How to Translate Instagram Videos : a Guide

Jean-Marc
June 24, 2024

Want to make your Instagram videos accessible to a global audience?

Translations can significantly boost your reach and engagement on the social media feed.

Here, you'll learn how to translate your Instagram video as a creator and viewers, and use AI tools to subtitle or even dub your videos.

How to translate your video with Instagram built-in features

For now, the only way to translate your Instagram video is by using built-in Instagram subtitling features. Here's how it works :

Using Auto-Captions for Instagram Reels

1. Open the Instagram App: Ensure your Instagram app is updated to the latest version. Open the app on your phone.

2. Create a New Reel: Tap the "+" icon to create a new post and select "Reel." Record a new video or upload an existing one from your gallery.

3. Enable Auto-Captions: After your video is ready, tap "Next" to go to the editing screen. Tap the sticker icon at the top and select the "Captions" sticker. Instagram will automatically transcribe the audio in your video into text. Choose from different text styles and formats to match your video’s look. Adjust the placement and color of the captions to ensure they are readable​​.

Adding Captions to Instagram Stories

For Stories the process is almost the same :

1. Record or Upload a Story: Open the Instagram app and swipe right to access the Stories camera. Record a new video or upload one from your camera roll.

2. Use the Captions Sticker: Tap the sticker icon and select the "Captions" sticker. Instagram will auto-generate captions for your video. Customize the text style and position it on the screen. Note that this feature is primarily available in English and might be limited based on your region​​.

Enabling Captions for All Videos

1. Access Settings: Go to your profile and tap the three horizontal lines to open the menu. Select "Settings," then "Account," and finally "Captions."

2. Turn On Captions: Toggle the switch to enable auto-generated captions for all videos. This setting ensures captions are automatically added to your videos.

How to Turn On Translation on Instagram as a User

As a viewer, you can also access to video translation via live Instagram automatic captions. Here's how to turn it on :

1. Update Your Instagram App: First, ensure your Instagram app is updated to the latest version. New features, including auto-generated captions, are often available only in the latest updates.

2. Open Settings: Open the Instagram app on your device. Go to your profile by tapping on your profile picture at the bottom right corner. Then tap the three horizontal lines (hamburger menu) at the top right corner and select “Settings”​​.

3. Navigate to Captions Settings: In the Settings menu, go to “Account” and then select “Captions.” Here, you will find the option to enable captions. Toggle the switch to turn on auto-generated captions​.

4. Enable Captions for Individual Reels: If you don’t want captions on all videos, you can enable them for specific reels. When you come across a reel you want captions for, tap the three dots at the top right corner of the reel. Select “Manage captions” and toggle the switch to enable captions for that particular reel.

How to Translate Instagram Videos Automatically

Using AI tools to translate Instagram videos can save you time and effort. Checksub, an AI dubbing and subtitling platform, offers a seamless process to translate and dub your videos. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Upload Your Instagram Video: First, log in to your Checksub account. Click on the “Upload” button and select your Instagram video. The platform supports various video formats, ensuring an easy upload process​.

2. Generate Subtitles: Once your video is uploaded, use Checksub’s AI to generate subtitles automatically. The AI will transcribe the audio into text, creating subtitles for your video. You can then proofread and edit these subtitles using Checksub’s user-friendly editor. This step ensures that the subtitles are accurate and perfectly synchronized with the audio​.

3. Generate AI Dubbing: After the subtitles are ready, proceed to generate the AI dubbing. Select the language you want your video to be dubbed in. Checksub’s AI will clone your voice and isolate it from background sounds, providing a natural and synchronized dubbing. You also have the option to edit the translation and adjust lips synchronization to ensure the dub matches the original video perfectly​.

4. Download Your Translated Video: Once the dubbing is complete, you can download your video. Checksub allows you to choose between downloading a video with burn-in subtitles or the dubbed video. Burn-in subtitles can be stylish or dynamic, enhancing the visual appeal of your video. The final step is to upload the translated video to your Instagram account​.

Want to easily translate and enhance your Instagram videos ? Try Checksub for free.

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