Translate Your English Video to French & Add Subtitles

How to Translate English Videos to French

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Create a New Video Translation Project
Sign up for Descript and navigate to the dashboard. Click on 'New Project' and select 'Video Project.' Upload your video file, choose English as the language, and name the speaker(s). This sets the stage for translating your video from English to French seamlessly.
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Review and Edit Transcription Errors
After transcription, switch to Correct mode by pressing "C" to review and edit any errors. Utilize tools like "Remove filler words" to refine the transcript. Click the "Captions" icon to select and style your subtitles, then preview your video to ensure the timing is perfect.
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Publish and Export Your Translated Video
When ready, click 'Publish,' select the 'Export' tab, and under 'Video,' choose your desired quality. Click 'Export' to download your French subtitled video. This final step ensures your video is ready for sharing, complete with accurate French translations, making it accessible to a broader audience.

Translate English Videos to French Effortlessly

Fast, accurate AI transcription that learns how you talk
Descript offers fast, accurate AI transcription that adapts to your speech patterns, making it easier to translate English videos to French. This feature ensures that your content is transcribed precisely, allowing for seamless translation and localization, so your message reaches a broader audience without losing its original essence.
22+ supported languages
Descript supports over 22 languages, making it easy to translate your English videos into French and many other languages. This feature ensures your content reaches a global audience, enhancing accessibility and engagement without the need for multiple versions of the same video.
Always auto-synced captions
Descript's always auto-synced captions ensure your English videos translated to French maintain perfect timing. This feature automatically adjusts captions to match the audio, providing a seamless viewing experience. No more manual syncing—just accurate, real-time captions that enhance accessibility and comprehension for your French-speaking audience.

More than a Translation Tool

Descript is an AI-powered audio and video editing tool that lets you edit podcasts and videos like a doc.

AI voices
Leverage Descript's AI voices to seamlessly translate English videos to French, ensuring natural and fluent audio narration.
Captions & subtitles
Generate accurate French captions and subtitles for your English videos, enhancing accessibility and engagement for a broader audience.
Transcription
Effortlessly transcribe English videos to French, ensuring accurate and seamless translations for your multilingual audience.
Text-to-speech
Effortlessly convert English video scripts to French using Descript's text-to-speech feature for seamless multilingual content creation.

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1 transcription hour / month

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Questions? We have answers

What languages does the translation tool support besides French?
Besides French, the translation tool supports a variety of languages including Spanish, German, Italian, Chinese, and Japanese. This ensures that users can translate their English videos into multiple languages, catering to a diverse global audience.
Can the translated video maintain the original video's tone and style?
Yes, the translated video can maintain the original video's tone and style. Descript's advanced algorithms ensure that the nuances of the original content are preserved, providing a seamless and authentic translation from English to French.
What pricing plans does Descript offer for individual users and teams?
Descript offers flexible pricing plans for both individual users and teams. Individual plans start with a free tier, while paid options include the Creator and Pro plans. Teams can opt for the Enterprise plan, which provides advanced features and custom solutions tailored to organizational needs.
Does Descript provide any collaboration features for team projects?
Yes, Descript offers robust collaboration features for team projects. Team members can work together in real-time, leave comments, and track changes. This ensures seamless communication and efficient project management, making it easier to produce high-quality content collaboratively.