Translate a Video’s Captions and Transcript
ChatGPT cannot translate a video file because it only reads text, and it cannot pull audio out of a video. This video translator is transcript and caption translation: upload a video or a screen recording, and ScreenApp transcribes the spoken audio, then translates the transcript and captions into the language you pick, working from any of 99 languages.
The original audio track does not change. If you want a voice-over in the new language instead of translated text, send the result to the dubbing tool afterward.
What you get:
- A translated transcript alongside the original-language one
- Subtitles you can export as PDF, DOCX, TXT, SRT and VTT
- Automatic source-language detection, so you do not have to set it yourself
- Free plan: one recording of up to 45 minutes, with the translation included
How to Translate a Video
- Upload the video or paste a link: Add a file in MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, MKV, WMV, and FLV, or import from a URL. The tool detects the spoken language on its own.
- Choose your target language: Pick from any of 99 languages for the translated transcript and captions.
- Download the translation: Get the translated subtitles and transcript a few minutes later, or send the result to the dubbing tool for a voice-over instead.
Translation quality follows transcription quality: clear, single-speaker audio translates better than a noisy clip with overlapping voices. See how we measure accuracy.
Video Translator vs Other Apps
| Feature | ScreenApp | Fotor | Kapwing | HappyScribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | one recording, up to 45 min | No, requires credits or a paid plan | Free plan, up to 4 min per video | 10-minute free trial |
| Translation languages | 99 | 100+ | 100+ | 80+ |
| Subtitle export | PDF, DOCX, TXT, SRT and VTT | Not stated | SRT, VTT, or TXT | .SRT, .VTT, .STL |
| Video formats | MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, MKV, WMV, and FLV | MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, MKV, and FLV | Not stated | Not stated |
| Watermark on free exports | no watermark on any recording or export | Not stated | Yes | Not stated |
| Paid plan | $19/month annual | Not stated | $16/month annual | $8.50/month annual |
Sources, checked 2026-09-13: screenapp.io/accuracy#languages, github.com/screenappai/screenapp-new/blob/main/apps/web/src/app/api/files/[id]/transcript/export/route.ts, screenapp.io/pricing, screenapp.io/help/how-many-minutes-can-i-record, screenapp.io/help/supported-file-types, fotor.com/ai-video-generator/ai-video-translator/, kapwing.com/pricing, happyscribe.com/pricing, kapwing.com/tools/audio-to-text, kapwing.com/subtitles/audio, happyscribe.com/tools/add-subtitles-to-video, kapwing.com/ai/dubbing
- vs Fotor: Fotor translates video into 100+ languages and lists the same common video formats, but No, requires credits or a paid plan. ScreenApp’s free plan covers one recording of up to 45 minutes with the translation included.
- vs Kapwing: Kapwing’s free plan caps videos at 4 minutes and its exports carry a watermark on the free tier. ScreenApp has no watermark on any plan.
- vs HappyScribe: HappyScribe’s free trial runs 10 minutes before paid plans start at $8.50 a month, translating to 80+ languages. ScreenApp translates from 99 languages at $19 a month annual.
Who Uses a Video Translator
Content creators and YouTubers translate a video’s captions to reach viewers in another language, then decide later whether the audience justifies a full voice-over.
International business teams translate training videos, product demos and internal recordings for global teams, without a professional subtitling service for every language they need.
Online educators and course creators translate lecture and course recordings so students who speak another language can read along or study from the transcript.
Software companies translate demos, feature walkthroughs and help videos so support content reaches users outside their home market.
Journalists and researchers translate interviews and field recordings into a transcript they can quote from directly.
Translating to a specific language: the Spanish video translator covers Spanish captions and transcript specifically, and the dubbing tool adds an AI voice-over in the language you choose once the translation is done.
FAQ
What is a video translator?
A video translator transcribes the spoken audio in a video and translates the transcript and captions into another language. ScreenApp’s version works from 99 languages and outputs a translated transcript and subtitle file; the original audio track does not change unless you also run the separate dubbing tool.
How do I translate a video to another language?
Upload your video or paste a link, choose your target language, and the tool transcribes and translates the spoken content. Download the translated subtitles in PDF, DOCX, TXT, SRT and VTT within a few minutes.
Can I translate a screen recording?
Yes. Upload or record a screen recording the same way as any other video, and the spoken audio is transcribed and translated into the language you choose.
Is the video translator free?
Yes. The free plan covers one recording of up to 45 minutes, with the translation included.
Can ChatGPT translate my video files?
No. ChatGPT only processes text, so it cannot extract or translate the audio in a video file. Use a tool that transcribes the audio first, then translates the transcript and captions.
What video formats can I upload?
MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, MKV, WMV, and FLV. You can also paste a link instead of uploading a file.
Does this include a translated voice-over?
Not on this page. Translating here gives you translated captions and a transcript. For translated audio, send the result to the dubbing tool, which adds an AI voice-over on a new audio track.
Is my video kept private?
Videos are processed and then deleted per your account’s retention settings, and audio is not used to train the transcription or translation models. Data handling details are on the Trust Center.
