YouTube set to expand AI-powered auto-dubbing feature
YouTube has announced that it is piloting new capabilities for auto-dubbing, whilst expanding the feature to more creators.
YouTube has announced the expansion of its ‘auto-dubbing’ feature, an AI-powered tool designed to help creators break language barriers and reach more audiences worldwide. This is great news for independent musicians and creators looking to broaden their global reach without the hassle of hiring professional translators or dubbing artists.
AI-powered auto-dubbing was introduced to YouTube last year, with the promise of expansion even then. Previously tested with a small group of creators, YouTube’s auto-dubbing tool is now being made available to hundreds of thousands more. This means creators will soon be able to automatically translate and dub their videos into multiple languages. The feature supports several languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, and more, with more languages expected to be added in the coming months. English language videos can be dubbed into these languages, and the videos originally in these languages can be dubbed into English.
Using the tool is very simple: creators can select which languages their content should be dubbed into upon upload, with the option to opt out if they prefer. As YouTube continues to expand this feature, more channels will receive notifications via email, informing them when they have access.
What’s particularly exciting about this expansion is the development of a more natural-sounding dubbed audio. YouTube is piloting a new feature that transfers the creator’s tone, intonation, and even the ambiance of the original audio into the dubbed version. This will provide a more immersive and authentic viewing experience for international audiences, ensuring nobody feels left out.
For creators focused on building a global brand, YouTube auto-dubbing represents a powerful tool to tap into diverse markets without needing advanced technical knowledge or large budgets. It’s unrealistic that an independent creator can afford to hire dubbing artists or even decent enough dubbing software. YouTube is now helping to make connecting with global audiences much more accessible. By breaking language barriers, independent creators can share their music, videos, and content with millions more people worldwide, helping them grow their fan base and boost engagement across different countries.