your Reel, pick an animated caption style, and download it with the captions burned in. Free while in early access, with no watermark.
Caption my Reel →Caption styles for your Reels
How to add captions to a Reel
- Sign in and upload.Use your Google account to sign in, then add your vertical clip. Common video files up to 4.8 GB work.
- Choose a caption style.Aura transcribes the speech for you, timed word by word. Then choose the look that fits your account.
- Preview, download, post.Check the captions in the preview, download the finished video, and post it as a Reel yourself.
Why burn captions into a Reel?
Lots of people scroll Reels with the sound off. Captions that are part of the video show for every viewer, keep your style when the Reel is shared, and look the same wherever it plays. Because they're part of the picture, they also carry your own caption style, so it can match the rest of your account.
Styles that suit Reels
- Neon and holographic: soft glow and shimmer for aesthetic and lifestyle accounts → neon captions, holographic captions
- Typewriter: lets a story unfold one word at a time → typewriter captions
- LED: a bold, high-contrast hook for the opening line → LED captions
- Glitch: punchy text for edits and transitions → glitch text for Reels
Want to compare them all? Open the caption effect gallery.
Tips for readable Reels captions
- Keep captions away from the bottom of the frame and the right edge, where on-screen text and buttons often sit on top of vertical video.
- Keep lines short so each one can be read at a glance.
- Choose a high-contrast style when your footage is bright or busy.
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FAQ
How do I add captions to an Instagram Reel?
Upload the clip to Aura Captions, pick an animated style, download the captioned video, and post it as a Reel yourself.
Is it free?
Yes. Aura Captions is free during early access, with no watermark, no credit card and no credits to buy. You only need a Google sign-in to upload.
Can I use the same video on TikTok and YouTube Shorts?
Yes. The captions are burned in, so the downloaded file works anywhere you post vertical video. See captions for TikTok and captions for YouTube Shorts.
Which caption style works best for Reels?
It depends on your content. Neon and holographic suit aesthetic accounts, typewriter suits storytelling, and LED makes a bold hook. Preview a couple of styles on your clip and keep the one that reads most clearly.
Does Aura post to Instagram for me?
No. Aura Captions doesn't connect to Instagram. You download the captioned video and upload it yourself.
What files and languages work?
Common video files up to 4.8 GB. The export renders at 30 fps, and automatic captions are currently tuned for English speech.