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How to Translate Video Captions Into Another Language
23 October 2026 · 6 min read · CaptionFy team
Translated captions let one video work for several audiences. Done well, they feel native; done badly, they feel machine-made. Here is how to get it right.
When translation is worth it
Translate when a meaningful part of your audience speaks a different language, or when you want to test a new market without re-recording.
Keep timing intact
Translated lines are often longer or shorter than the original. Keep each translated line tied to the same moment in the speech, and split long translations into two short lines.
Review with a native speaker
AI translation is fast and usually good, but idioms and humour can slip. A quick review by a native speaker catches the few lines that need rewording.
The short version
Translate for real audiences, keep lines short and timed, and get one native read-through.
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