Narration in Instagram reel videos is a resource that allows you to overlay the original audio with instant text conversion tools, simulating Google's voice or other robotic voices. It is also possible to place the narration in your own voice on Instagram Reels, in case you want to dream in a more natural way.
The short text conversion feature, known as Text-to-Speech, needs to be the CapCut app. The narration with your own voice can be done in the Instagram app itself, using the voice overlay resource.
Next, see how to place a narrative on Instagram reels:
How to place narration on Instagram Reels using CapCut
1. Open the CapCut app and tap “Edit”
Open the CapCut application on your Android phone or iPhone and tap the “Edit” option, the bottom edge of the screen.
![Screenshot of the CapCut application shows how to access the Edit option, treasure icon](https://theusaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1708243016_577_Voice-Over-how-to-add-narration-to-Instagram-Reels.png)
2. Tap “New Project” to set voice to read text
Tap the blue “New Project” button to start the process of converting text to speech on Instagram.
![Screenshot of the CapCut application shows how to access the New Project option](https://theusaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1708243016_780_Voice-Over-how-to-add-narration-to-Instagram-Reels.png)
3. Guide or video to insert narration that you want to use without reels
Select the video you want to use voice to read text and tap on top of it. Next, touch the blue “Add” button, at the bottom edge of the fabric.
![Screenshots of the CapCut application show how to select a video in the New Project](https://theusaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1708243016_803_Voice-Over-how-to-add-narration-to-Instagram-Reels.png)
4. Select “Text” and type the narrative content
Tap the “Text” option at the bottom and “Add Text”. Type the text that must be transformed into narration. Then, touch the check icon (✓) and do not sing directly on the fabric.
![Screenshots of the CapCut application show how to insert a legend in a video in a New Project](https://theusaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1708243016_370_Voice-Over-how-to-add-narration-to-Instagram-Reels.png)
5. Tap “Text Conversation”
Tap the “Text Conversation in False” option at the bottom of the screen. Select the “Português” option and select the Google voice (Júlia) or another robotic narration for the video. Tap the check icon (✓) to conclude.
![Screenshots of the CapCut application show how to use the Text Conversation function in a video in a New Project](https://theusaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1708243016_813_Voice-Over-how-to-add-narration-to-Instagram-Reels.png)
6. Adjust the tempo line with the narration to use the Instagram reels
Add the orange audio box, pack the time line, to adjust the legend with the text and the video time. Repeat the process until you insert the entire video narration for the Instagram Reels.
![Screenshot of the CapCut application shows how to use the time line in a video in the New Project](https://theusaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1708243017_91_Voice-Over-how-to-add-narration-to-Instagram-Reels.png)
7. Export narrated video to use Instagram Reels
After editing the video, tap the button to top, right at the top, to export the content. Adjust the image quality and touch the blue “Save Device” button to conclude. Now you can publish the video on Instagram Reels.
![Screenshots of the CapCut application show how to export a video in a New Project](https://theusaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1708243017_504_Voice-Over-how-to-add-narration-to-Instagram-Reels.png)
How to place a narration on Instagram Reels with your own voice
1. Open the Instagram app and tap the “+” to create a post
Open the Instagram application on your Android or iPhone and tap the “+” icon, at the bottom center of the screen, to create a post.
![Screenshot of the Instagram application shows how to access the Nova Publicação section](https://theusaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1708243017_895_Voice-Over-how-to-add-narration-to-Instagram-Reels.png)
2. Select the “Reel” option on Instagram
Select the “Reel” option, on the bar at the bottom of the canvas, to create a new Instagram post.
![Screenshots of the Instagram application show how to access the Novo Reel option](https://theusaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1708243017_441_Voice-Over-how-to-add-narration-to-Instagram-Reels.png)
3. Tap on the top of the video to activate narration on Instagram
Select the video that you wish to add to the narration with your own voice and touch it on top of it.
![Screenshot of the Instagram application shows how to create a new Reel](https://theusaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1708243017_280_Voice-Over-how-to-add-narration-to-Instagram-Reels.png)
4. Tap “Edit Video” to see the reel options
Tap the “Edit Video” option, on the bottom left, to open the reel editing options.
![Screenshot of the Instagram application shows how to access the 'Edit video' option" no reels](https://theusaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1708243017_502_Voice-Over-how-to-add-narration-to-Instagram-Reels.png)
5. Tap “Voice Override” and press the narration of the Instagram app
Select the “Voice Overlay” option and select the position on the time line to add narration on Instagram. Touch the white button to record the narration in your own voice. When you close the recording, touch “Conclude”.
![Screenshots of the Instagram application show how to use Voice Overlay in Reels](https://theusaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1708243017_690_Voice-Over-how-to-add-narration-to-Instagram-Reels.png)
6. Tap “Advance” to post or reel on Instagram
After recording and editing the narration sections, touch the top of the screen to view the preview of the video. Finally, touch the blue “Advance” button to access the Reel publication page.
![Screenshots of the Instagram application show how to use Voice Overlay in Reels](https://theusaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1708243017_221_Voice-Over-how-to-add-narration-to-Instagram-Reels.png)
Why does the Instagram Reels not appear in the text option?
Instagram's text feature – or Text-to-Speech – is available only in selected regions. Unfortunately, Brazil is not part of this list. Além disso, a tool naturally converts only texts into English.
Is it possible to add a legend to a narrative on Instagram?
Sim. There are different ways to place legend on Instagram reels. You can use the CapCut tools or the social network app itself to add legend to the content.
Can you place narration and music at the same time on Instagram reels?
Sim. You can insert your own narration and place music on Instagram reels. The social network editing tool allows you to use different audio files without the same content.
Can I edit a narration in a video soon on Instagram?
It is not possible to use Instagram or CapCut to edit a video as soon as it has narration. In these cases, the narration is part of the original audio of the material and cannot be modified. You can edit short videos without narration and use voice or falsified text overlay resources.
Voice Over: how to add narration to Instagram Reels