Let’s talk about AI video translation

AI video translation combines multiple AI tools to translate the spoken content of a video from one language to another. The translated content can then be used to create AI dubbing audio tracks or subtitles. This enables businesses to create high-quality, multilingual content quickly and easily.

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      Multilingual AI dubbing and subtitles make it easier for content creators to reach people with diverse needs, engaging with them in their native language.

      Breaking down language barriers to reach a wider, global audience by using AI dubbing and subtitling makes sense for businesses on a budget. Translating marketing videos, seminars, training material and other video content can free up time and resources. However, the convenience of AI video translation comes at a price... read on to find out more.

      How does AI video translation work?

      Despite its sophistication, AI video translation is usually very straightforward: automatic speech recognition (ASR) software isolates the audio track from your video, automatically creating a transcription. You then choose your target language, and the transcription is translated. Once the translation is checked for errors, the software can create subtitles or a dubbing track.

      AI subtitles

      AI video translation tools create subtitles automatically by analysing the text of transcripts. AI networks are trained to translate by ‘learning’ from large, multilingual data sets.

      AI dubbing

      The most sophisticated AI video translation tools include automatic dubbing. This synchronises the dubbed track seamlessly with the original video content to create a realistic viewing experience.

      AI dubbing tools can use translated transcriptions to generate synthetic voice-overs. This process involves training AI networks to accurately mimic human speech patterns using a vast amount of data.

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      How good is AI video translation?

      In recent years, advancements in AI have improved the accuracy of AI video translation. Nonetheless, it's important to be aware that AI translation is never perfect.

      Let’s have a look at some of the problems:

      What’s the best AI video translation tool? Here’s the short answer

      For a feature-rich tool capable of both automatic subtitling and dubbing, choose ElevenLabs. Multi-level subscription plans are well priced, it’s easy –to use and backed up by solid customer support.

      What AI video translation tools are available?

      As a leading language services provider, we know what matters to our customers. It’s important to select an AI video translation tool that matches your needs and budget. However, with hundreds available, that’s time-consuming and can feel daunting. To save you the headache, we’ve researched four AI tools ourselves.

      Here’s what we found:

      Service Used for Pros Cons Price Verdict
      Happy Scribe Subtitles Good range of languages; customisable formatting options for subtitles Accuracy varies, especially with strong accents or technical content; limited free usage with many of the features being pay-gated Subscription-based pricing with a free trial available. Good customisation for subtitles and plenty of different languages on offer, although accuracy is not as good as some competitors. A good choice for creators looking for subtitles only.
      Veed.io Subtitling and dubbing Simple to use; intuitive interface; supports a good range of languages Accuracy varies depending on language pairs; very limited customisation; feature-light Subscription-based pricing with a free plan available Lacking some of the more advanced features of other advanced solutions, but its affordability and ease of use make it a good option for businesses with a smaller budget and basic needs
      ElevenLabs Subtitling and dubbing Natural-sounding voices and voice cloning; easy-to-use interface Free plan only allows a short video translation each month; limited ‘tone of voice’ customisation options Free plans and subscription plans for various needs and budgets A solid choice for content creators looking for a reasonably priced and capable AI video translation tool
      Kapwing Subtitling Easy to use; good customer support; a good range of language pairs Only works online so needs a constant internet connection; free version only gives you 10 minutes of video translation each month Very limited free plan but multiple subscription plans available for different needs and budgets Really easy to use but priced the same as competitors with more sophisticated features

      Let’s take a look at how Elevenlabs is used for AI video dubbing

      AI video translation is easy with ElevenLabs. We tried the automatic dubbing tool. Here’s how:

      1. From the homepage, select ‘Dubbing’ from the ‘Products’ menu
      2. Select your video’s source language, or ask the tool to auto-detect, and specify your target language
      3. Enter your video’s URL, upload your video
      4. The video is automatically dubbed. Replay your video and check the quality. You can download the results or choose ‘Unlock More Dubbing’ to access more customisation options and sign up to a plan.

      AI video translation: what are the drawbacks?

      While AI video translation enables multilingual video content to be published quickly and at a low cost, it shouldn’t be used as a standalone solution. This is particularly true for projects that demand high-quality results. Errors can and do happen

      AI video translation has problems with accuracy. Errors are relatively common when compared to translations created by a native-speaker. It also struggles to replicate the more complex emotions carried by the human voice. Another problem area for AI is the way that human speakers use emphasis and timing to add gravitas, humour or to enhance the audience’s understanding of difficult concepts.

      It’s crucial to acknowledge that while AI video translation might make multilingual dubbing and subtitling quick and cheap, it’s not suited to creating high-quality content.

      What are AI voice translation gadgets?

      AI voice translation gadgets use AI technology to translate spoken words and phrases from one language to another. This kind of application is really handy for communicating in real time.

      Find out more: Instant translator devices and gadgets

      Our translation services

      Teaming AI video with human translators offers the best hybrid solution: video translations can be created quickly, and human translators can check the quality of the output, flag up problems and make any changes necessary.

      As a member of TransPerfect, the world’s leading language service provider, we’ve embraced the opportunities that AI translation creates. That’s why we offer our customers bespoke, hybrid solutions for video translation that combine cutting-edge technology with native-speaking language professionals. Whether you need a full, end-to-end translation service or just post-production AI editing, we can help.

      We have specialist translators working in more than 200 languages and dialects who are backed up by an AI editing team. We can tailor a solution to fit into your existing workflow, offering language support exactly where you need it.

      If you’re considering using AI video translation, talk to our team first to find out how we can help you achieve your aims while avoiding the pitfalls.

      Key takeaways

      • AI video translation uses ASR to isolate vocal content on videos
      • AI-generated transcriptions are translated to allow the creation of subtitles or dubbing tracks
      • AI video dubbing synchronises new language tracks with on-screen lip movements to create a realistic viewing experience
      • AI translation accuracy is unreliable
      • Natural emotional inflections and tones of voice cause problems for AI translation tools
      • A hybrid solution involving AI video translation and human translators is the best way to benefit from AI without compromising on quality
      • Semantix offers a full suite of language services, including hybrid solutions for businesses using AI video translation