---
title: "How to add auto-captions to your Instagram Stories"
description: "Instagram has launched a new \"Captions\" feature that allows you to generate auto-captions for Instagram Stories."
datePublished: "2021-05-14"
dateUpdated: "2021-05-14"
author: "Alexandra Ceambur"
authorImage: "/img/blog/authors/profile-pic-alexandra-allebusinesscoach.webp"
postType: "blog"
tags: ["instagram", "instagram-stories"]
image: "/img/blog/how-to-add-auto-captions-to-your-instagram-stories/main.png"
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imageHeight: 1600
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Instagram has launched a ⚡️new "Captions"📲 feature that allows you to generate auto-captions for I[nstagram Stories.](/blog/instagram-story-tools) 

![Instagram stories auto captions](/img/blog/how-to-add-auto-captions-to-your-instagram-stories/screenshot-2021-05-14-at-11-42-11-am.webp){width="1172" height="1036"}

Source: Twitter

This is something exciting 🥳 that many creators were looking forward to - since it's now easier to share Stories without having to manually ⌨️ type in your captions.

Here's how to use the new "Captions" feature for your brand.

## How to add auto-captions to your Instagram Stories 

### **Step #1. 📲 Check if you already have this feature on Instagram Stories**

As with any new feature Instagram rolls out, they're launching them in phases based on geographical region. 

So how do you know if you already have the auto-captions feature?

➡️ Go to Instagram Stories and tap on Stickers. You should see a new sticker called "Captions". 

![Instagram stories new feature](/img/blog/how-to-add-auto-captions-to-your-instagram-stories/1-bqauoznntyudyd8v-giqkw.webp){width="827" height="409"}

If you don't see it, you can try to update your app. 

Else, it may be on the way soon! 

So all you have to do is wait.

### **Step #2. ⏺ Record a new video Instagram Story or upload a video from your camera roll**

I assume you know how to create and post an Instagram Story but if you don't 👉 c[***heck out this guide.***](/blog/instagram-stories)

### **Step #3. Add the "Captions" sticker to your Story**

Once your Instagram Story is recorded (or uploaded) tap on the Stickers menu and select the "Captions" sticker.

This feature will allow you to choose from 4 different text styles to add to your video. So choose the style you like ... 🤩

... And that's it!

![Caption sticker for Instagram stories](/img/blog/how-to-add-auto-captions-to-your-instagram-stories/screenshot-2021-05-14-at-11-51-03-am.webp){width="650" height="1154"}

The "Captions" sticker will transcribe ✍️ your audio and auto-generate captions for you. 

Just be sure to double-check the spelling and remove any mistakes before you post!

PS: Also it's worth mentioning that as of now, auto-captions are only available in the English 🇬🇧 language.

Good luck and happy captioning! If you try this feature and love it 😍 tag us in your Stories and let us see it!