Instagram is a popular platform that focuses on visual content. Still, there are many occasions when the text in posts, comments, or captions holds valuable information you may want to copy and keep.
Whether it is a quote that resonates with you, a piece of advice, or an interesting link, knowing how to copy text from an Instagram post on your iPhone is instrumental. While Instagram doesn’t offer an official option to copy text directly from the images, it is possible to copy text from captions, comments, and bios with simple steps. In this article, we will walk you through the process of copying text from Instagram posts on your iPhone in an easy and convenient way.
Copying Text from Instagram Captions
Instagram captions are the text descriptions that users add below their photos and videos. These captions can contain valuable information, such as links, quotes, or personal thoughts. Copying text from captions on Instagram is simple and can be done in just a few steps.
To copy a caption from a post on Instagram, you first need to open the Instagram app on your iPhone and find the post with the caption you want to copy. Once you’ve found the post, tap on it to open it fully. When the post opens, scroll down to see the caption. You can then tap and hold anywhere in the caption text. This action will highlight the text, and a menu will appear with options such as “Select All” and “Copy.” You can adjust the highlighted section to copy only a part of the caption and tap “Copy.” The caption text will now be saved to your clipboard, and you can paste it into any other app, such as Notes, WhatsApp, or even email. Hold down on the text area in the app where you want to paste the text, and the “Paste” option will appear.
Copying Text from Instagram Comments
Instagram comments provide a space for users to engage with posts and often contain additional valuable content, such as advice or responses to questions. If you come across a comment you’d like to copy; the process is similar to copying text from a caption.
To copy a comment, open the Instagram app on your iPhone and find the post with the comment you want to copy. Once the post appears on your screen, tap the speech bubble icon beneath the post to open the comments section. When you scroll through the comments, find the one you want to copy. Tap and hold on to the comment’s text until it becomes highlighted, and the options to either “Select All” or “Copy” appear. Once the comment is highlighted, you can adjust the selection if needed. Tap “Copy” to add the comment text to your clipboard. You can now paste it wherever you wish, such as in a note-taking app, messaging platform, or social media platform.
Copying Text from Instagram Bios
Instagram bios are part of user profiles, where individuals often include important information about themselves, such as contact details, website links, and social media handles. Copying text from someone’s Instagram bio is straightforward.
First, open Instagram and visit the user’s profile page whose bio you want to copy. Tap on their profile picture or username to access their page. Once the page loads, look for the bio section under the user’s name and profile picture. Tap and hold on to the bio text to activate the text selection feature. You will then see the option to highlight the bio text. Adjust the highlighted area to select the text you want to copy. Once the desired text is selected, tap the “Copy” option to save it to your clipboard. From there, you can paste the copied text into any preferred application.
Copying Text from Instagram Stories
While Instagram posts and comments allow for easy text selection, Instagram Stories present a bit of a challenge because they disappear after 24 hours and don’t offer an easy way to copy the text directly. However, there are still ways to save and extract text from stories.
One option is to take a screenshot of the Instagram Story that contains the text you want to copy. To take a screenshot, simultaneously press the power and volume-up buttons on your iPhone. This will capture the image of the Story. Afterward, you can use Optical Character Recognition (OCR) apps like Google Keep or Text Scanner to extract the text from the screenshot. Once the text is extracted, you can copy and paste it into another app.
Alternatively, if the text in the Instagram Story is short, you can manually type it out by viewing it and transcribing the necessary information. While this may not be the most efficient method, it works if you want to copy small bits of text that are crucial for you.
Challenges and Workarounds
While copying text from Instagram posts is relatively easy, there are some challenges you may encounter. The main limitation is that Instagram does not allow you to copy text from images. However, a few workarounds can help you overcome this limitation.
One common workaround is using text recognition apps (OCR apps) to extract text from images. These apps can scan photos or screenshots and convert the text into a digital format you can copy and paste. Google Keep and Microsoft OneNote are two popular apps that offer text recognition features. You can also search for other apps specifically designed for OCR, many of which are free to use.
If you cannot copy text from Instagram posts, comments, or bios, it could be due to a temporary glitch in the app. In such cases, it’s a good idea to check for updates and ensure you are using the latest version of Instagram. Sometimes, clearing the app’s cache or restarting the app can also resolve such issues.