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Instead of making separate videos for each language market, Captions lets you generate captions in multiple languages at the same time, so you can serve international audiences from a single project without duplicating your work.

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Captions vs. dubbing: which do you need?

Multi-language captions keep your original audio and add translated text on screen. The viewer reads the translation while hearing your voice. Use this when your original voice is part of your content, when you want to maintain authenticity, or when you’re uploading to a platform that supports multiple subtitle tracks (like YouTube). Dubbing replaces your audio with an AI-generated voice in the target language. Use this when you want full localization, where the viewer hears the video in their own language. See the Dub a Video guide for that workflow.

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Generate captions in multiple languages

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Import your video and generate captions

Open a new or existing project in Captions. If you haven’t already, tap Captions to auto-generate your primary caption track. Make sure the transcription is accurate before proceeding.
Review and correct your English captions first. Since translations are generated from the transcript, any errors in the source will carry over into every language.
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Open caption language settings

In the captions panel, find the language selector. Instead of choosing a single language, select Multiple languages.
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Choose your target languages

Select the languages you want to generate, for example English + Spanish + Portuguese, or any combination. Captions will generate all selected tracks simultaneously.
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Review each language track

Switch between language tracks to review the translations. Pay particular attention to idioms, cultural references, proper nouns, and calls to action, as these are the areas where AI translation is most likely to need a small correction.
If you have a native speaker in your network, a quick review pass takes 2-3 minutes and catches anything that sounds unnatural.
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Export your captions

You have two export options:Export as video: choose which language track is active at export time. The captions are burned into the video in that language. Repeat for each language to create separate video files per market.Export as SRT: export a separate SRT file for each language. Upload these to YouTube, LinkedIn, or any platform that supports custom subtitle uploads. This lets one video serve multiple language audiences on a single upload.

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Use cases

YouTube with multiple subtitle tracks: upload one video, then add each language SRT file as a separate subtitle track in YouTube Studio. YouTube will show viewers the subtitle in their preferred language automatically. Separate exports per language market: create one export per language and post each version to its target audience, either on separate accounts or as separate posts. LinkedIn and other platforms: export SRT files and upload them natively through the platform’s subtitle settings to reach international professionals in your network.

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Tips

  • Always review translations before posting, especially for idioms, humor, and cultural references that don’t translate literally
  • SRT export is the most flexible option. It works with any platform that accepts external subtitles
  • For YouTube, adding subtitle tracks in multiple languages can improve searchability in those language markets
  • If you’re posting to TikTok or Reels (which don’t support multiple subtitle tracks), create separate exports per language

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What’s next?

Dub a Video

Replace audio with an AI voice in the target language.

Reach Non-English Audiences

Strategy guide for growing an international audience.

International Subtitles

Add and manage translated subtitle tracks.

Export settings

Export formats, resolution, and SRT file options.
Last modified on April 20, 2026