YouTube has expanded its horizon for creators and viewers by introducing an innovative audio dubbing tool that generates alternative audio tracks in multiple languages.
This new feature automatically translates English audio into several languages, including French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish. Conversely, videos in those languages will be dubbed in English. While the voice for English dubs may sound somewhat robotic, the audio remains clear and understandable.
For creators who have access to this tool, no additional steps are required. YouTube will automatically recognize the original language of the video and produce translated audio tracks. If you want to check your dubbed content, you can do so in the Languages section of YouTube Studio, where you’ll also have the option to listen to the dubs. If any of the dubs don’t meet your expectations, you can easily remove them.
This tool is available only for channels focused on educational and informational content that are part of the YouTube Partner Program. Eligible creators will find the feature under the advanced settings. YouTube has indicated plans to extend its availability to other channels soon.
To switch the audio on a video you’re watching, look for the “auto-dubbed” label. Click on the settings gear and navigate to the “audio track” option. Here, you can listen to the video in its original language or with the translated audio.
YouTube is committed to collaborating with Google DeepMind and Google Translate to enhance the quality of the dubs, ensuring they are more accurate, expressive, and natural.
