Reels need different captions than feed posts — shorter hooks, stronger CTAs, fewer hashtags. Describe your Reel and get three ready-to-paste options tuned for Instagram, not recycled TikTok copy.
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Paste any line into Clutvi — it expands into a full caption with hook, body, and hashtags.
"Watch this salon blowdry go from frizz to glass hair in 60 seconds"
Hook angle: before/after reveal · CTA: Book link in bio
"3 mistakes killing your Reels reach (and the fix takes 2 minutes)"
Hook angle: mistake list · CTA: Save for later
"What running a small bakery at 5am actually looks like — no aesthetic"
Hook angle: authenticity · CTA: Follow for daily BTS
"Honest review: this £12 serum vs the £45 one everyone recommends"
Hook angle: comparison · CTA: Link in bio / discount code
"Using this trending sound but for my niche: UK personal finance tips"
Hook angle: trend remix · CTA: Comment your niche
"Best coffee in Manchester — and yes I'm biased because I own it"
Hook angle: local pride · CTA: Tag a mate who needs this
Select Reels (not TikTok) so hooks and hashtag density match how Instagram surfaces content.
Casual, Funny, or Motivational — same Reel idea, three different tones to A/B test.
Each option includes a hook line, body copy, and a Reels-appropriate hashtag set. Paste straight into Instagram.
Most caption generators treat Instagram like one platform. Reels reward different patterns: punchier openers, save/share CTAs, and hashtags that match discovery behaviour — not 30-tag spam from 2019.
Input: "salon transformation Reel, balayage refresh, Manchester"
She walked in with brassy ends. Walked out with this ☀️
Full balayage refresh — 3 hours, one cuppa, zero damage. Save this for your next colour appointment 📍 Manchester
Strong Reel captions open with a hook in the first line, add context, and end with a CTA or question. Hashtags should be niche-specific — 5 to 12 is plenty.
Most UK creators see best results with 5–12 targeted hashtags. Clutvi generates a balanced mix of niche and discovery tags per caption.
Yes — select TikTok when generating for longer hooks and TikTok-native hashtag patterns. See our TikTok caption generator page too.
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