This guide shows you how to use HeyGen to translate an existing video into another language with lip-synced audio. You’ll produce a localized version that looks and sounds like it was recorded natively, and once submitted, the translation is typically ready in 5–10 minutes.
published feb 24, 2026
Translate Your Videos Into Any Language with AI (full Heygen Tutorial)
beginnerThe Rundown
Who This Is Useful For
- Anyone running video ads to a global audience
- Course creators with international demand
- YouTube creators targeting non-English markets
What You Will Build
You’ll create a translated version of one of your existing videos with lip-synced audio in a new language. You’ll also set up an automation concept for translating future videos hands-free.
- A localized, lip-synced video in a new language
- A repeatable workflow for choosing which languages to translate into first
- An optional automation plan for future translations
What You Need
- A HeyGen account. The free plan gives you 3 translations up to 3 minutes each.
- A talking-head video with one speaker and clear audio.
- Access to your Meta or Google Ads dashboard to find your top markets, optional.
- Google Analytics or YouTube Analytics if you do not have ads data, optional.
Going Further
- After creating your first translation, reuse localized videos in paid ads, YouTube uploads, landing pages, or course platforms. You can also connect HeyGen with Make.com, n8n, or the HeyGen API so new videos can be translated and saved back to Google Drive automatically.
If the output quality looks low, that’s the free plan. The $29/month paid plan exports at original quality and gives you unlimited translations, which is worth it for ads or client-facing content.