People have been screaming for the option to add multiple language audio tracks to YouTube for years, and the feature has finally arrived, though sadly after the terrible AI auto dubbing feature. Thankfully, it's possible to disable or delete auto-dubbing tracks and replace them with your own dubbed language tracks, so follow along as we guide you through the process. It's quite easy, though you might not know where to look.
Takeaways:
- Learn how to add your own dubbing tracks to YouTube.
- You can now add your own audio language dubs manually to your YouTube videos.
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What is Multi-Language Audio Track on YouTube?
The multi-language audio feature gives creators the ability to upload more than one audio track to the same YouTube video. Each track can represent a different language, allowing viewers to select their preferred dubbed audio version without the need to upload separate videos. This not only keeps your content organised under one video but also helps improve watch time, viewer satisfaction, and global reach. It's also 100x better than the garbage AI dubbing feature YouTube is pushing at the moment.
Keep in mind that the multi-language audio feature is being rolled out gradually. Some creators may not yet see this option in YouTube Studio, but it will become available to more users over time.
How to Add Multi-Language Audio Tracks to YouTube Videos (Manual Dubbing for Creators)
Follow these steps to manually add dubbed audio tracks to your YouTube videos:
- Sign in to YouTube Studio on your computer.
- From the left-hand menu, select Languages.
- Choose the video you want to edit.
- Click Add Language, then select the language for your new dubbed audio track.
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- Next to Dub, click Add.
- Click Select File, then upload your dubbed audio file. Make sure your file is in a supported audio-only format and is approximately the same length as your original video.
- When ready, click Publish to save your changes.
YouTube does not automatically generate dubbed audio. Each dubbed audio track must be recorded and edited by the creator before uploading. If an automatic AI dub already exists for the selected language, delete it first before adding your own version. This ensures that your manually created audio track is properly recognised and replaces any pre-existing dub.
Important Guidelines for Creators Regarding Multiple Custom Language Dubs
YouTube enforces copyright policies for all uploaded audio tracks. If the dubbed audio track contains copyrighted material or differs significantly from the original content, it may be removed. To avoid issues, always use original or licensed material in your multi-language audio uploads.
Creators should also make sure that their audio timing matches the original video closely. Any noticeable delay or mismatch between video and dubbed audio may negatively affect the viewer's experience.
How to Replace an Existing Dubbed Audio Track
If you need to update or correct a multi-language audio track, you can easily replace it:
- Sign in to YouTube Studio.
- From the left menu, go to Languages.
- Select the video you want to update.
- Under Audio, click Delete next to the language track you want to replace.
- Re-upload a new dubbed audio track following the same process as before.
Replacing a multi-language audio track can help you refine pronunciation, improve sound quality, or fix translation errors without needing to re-upload your entire video.
