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How to select a regional accent for my video’s AI-dubbed audio

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You can enhance your AI-translated videos by selecting specific accents and voices for your dubbed audio. This article explains how to choose from a variety of voices and regional accents when translating audio for your video.

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What to know before translating

Before translating, take note of the following:

  • Cost: Visit About AI Credits to learn about the costs involved with AI translations. 
  • Voice Options: You can choose between two main types of voices:
    • Original Voice: This option uses AI to replicate the original speaker's voice in the new, translated language. Sometimes, a cloned voice might not be available, especially for specific regional accents.
    • AI Voice: These are high-quality, pre-recorded voices from professional voice actors that you can use for your translations.
  • Previews: Before committing to a complete translation, you can generate a free audio preview to hear how your selected voice sounds.

How to select a regional accent for your AI-dubbed audio 

You can choose an accent when you translate your video for supported languages. To do so:

  1. From your video's settings page, select the Vimeo AI button on the left-side toolbar. 
  2. Select Translate video.The video settings page, illustrating the path to translate a video. A red box highlights the "Vimeo AI" button in the left-side toolbar. In the expanded Vimeo AI menu, “Translate video” is selected.
  3. Select audio and subtitles and Continue.
  4. From the Select Languages dropdown menu, choose the language that you want to translate your video into. 
  5. If the selected language has regional variations, a second dropdown menu will appear. Select the desired regional accent (e.g., Portuguese (African)).
    The "Translate video" menu is open, with a red box highlighting the language selection process. Choosing "Portuguese" from the main list has revealed a sub-menu with voice options. This sub-menu includes "Original voice" and a list of "AI voices" such as Azorean and Creole.
  6. Next, select the voice for your dubbed audio from the Voice dropdown menu. You can choose between "Cloned voice", which attempts to replicate the original voice in the video, or select from the library of preset voices.
    • The voice cloning feature is not yet available for all regional accents.
  7. Once you have made your selections, you can either:
    • Select Preview to generate a short, free sample of the dubbed video.
    • Select Translate to begin the translation and dubbing process for the entire video.
  8. Once complete, the translated and dubbed video will be available. The regional accent will be displayed in the Languages menu of your video's settings, where you can add additional translations if needed.

You can also edit your dubbed audio. Visit How to edit the dubbed audio on my AI-translated video to learn how.  


A list of language options for a video, including English and French. The section for "French (Canada)" is highlighted, showing individual toggles for AI-generated subtitles and dubbed audio.

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