How to Dub a YouTube Video (2026 guide)
Dubbing a YouTube video means replacing its voice track with yours in another language — to reach a new audience, or to publish your own version of a clip. With the right method, it all happens online, in your own acting voice. Here's how to dub a YouTube video, step by step.
Dubbing or voice-over: what's the difference?
Two approaches, two results:
- Voice-over — a voice sits on top of the original sound, with no lip sync. Fast, but less immersive. See our guide on voice-over for a YouTube video.
- Dubbing — you replace the voice and match it to the character's lips with the rythmo band. This is the professional result.
Step 1 — Import the video
Paste the link or drop the file into the studio. Transcription pulls in the original dialogue automatically.
Step 2 — Translate the dialogue
Translate the transcript into the target language (for example English → French). If you only want to change the language without dubbing, the translate a video page covers that option.
Step 3 — Line up and record your voice
Line the lines up on the rythmo band, then record your own voice while following it, with built-in noise reduction. One voice per character, as many takes as you need — the final dub is your performance.
Step 4 — Export in HD/4K
Export the dubbed video in HD or 4K, ready to upload to YouTube. You can also grab the audio (BWF) and subtitles (SRT, ASS) for an external edit.
Mind the copyright
Dub your own videos freely. For a video you didn't create, respect the rights: only republish if the use is covered (a clip, a parody, free content) or if you have permission.
Going further
- The dub a YouTube video page brings the whole workflow together.
- To start with no installation, see dub a video online.
- The general methods are covered in how to dub a video.
In summary
To dub a YouTube video: import, transcribe, translate, line your lines up on the rythmo band, record your voice, then export in HD/4K. All online, in your own voice — no studio required.