How to Translate TikTok Videos

Jean-Marc
June 24, 2024

Wondering how to make your TikTok videos connect with a global audience?

TikTok do enable you to translate your videos automatically.

Here, we’ll show you how to use built-in automatic translation features on TikTok as a creator or user, but also an easier way to subtitle and even dub with AI.

How to Use Automatic Subtitling on TikTok

For now, the only way to translate your Tiktok video is to use TikTok built-in automatic captions features. Here's how it works :

Step 1: Upload Your Video: Start by uploading your video to TikTok. Once you’re on the upload screen, you’ll see a Captions button on the right side. Tap on this button to activate TikTok’s automatic captioning feature. TikTok will then begin transcribing the audio from your video​​.

Step 2: Ensure Clear Audio: To get the best results from the auto-caption feature, make sure your video’s audio is clear. Avoid background noise and speak clearly. This helps TikTok’s transcription software accurately capture what you’re saying, reducing the amount of editing you’ll need to do later​.

Step 3: Review and Edit Captions: After TikTok generates the captions, review them for accuracy. This step is crucial as automatic captions can sometimes be incorrect. Tap on the pencil icon next to the captions to open the editing interface. Here, you can correct any mistakes and ensure the subtitles match your speech perfectly​​.

Step 4: Save Your Edits: Once you’ve edited the captions, tap the save button. This saves your changes and ensures the subtitles will display correctly when your video is viewed.

Step 5: Publish Your Video: Now that your captions are ready, you can publish your video. The subtitles will automatically appear for viewers, enhancing their viewing experience and making your content more accessible to a wider audience.

How to Turn On Subtitles on TikTok as a User

Enabling subtitles on TikTok enhances your viewing experience, making it easier to follow along with videos even when you can’t turn on the sound. Here’s how you can turn on subtitles on TikTok:

Step 1: Enable Auto-Generated Captions : First, ensure that the auto-generated captions feature is enabled on your TikTok account. To do this, open the TikTok app and go to your profile. Tap the three lines in the top-right corner to access the menu. From there, go to “Settings and privacy”​.

Step 2: Access Accessibility Settings: Within the “Settings and privacy” menu, find and tap on “Accessibility.” In this section, you’ll see the option labeled “Always show auto-generated captions.” Toggle this option on. This setting ensures that whenever you watch a video with auto-generated captions, they will automatically be displayed​​.

Step 3: Manage Subtitles on Individual Videos: Even with auto-generated captions enabled, you have control over subtitles on individual videos. If you come across a video where the captions cover important visuals or if you simply prefer watching without them, you can easily hide them. Tap on the subtitles while watching the video. An option to “Hide captions” will pop up. Select this to remove the subtitles for that specific video​​.

Step 4: Re-enable Subtitles if Needed: If you decide you want the subtitles back, it’s just as easy to turn them on again. Tap the captions button on the video, and the subtitles will reappear. This flexibility allows you to customize your viewing experience based on your preferences and the context of your viewing environment​​.

How to Translate TikTok Videos Automatically

AI tools can help you translate your TikTok videos way more efficiently, and especially to dub your audio ! That's the case with Checksub dubbing and subtitling platform. Here’s how you can do it :

Step 1: Upload Your TikTok Video: First, download your TikTok video to your device. Then, go to the Checksub platform and log in to your account. Upload your TikTok video to Checksub. This is where the translation process begins​.

Step 2: Generate Subtitles: Once your video is uploaded, use Checksub’s automatic subtitling feature to create subtitles for your video. The platform uses advanced speech recognition technology to transcribe the audio into text. After the subtitles are generated, you can easily proofread and edit them using Checksub’s editor. This ensures that the text accurately matches the spoken content in your video​​.

Step 3: Generate AI Dubbing: With your subtitles ready, you can proceed to generate AI dubbing in your preferred language. Checksub offers a unique feature that clones your voice and isolates it from background sounds, making the dubbing process seamless. You can also edit the translation and adjust the lip synchronization to ensure that the dubbed audio matches the original video perfectly. This feature is especially useful for maintaining the authenticity of your content while making it accessible in multiple languages.

Step 4: Download and Upload: After you have generated and reviewed the AI dubbing, you can download your video with the translated subtitles or the dubbed audio. Checksub allows you to customize the appearance of your subtitles, including font, color, and size, to match the style of your video. Once you’re satisfied with the final product, download the video with stylish or dynamic burn-in subtitles or the dubbed version​.

Finally, upload the translated video back to TikTok.

Want to translate your TikTok videos easily and automatically ? Try Checksub for free.

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