Video internationalization

How to translate videos into other languages

Subtitles, voice over or dubbing: compare the three ways to translate a video, what they cost and which one suits your audience and platform.

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In short

There are three ways to translate a video: subtitles, the most affordable; voice over, a narrating voice over the original audio; or dubbing, which replaces the voice and syncs it to the video. With dubbing and a cloned voice your audience hears the same presenter without having to read.

The three options compared

Option	Viewer experience	Relative cost	Best for
Subtitles	Reads while hearing the original language	Low	Social media, indie film, accessibility
Voice over	Hears a narration over the audio	Medium	Documentaries, interviews, corporate
AI dubbing	Hears the whole video in their language	Medium (USD 6 to 10 per minute)	YouTube, courses, entertainment

How a video is translated, step by step

The original audio is transcribed.
The script is translated and reviewed by a human translator.
The new voice or subtitles are generated.
Everything is synced to the video and mixed with music and effects.
It is reviewed and exported for each platform.

What you need to get there

Subtitles

The fastest way to reach audiences who read.

Voice over

Clear narration when lip sync does not matter.

Cloned-voice dubbing

The whole video in another language with the presenter’s voice.

Process

How we work on your project

Tell us about your project
Send us the video, audio or text, the target language and where you will publish it. We reply with a quote.
Translation and adaptation
We transcribe and translate, and a human specialist reviews terms, tone and cultural references.
Voice, subtitles and editing
We generate the cloned or AI voice, sync it to the video and add subtitles.
Review and delivery
You review the result, request changes and receive files ready for each platform.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to translate a 10-minute video?

With Burton Studios AI dubbing, between USD 60 (Tier 1, one presenter) and USD 100 (Cinematic), with basic subtitles included.

Is it better to dub or subtitle a YouTube video?

If your audience watches attentively and you want it to feel like original content, dubbing works better. If you publish on social media, where many watch without sound, subtitles are essential.

Can I upload one video with several languages to YouTube?

YouTube lets you add audio tracks in other languages on channels that have the feature enabled. If yours does not, you can publish separate versions or use subtitles.

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