Example 01
Course lesson localization
An instructional clip is prepared for a second-language audience while keeping the visual lesson intact.
- Input:
- Source video and target language
- Settings:
- English to Spanish
HeyGen Video Translator
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HeyGen Video Translator
Upload a video, choose a target language, and create a localized version with translated speech for review.
HeyGen Video Translate: supported inputs and settings
video
- Reference video (required): MP4 or MOV, maximum 50MB. Duration is verified securely after upload. Maximum 120 seconds. Billing rounds up to the next second.
- Output language: English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Italian, German, Polish, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Dutch, Turkish, Korean, Danish, Arabic, Romanian, Mandarin, Filipino, Swedish, Indonesian, Ukrainian, Greek, Czech, Bulgarian, Malay, Slovak, Croatian, Tamil, Finnish, Russian, Afrikaans (South Africa), Albanian (Albania), Amharic (Ethiopia), Arabic (Algeria), Arabic (Bahrain), Arabic (Egypt), Arabic (Iraq), Arabic (Jordan), Arabic (Kuwait), Arabic (Lebanon), Arabic (Libya), Arabic (Morocco), Arabic (Oman), Arabic (Qatar), Arabic (Saudi Arabia), Arabic (Syria), Arabic (Tunisia), Arabic (United Arab Emirates), Arabic (Yemen), Armenian (Armenia), Azerbaijani (Latin, Azerbaijan), Bangla (Bangladesh), Basque, Bengali (India), Bosnian (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Bulgarian (Bulgaria), Burmese (Myanmar), Catalan, Chinese (Cantonese, Traditional), Chinese (Jilu Mandarin, Simplified), Chinese (Mandarin, Simplified), Chinese (Northeastern Mandarin, Simplified), Chinese (Southwestern Mandarin, Simplified), Chinese (Taiwanese Mandarin, Traditional), Chinese (Wu, Simplified), Chinese (Zhongyuan Mandarin Henan, Simplified), Chinese (Zhongyuan Mandarin Shaanxi, Simplified), Croatian (Croatia), Czech (Czechia), Danish (Denmark), Dutch (Belgium), Dutch (Netherlands), English (Australia), English (Canada), English (Hong Kong SAR), English (India), English (Ireland), English (Kenya), English (New Zealand), English (Nigeria), English (Philippines), English (Singapore), English (South Africa), English (Tanzania), English (UK), English (United States), Estonian (Estonia), Filipino (Philippines), Finnish (Finland), French (Belgium), French (Canada), French (France), French (Switzerland), Galician, Georgian (Georgia), German (Austria), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Greek (Greece), Gujarati (India), Hebrew (Israel), Hindi (India), Hungarian (Hungary), Icelandic (Iceland), Indonesian (Indonesia), Irish (Ireland), Italian (Italy), Japanese (Japan), Javanese (Latin, Indonesia), Kannada (India), Kazakh (Kazakhstan), Khmer (Cambodia), Korean (Korea), Lao (Laos), Latvian (Latvia), Lithuanian (Lithuania), Macedonian (North Macedonia), Malay (Malaysia), Malayalam (India), Maltese (Malta), Marathi (India), Mongolian (Mongolia), Nepali (Nepal), Norwegian Bokmål (Norway), Pashto (Afghanistan), Persian (Iran), Polish (Poland), Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Romanian (Romania), Russian (Russia), Serbian (Latin, Serbia), Sinhala (Sri Lanka), Slovak (Slovakia), Slovenian (Slovenia), Somali (Somalia), Spanish (Argentina), Spanish (Bolivia), Spanish (Chile), Spanish (Colombia), Spanish (Costa Rica), Spanish (Cuba), Spanish (Dominican Republic), Spanish (Ecuador), Spanish (El Salvador), Spanish (Equatorial Guinea), Spanish (Guatemala), Spanish (Honduras), Spanish (Mexico), Spanish (Nicaragua), Spanish (Panama), Spanish (Paraguay), Spanish (Peru), Spanish (Puerto Rico), Spanish (Spain), Spanish (United States), Spanish (Uruguay), Spanish (Venezuela), Sundanese (Indonesia), Swahili (Kenya), Swahili (Tanzania), Swedish (Sweden), Tamil (India), Tamil (Malaysia), Tamil (Singapore), Tamil (Sri Lanka), Telugu (India), Thai (Thailand), Turkish (Türkiye), Ukrainian (Ukraine), Urdu (India), Urdu (Pakistan), Uzbek (Latin, Uzbekistan), Vietnamese (Vietnam), Welsh (United Kingdom), Zulu (South Africa), English - Your Accent, English - American Accent
- Translation quality: Speed — 8 credits / second, Precision — 16 credits / second
- Input
- A video up to 120 seconds, target language, and Speed or Precision mode (Precision by default).
- Output
- A translated video with localized audio and the original visual track.
HeyGen Video Translator examples
Review the input type and core settings before starting your own version.
Verified examples from this tool are still being collected.
The gallery contains creative or input references. These do not demonstrate results from this page’s tool.
Explore the examples, compare the visual choices, and open a card for a prompt or input guide. Published source records and editorial reference prompts are distinguished below. File dimensions and duration describe the downloaded asset.
Prepare the input
A video with intelligible speech and a selected target language.
What to compare
Choose the target language and translation mode. Compare the meaning, names, numbers and timing against the source recording.
Example boundaries
Short spoken examples show delivery and pacing. Have a speaker of the target language review meaning; lip movement alone cannot establish translation accuracy.
Source review: 2026-09-08. Preview dimensions are measured from the original files.
Creative reference
Presenter in a warmly lit shop
For framing or visual direction; not a verified output from this tool.
810 × 1080 · 15.1 s
Input and review guide
Input and review guide
Choose the target language and translation mode. Compare the meaning, names, numbers and timing against the source recording.
This workflow is driven by uploaded media and the controls in the form. The guide describes preparation and review, not a recovered text prompt.
Creative reference
Television presenter with language captions
For framing or visual direction; not a verified output from this tool.
1288 × 720 · 11.5 s
Input and review guide
Input and review guide
Choose the target language and translation mode. Compare the meaning, names, numbers and timing against the source recording.
This workflow is driven by uploaded media and the controls in the form. The guide describes preparation and review, not a recovered text prompt.
Creative reference
Beauty close-up with headphones
For framing or visual direction; not a verified output from this tool.
1920 × 1080 · 15.1 s
Input and review guide
Input and review guide
Choose the target language and translation mode. Compare the meaning, names, numbers and timing against the source recording.
This workflow is driven by uploaded media and the controls in the form. The guide describes preparation and review, not a recovered text prompt.
Input reference
Presenter against an office backdrop
For framing or visual direction; not a verified output from this tool.
1280 × 720
Input and review guide
Input and review guide
Choose the target language and translation mode. Compare the meaning, names, numbers and timing against the source recording.
This workflow is driven by uploaded media and the controls in the form. The guide describes preparation and review, not a recovered text prompt.
Creative reference
Friends tasting drinks together
For framing or visual direction; not a verified output from this tool.
1920 × 1080 · 15 s
Input and review guide
Input and review guide
Choose the target language and translation mode. Compare the meaning, names, numbers and timing against the source recording.
This workflow is driven by uploaded media and the controls in the form. The guide describes preparation and review, not a recovered text prompt.
Creative reference
Man speaking beside a microphone
For framing or visual direction; not a verified output from this tool.
810 × 1080 · 15.1 s
Input and review guide
Input and review guide
Choose the target language and translation mode. Compare the meaning, names, numbers and timing against the source recording.
This workflow is driven by uploaded media and the controls in the form. The guide describes preparation and review, not a recovered text prompt.
Creative reference
Open sea beneath a pale sky
For framing or visual direction; not a verified output from this tool.
1920 × 1080 · 15.1 s
Input and review guide
Input and review guide
Choose the target language and translation mode. Compare the meaning, names, numbers and timing against the source recording.
This workflow is driven by uploaded media and the controls in the form. The guide describes preparation and review, not a recovered text prompt.
Creative reference
Woman recording with a studio microphone
For framing or visual direction; not a verified output from this tool.
810 × 1080 · 15.1 s
Input and review guide
Input and review guide
Choose the target language and translation mode. Compare the meaning, names, numbers and timing against the source recording.
This workflow is driven by uploaded media and the controls in the form. The guide describes preparation and review, not a recovered text prompt.
Creative reference
Woman speaking in a sunlit kitchen
For framing or visual direction; not a verified output from this tool.
1920 × 1080 · 15.1 s
Input and review guide
Input and review guide
Choose the target language and translation mode. Compare the meaning, names, numbers and timing against the source recording.
This workflow is driven by uploaded media and the controls in the form. The guide describes preparation and review, not a recovered text prompt.
Creative reference
Decorative objects on a shelf
For framing or visual direction; not a verified output from this tool.
1920 × 1080 · 15.1 s
Input and review guide
Input and review guide
Choose the target language and translation mode. Compare the meaning, names, numbers and timing against the source recording.
This workflow is driven by uploaded media and the controls in the form. The guide describes preparation and review, not a recovered text prompt.
Creative reference
Figure facing a dimly lit room
For framing or visual direction; not a verified output from this tool.
1920 × 1080 · 15.1 s
Input and review guide
Input and review guide
Choose the target language and translation mode. Compare the meaning, names, numbers and timing against the source recording.
This workflow is driven by uploaded media and the controls in the form. The guide describes preparation and review, not a recovered text prompt.
Input reference
Interpreter wearing a headset
For framing or visual direction; not a verified output from this tool.
1920 × 1080
Input and review guide
Input and review guide
Choose the target language and translation mode. Compare the meaning, names, numbers and timing against the source recording.
This workflow is driven by uploaded media and the controls in the form. The guide describes preparation and review, not a recovered text prompt.
Creative reference
Woman in a dark interior
For framing or visual direction; not a verified output from this tool.
1920 × 1080 · 15.1 s
Input and review guide
Input and review guide
Choose the target language and translation mode. Compare the meaning, names, numbers and timing against the source recording.
This workflow is driven by uploaded media and the controls in the form. The guide describes preparation and review, not a recovered text prompt.
Creative reference
Close-up of a hand holding a microphone
For framing or visual direction; not a verified output from this tool.
810 × 1080 · 15.1 s
Input and review guide
Input and review guide
Choose the target language and translation mode. Compare the meaning, names, numbers and timing against the source recording.
This workflow is driven by uploaded media and the controls in the form. The guide describes preparation and review, not a recovered text prompt.
Example 02
Marketing video translation
A campaign explanation is adapted for a new market with translated speech and timing.
- Input:
- Source video and target language
- Settings:
- English to French
Example 03
Creator content localization
A talking-head episode is translated for an international publishing channel.
- Input:
- Source video and target language
- Settings:
- English to Japanese
How to use HeyGen Video Translator
01
Upload the source video
Choose a video you own or are authorized to localize, with clear speech and a supported duration and format.
02
Choose the target language
Select the output language shown in the form and check the source audio before submitting.
03
Generate and review synchronization
Submit after checking the estimate, then listen for translation accuracy, timing, pronunciation, and missing sections.
HeyGen Video Translator use cases
Course and training localization
Make lessons and onboarding videos easier to access for international learners and teams.
Global marketing content
Adapt product explainers, demos, and campaign videos for another market.
Creator audience expansion
Offer existing episodes or tutorials in additional languages without recreating every shot.
Input requirements and limitations
Prepare your input
Use clear single-speaker audio
Clean speech with limited music and overlapping voices gives translation and timing systems better input.
Confirm language and rights
Check the selected target language and ensure you are authorized to upload and redistribute the source video.
Know the limits
Names and jargon need review
Proper nouns, specialized vocabulary, jokes, and brand language may require manual corrections.
Timing can shift
Longer translated phrases may alter pauses or mouth timing; review the complete output before publishing.
HeyGen Video Translator vs alternatives
| Option | Best for | Key difference |
|---|---|---|
| AI Video Translator | Localizing an existing video | Translates speech and output language while preserving the source visuals. |
| AI Talking Video | Generating speech from a still portrait | Starts with an image and audio rather than an existing video. |
| Video Face Swap | Changing a face in footage | Edits visual identity and does not translate the spoken language. |
Frequently asked questions
Choose from the supported target languages shown in the generator before starting your translation.
Voice preservation is not guaranteed by the current VibeAha contract. Review pronunciation, tone, names, and timing before publishing.
Videos must be at most 120 seconds. Speed costs 8 credits per second and Precision costs 16, with duration rounded up to a whole second.
Only when you have rights to the source video, speech, music, visuals, and translated output for the intended market.