How to Dub your YouTube Videos

Sometimes subtitles are not enough on YouTube.

Dubbing can help you break language barriers more effectively and reach a global audience.

This guide will show you how you can do it for free, and with an AI tool.

Why Dub Your YouTube Video?

You might already add foreign subtitles to all your YouTube videos. But when you dub your content, you replace the original audio with a new audio track in a different language. This can have an interesting impact on your viewing stats :

• Improve Monetization Results : Reaching a broader audience can significantly boost your monetization efforts. With more viewers from different parts of the world, your videos are more likely to appear in international feeds, leading to higher ad impressions and better sponsorship opportunities​. ‍
• Increase Engagement : Engagement is key to growing your YouTube channel. Dubbing your videos can help increase likes, shares, comments, and subscriptions. Viewers are more likely to engage with content that they can easily understand. ‍
• Boost Your Reputation : Providing dubbed content shows that you care about your audience and are willing to go the extra mile to meet their needs. It demonstrates your commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, which can enhance your reputation as a content creator​.

How to Dub Your YouTube Video for Free

This year, Google is planning to integrate a new tool called Aloud, which automates the dubbing process.

With Aloud, you upload your video, and the tool generates a transcript. You can then translate this transcript into multiple languages using Aloud's AI technology. After translation, the AI generates a dubbed audio track that you can review and edit.

This tool is currently being released into YouTube, so you just have to wait to get the access to the feature.

Manual Dubbing with Free Tools

In the meantime, if you prefer a hands-on approach, you can manually dub your videos using free tools. It can be time-consuming, but if you want still to do it, here’s a guide:

1. Script Translation: First, translate your video script into the target language. You can use free translation tools like Google Translate or DeepL. While these tools are not perfect, they provide a good starting point. It's important to review and refine the translation to ensure it captures the original message accurately​)​.
2. Recording Your Voiceover: Use a free audio recording software like Audacity. Find a quiet space to record your voiceover. Ensure that the microphone is of good quality to avoid background noise. Record the translated script, making sure your speech matches the pacing of the original video​.
3. Syncing Audio with Video: Use free video editing software like OpenShot or DaVinci Resolve to sync your new audio track with the video. Import your video and the recorded audio into the software. Adjust the audio to match the lip movements and timing of the original video.
4. Final Edits and Export: After syncing, review the entire video to ensure the audio is clear and well-timed. Make any necessary adjustments. Once satisfied, export the video in your preferred format. Most free video editing software allows you to export in high-quality formats suitable for YouTube​​.

Dubbing Your YouTube Video with AI: Checksub Offers a Streamlined Process

Checksub makes dubbing your YouTube videos fast and accuracte with advanced AI tools. Here’s how you can dub your videos using Checksub.

Step 1: Upload Your YouTube Video to Checksub

Log in to your Checksub account. Click the 'Upload' button and select 'YouTube.' You can paste the URL of your YouTube video or upload the video file directly from your computer.

Step 2: Proofread the Transcription and Translation

After uploading, Checksub automatically generates a transcription and translation of your video. Review and proofread this transcription using Checksub’s editor. Accurate transcription is crucial for creating a high-quality dub. Make sure all the text matches the original dialogue before proceeding​​.

Step 3: Generate AI Dubbing

Next, use Checksub’s AI dubbing feature to translate your video into the desired language. The AI clones your voice, ensuring the translated audio sounds natural and professional. Checksub isolates your voice from background sounds, providing clear and high-quality audio. The editor will automatically adjust lip synchronization to match the dubbed audio with the video perfectly​.

Once you are satisfied with the dubbing, download your video. Checksub allows you to download the video with the dubbed version with or without subtitles. You can also export your video directly to YouTube.