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AI video translator

Automatically translate video content into 70+ languages in just a few clicks. Get instant and accurate results using AI.

  • Translate audio and on-screen elements
  • Add translated closed captions
  • 70+ languages supported

Automatically translate audio from video

Synthesia's video/audio translator takes the audio in the original language, and creates a voiceover in the target language in seconds.

Automatically translate on-screen text

The automatic translation process isn't limited to subtitles and audio files. You can also choose to translate all on-screen text elements to seamlessly sync them with the narration.

Add translated subtitles

Use the video subtitle translator to automatically add subtitles in the target language to your video file. Your audio and subtitles will be in sync.

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How to translate a video online

Step 1. Select the video you want to translate

Create a Synthesia account. Then, choose a video from your dashboard or make a new one.

Step 2. Choose the language(s) you want to translate your video to

Click on 'Add Languages' and browse the list of languages you can translate your video into. You can translate to several languages at once.

Step 3. Click on 'Translate'

To translate a video, all you need is to press the 'Translate' button, and let Synthesia do the work. Your translated videos will appear in a new folder.

Step 4. Download or stream the translated video

Once you review and make any needed adjustments, you can download your video easily, upload it to to your YouTube channel, or download the subtitles as an .srt file.

Why is Synthesia the best video translator app?

Translate all video elements

Translate all the elements of your video - audio, subtitles, and on-screen elements - at the click of a button.

Fast and accurate video translation

Synthesia's video and voice translation tool can produce accurate and reliable translations in a matter of seconds.

Built-in AI narrators

To make your videos even more engaging and accessible, add AI-powered avatars to perfectly narrate your videos.

Integrated video editing tools

Aside from automatic voice translations, Synthesia allows you to create and translate your videos all in one browser-based tool.

BENEFITS

4 main benefits of video translation

Using online translation tools is incredibly easy, but why should you even translate your videos in the first place?

Save time and money

Using online video translation services is a much faster and cheaper way to translate videos compared to traditional methods.

Reach a global audience

Break down language barriers and reach an international audience in different languages without speaking them.

Improve accessibility

Ensure that your video content is accessible to as many people as possible by translating it to their native language.

Increase engagement

Making content understandable to non-native speakers can boost views, clicks, and shares on your YouTube videos.

customer stories

Here's why 50,000+ companies use Synthesia

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Faster video creation

"Synthesia’s AI voiceovers sold me instantly. They give us the ability to pivot and create video content much faster than before"

Ann Stutler
Senior Manager of Training & Learning at Division Maintenance Group
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No actors - no costs

"Relying on external agencies and hiring voiceover actors in multiple language was extremely costly. So it would either mean stretching the budget or no video at all."

Jason Etherington
Global L&D Sales Learning Strategy Manager at Xerox
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Speed, simplicity and ease

"We can record anytime and anywhere with greater speed, simplicity, and ease. It not only optimizes work schedules but also increases productivity and benefits the quality of our educational materials."

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Pedro da Silva
Global Educational Services Manager at Fiery
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Translate video content into 70+ languages

Translate your video into multiple languages in just a few minutes. Our list of supported languages is constantly growing.

FAQs

All your video translation questions answered

How can I translate video to English?

To translate video to English subtitles:

  1. Log in to Synthesia a choose any video in your dashboard.
  2. Select the options menu located on the top right of the video and click on 'Translate'.
  3. From the dropdown, select 'English (British)' or 'English (American) as the target language.
  4. Optionally enable the 'Only translate script' toggle to leave the on-screen text in the original language.
  5. Finally, click on 'Translate' again and your video will be translated to English in seconds. The translated video will also include English subtitles.

What is a video language translator?

A video translator is a tool that allows you to translate your video files from one language to another, typically through the use of subtitles, dubbed voiceovers or both.

How does online video translation work?

Online video translation involves automatic transcription of the original video's audio to create a text script, which is then translated into the desired language(s) using AI. The text files can then be converted as subtitles or dubbed voiceovers.

How can I translate my video?

Here's how to translate your videos using Synthesia:

  1. Simply select the video you wish to translate.
  2. Choose the target language(s), and click on 'Translate'.
  3. Once the translation is complete, simply download or stream the video online. You can also download the translated subtitles in a separate .srt file.

Can you Google Translate from a video?

Google Translate does not have the capability to translate spoken words directly from a video. However, you can use a workaround: first transcribe the spoken words into text (you can YouTube’s automatic transcription service if the video is hosted there or use another transcription service), then input that text into Google Translate to get translations in the desired language.

You can even turn the translated text file into an audio file for a voiceover using a text-to-speech tool.

How to translate audio from a video?

To translate audio from video using Synthesia, simply turn on the 'Only translate script' toggle when using the translation feature. The audio will be translated, but the on-screen elements will remain in the original language.

What types of videos can you translate in Synthesia?

Synthesia works not only as a YouTube video translator, but as a video and voice translator for all types of videos - training videos, explainers, internal communication videos, and more. Simply upload your translated videos to YouTube and you're done!