Localize a creator video with AI dubbing and captions
Turn one video into localized versions with translated scripts, AI dubbing, captions, and platform-specific descriptions.
Setup time
90 minutes
Time saved
4-8 hours
Best for
Creators, Course sellers, Global marketers
Tools
Captions, ElevenLabs, ChatGPT, YouTube
Overview
This workflow helps creators test new language markets without rebuilding the entire video production process.
When to use this workflow
Tools you need
Captions
Video editing
AI video creation and editing app for captions, avatars, dubbing, eye contact, and social video workflows.
Visit websiteElevenLabs
Voice
AI voice generation and voiceover tool for videos, tutorials, and demos.
Visit websiteChatGPT
AI assistant
General AI assistant for drafting, reasoning, rewriting, and structured content generation.
Visit websiteYouTube
Video
Video platform and content source for long-form videos, tutorials, interviews, webinars, and audience research.
Visit websiteStep-by-step workflow
Prepare the source script
Export transcript, remove filler, and identify jokes, idioms, terms, and brand phrases that need localization.
Tool used
YouTube
Expected output
A clean source script.
Translate and adapt
Translate the script while adapting cultural references, pacing, CTA, and platform language.
Tool used
ChatGPT
Expected output
A localized script.
Generate dubbing and captions
Create dubbed audio or voiceover, then generate captions that match the local language.
Tool used
Captions
Expected output
Localized audio and captions.
Publish and compare
Upload localized versions and compare retention, comments, CTR, and subscriber conversion.
Tool used
YouTube
Expected output
A localized video test report.
Prompt templates
Localization adapter
Translate and localize this video script from [source language] to [target language]. Preserve meaning, adapt idioms, keep pacing natural, and flag phrases that need human review. Script: [paste]Localized metadata
Create localized title, description, pinned comment, hashtags, and thumbnail text for this video. Target audience: [audience]. Script summary: [paste]Automation ideas
- Create localized metadata after every upload
- Track retention by language
- Build a glossary of approved translations
Common mistakes
- Directly translating jokes and idioms
- Ignoring local platform norms
- Not reviewing sensitive terms
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