Instagram transcript and accessibility
How to turn an Instagram transcript into accessible captions
Accessible captions are more than words on screen. Start with an instagram transcript, then make each cue readable, well timed, and clear about speakers and meaningful sound.
Use the transcript as a draft
Preserve important wording, remove filler only when meaning stays intact, and keep meaningful cues such as [music] or [applause].
Make cues readable
- Keep short phrases together.
- Break at natural pauses.
- Use punctuation for sentence boundaries.
- Separate speakers when needed.
Check timing and sound
Play the video with captions and fix late cues, early disappearances, and overlaps. Use SRT for timed captions or VTT for browser players.
Keep uncertainty visible
Replay names, numbers, and words under music. Use [unclear] instead of guessing.
Final checklist
- Speech and meaningful sound are represented.
- Line breaks follow meaning.
- Speaker changes are clear.
- Timing works when watched.
- Uncertain audio is marked.