Do all Facebook Reels have transcripts available?

No. Only Reels with captions (auto-generated or creator-added) can be transcribed. Facebook's auto-captioning is less comprehensive than Instagram's, so more Reels may lack captions.

Does this work with Facebook Watch videos?

Primarily designed for Reels. Watch videos may work if they have caption data, but results vary by video type and how the content was uploaded.

Is my Facebook data safe?

We don't access your Facebook account or any private data. We only read publicly available caption data from the specific URL you provide.

Can I use transcripts for my own Facebook videos?

Yes. Extract transcripts from your own public Reels to repurpose content, add accurate captions elsewhere, or document your video scripts.

Why are Facebook captions less available?

Facebook's auto-captioning rollout has been slower than Instagram's. Many older Reels and some newer ones simply don't have caption data attached.

What URL format works for Facebook?

We support facebook.com/reel/[ID] and fb.watch/[code] short links. The URL must point to a public Reel for extraction to work.

Same pricing as Instagram transcripts?

Yes, all platforms share the same usage pool. Free tier is 3/day total across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.

Can I extract from Facebook Stories?

No, Stories are ephemeral and don't have persistent, extractable caption data. Only Reels and some Watch videos with captions are supported.

Facebook Reel Transcript

Get text transcripts from Facebook Reels by pasting a public facebook.com/reel/ URL. We extract caption data with timestamps for copying or downloading.

Facebook Reels are Meta's short-form video format, similar to Instagram Reels but distributed on Facebook. The URL pattern is facebook.com/reel/[videoID]. Caption availability on Facebook Reels is less consistent than Instagram — auto-captioning exists but coverage varies. Our tool reads whatever caption data exists on the public video. Note that Facebook Watch (longer videos) and Facebook Reels are different features; our primary support is for Reels, though Watch videos with captions may work.

How It Works

Extract a Facebook Reel transcript in three steps:

Copy the URL — Copy the Reel URL from Facebook. Use the share option and copy link. The URL should look like facebook.com/reel/[numbers] or fb.watch/[code].
Paste and submit — Paste the URL into the form above and submit. We'll check for available caption data on that specific Reel.
Get your transcript — View the transcript with timestamps. Copy to clipboard for quick use, or download as SRT for video editing or TXT for documentation.

Output Formats

Same three output options as all platforms: timestamped text display, SRT download for video editors, and TXT download for simple text use. The timestamp format is standardized across all our supported platforms, so you can work consistently whether the source is Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube.

Facebook-Specific Limitations

Facebook Reel caption support is less predictable than Instagram. Many Reels have no captions available. We only support public Reels — private posts and friend-only content won't work. Facebook Watch long-form videos may work if captions exist, but results vary. Facebook Stories are not supported. If you frequently need Facebook video transcripts, be prepared for more 'no captions available' results than on Instagram or TikTok.

Facebook Reel Use Cases

Cross-platform content analysis: compare what performs on Facebook versus Instagram. Content repurposing: extract scripts from your own Facebook Reels for adaptation. Competitor research: see what messaging appears in successful Facebook video content. The same repurposing and analysis use cases apply as with Instagram, just with more variable caption availability.

Frequently asked questions

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