What you get

Captions that earn the linger.

Hook in the first line

Instagram cuts after one line on the feed. Yours has to make people tap 'more'.

Story-driven middle

Specific, concrete, human. Not a recap — a narrative that uses what the video said.

CTA that fits IG

Comment-driven, save-driven, or share-driven. We pick the one that fits the content.

3-7 smart hashtags

Mix of niche and broad. No #love, no #insta — just hashtags that match what the post is actually about.

How it works

From video to feed in a minute.

01

Paste the YouTube URL

Your own content or someone else's — all works.

02

Pick the post type

Carousel intro, single-image, Reel caption — each generates differently.

03

Copy and schedule

Drop into Later, Buffer, or Instagram's native scheduler.

Examples

Inputs, outputs.

▸ Tutorial video
Carousel caption inviting saves and shares
▸ Personal story video
Story-driven caption with question CTA
▸ Mini-lecture or talk
Educational caption with key takeaway flagged
▸ Behind-the-scenes vlog
Conversational caption with relatable detail
Built for

For people whose audience is on Instagram.

Coaches & creators

Your YouTube content is for depth. Your Instagram is for reach. We bridge them.

Small business owners

Every product walkthrough or testimonial video becomes IG-native. No outsourcing needed.

Lifestyle & wellness creators

Long videos turn into reels, carousels, and stories with captions that match each format.

Questions

Honest answers.

Will the Instagram caption sound like me or like a robot?

RecapGPT preserves the speaker's voice in pull-quotes and writes connective prose in a neutral editorial tone. Most users tweak 10-15% before publishing — far less than starting from a raw transcript. If you want a stronger personal voice, edit the connective sentences and leave the quotes alone.

Is it really free?

Yes. You get 3 free conversions per month with no credit card required. Pro is $5.99/mo for unlimited conversions and longer videos. We don't run ads or sell your data.

What format does the output come in?

Markdown, HTML, or plain text — your choice. Works with WordPress, Ghost, Substack, Medium, Notion, Obsidian, and anything else that accepts standard text. No lock-in.

Can I convert someone else's YouTube video?

Yes, if the video is public. The output is your draft, but the underlying ideas belong to the original creator — cite them, link to the video, and don't republish verbatim. Best practice is to use AI drafts as a starting point for your own analysis or commentary, not a substitute for it.

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