Instagram: How to Use the Captions Sticker in Stories

The app will automatically transcribe a user's video

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Instagram has added a Captions sticker to Instagram Stories, which will automatically add text captions to users’ videos. Here’s how to use the Captions sticker in Instagram Stories.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Instagram application on iOS.

Step 1: Once you’ve taken or imported a video in Instagram Stories, tap the Stickers icon at the top of the screen.



Screenshot of Instagram's Story editing screen with a red arrow pointing at the Stickers icon

Step 2: Tap the “Captions” sticker.



Screenshot of the Instagram Stories Stickers menu with a red arrow pointing at the Captions sticker

Instagram will take a moment to transcribe the audio in your video and it will then show you a preview of what your captions will look like as your video plays.

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