Add captions to an Instagram Reel

Upload your Reel. Preview captions. Full video: $0.99.

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Make every word count

Clear captions, ready to share

Viral captions
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Trending caption styles

+5 more styles

Fully customizable

Font

These 4, plus 5 more

Text color

Pick any color

Text highlight

Turn it on or off

Text border

Turn it on or off

Background box

Turn it on or off

Size and screen spot

Move and resize

Quick guide

Make Reel captions clear and easy to place

Many people watch Instagram Reels without sound. Burned-in captions keep your words visible as the Reel plays.

Use the phone preview to set the text size and height before you make the real video preview.

  • Made for tall, phone-size videos.
  • Add an optional color box behind the text.
  • Check the real preview before paying.

Common questions

Where should captions sit on a Reel?

Use the Caption Position slider to keep text away from the bottom buttons and the top account name.

Can I put a box behind Reel captions?

Yes. Add a caption background color when the video changes from light to dark.

Do I need to connect Instagram?

Upload a video file from your phone or computer. You do not need to link an Instagram account.