ElevenLabs Dubbing Studio: Translate Videos with AI

ElevenLabs Dubbing Studio is the official tool at elevenlabs.io/dubbing that translates videos into 90+ languages while preserving the original voices. Upload a video, pick target languages, review the transcript and export the dub. Dubbing bills credits per minute of content. Starter is $6/mo for 30,000 credits, with a $1 first-month offer shown until Nov 8 (checked 4 Nov 2026).

What ElevenLabs Dubbing Studio is

Dubbing Studio is ElevenLabs’ official video translation workspace at elevenlabs.io/dubbing. Upload a video and it transcribes the speech, translates it into your chosen target languages and generates dubbed audio that preserves the original speakers’ voices and timing — so the result sounds like the same people speaking another language. The current Dubbing v2 engine (announced May 2026) powers the quality, and a Dubbing API exists for automated pipelines.

It sits inside the main ElevenLabs platform, so the same account, credits and plans apply — there is no separate dubbing subscription. For the general dubbing background, see our ElevenLabs dubbing guide.

Dubbing Studio grew out of ElevenLabs’ dubbing research — the v2 engine announced in May 2026 improved voice matching and timing over the first version. For creators, the practical difference is less post-editing: dubs land closer to the original performance, so review passes go faster.

How to dub a video: step by step

Here is the workflow, with what each step costs in credits:

1. Open Dubbing Studio and upload your video. Go to elevenlabs.io/dubbing, sign in and upload the source file or paste a link. Cost: 0 credits to upload.
2. Pick the source and target languages. Set the original language and choose one or more of the 90+ target languages. Cost: 0 credits to configure.
3. Review the transcript. Check the auto-transcription for names, terms and errors before dubbing — fixes here are free, fixes later cost credits. Cost: 0 credits.
4. Generate the dubs. Dubbing Studio translates and voices each target language, preserving speaker voices and timing. Cost: credits billed per minute of content — paid plans start at $6/mo for 30,000 credits (checked 4 Nov 2026).
5. Review and adjust. Listen to each language track, tweak segments that sound off, and regenerate only those parts. Cost: regeneration bills per minute of regenerated content.
6. Export the dubbed videos. Download each language version with the dubbed audio track. Cost: 0 credits to export.

Dubbing features: transcript, timing and voices

• Voice preservation. The dub keeps the original speakers’ vocal character instead of swapping in generic narrators.
• Transcript review. Edit the transcription before dubbing — correcting a name once beats fixing it in five languages later.
• Timing-matched audio. Dubbed speech is fitted to the original timing so it syncs with the video.
• 90+ target languages. Cover major world languages from one upload.
• Multi-speaker handling. Videos with several speakers keep their distinct voices across languages.
• Speaker labels. Keep track of who is speaking in multi-person videos.
• Background audio handling. Music and effects stay intact under the dubbed voices.
• Dubbing API. Automate dubbing inside your own pipeline instead of using the studio UI.

Which languages to dub into first

Do not dub into 20 languages on day one. Prioritize by audience data:

• Check your analytics. YouTube Studio shows where viewers already come from — dub for them first.
• Start with 2–3 languages. Spanish, Portuguese and Hindi cover huge audiences for many niches.
• Measure before expanding. If the first dubs earn views, add more languages.
• Localize titles and descriptions too. The dub keeps viewers; translated metadata gets them to click.

Language expansion compounds: each new language track is a new audience, but also new review work. Grow the language list only as fast as you can quality-check the output.

Dubbing pricing and credits

Dubbing bills from your normal ElevenLabs credit balance — credits per minute of dubbed content, with the exact rate shown before you generate. There is no separate dubbing plan. The settled plan table (checked 4 Nov 2026):

A $1 Starter first-month offer was shown until Nov 8 when checked on 4 Nov 2026 — a cheap way to test dubbing before committing to $6/mo. Because dubbing bills per minute, a 10-minute video in three languages is 30 billed minutes: check the per-minute rate and multiply by languages before you start.

Dubbing vs subtitles vs manual translation

Dubbing wins when you want international viewers to watch without reading. Subtitles win for speed and cost on a single video. Manual dubbing still wins for premium productions where directed performances matter.

Dubbing at scale: API and teams

If you dub regularly, the Dubbing API turns the studio workflow into a pipeline: upload, translate and voice videos programmatically as part of your publishing flow. Teams can pair it with Enterprise SSO so members access the same workspace securely.

At scale, the credit math dominates: multiply the per-minute rate by video minutes by language count, then size the plan to the monthly total. Pro’s 600,000 credits exist for exactly this kind of volume.

One more scaling tip: dub your best-performing videos first. Back-catalog hits already proved their concept — giving them new language tracks is the highest-ROI dubbing you can do. New uploads can follow once the workflow is routine.

Pros and cons

Who should NOT use Dubbing Studio

Skip it if you need broadcast-quality directed performances — AI dubbing is efficient, not artistic. Skip it if your videos are very long and your language count is high without the credit budget to match. And only dub content you own or have rights to localize — and never clone a speaker’s voice without their consent; ElevenLabs’ verification requirements exist to prevent misuse.

Frequently asked questions

What is ElevenLabs Dubbing Studio?

ElevenLabs Dubbing Studio is the official video translation workspace at elevenlabs.io/dubbing. It transcribes your video, translates it into 90+ languages and generates dubbed audio that preserves the original speakers’ voices and timing.

How much does ElevenLabs dubbing cost?

Dubbing bills credits per minute of content from your normal ElevenLabs balance — the rate is shown before you generate. Plans: Free $0 (10,000 credits/mo), Starter $6/mo (30,000), Creator $22/mo (121,000), Pro $99/mo (600,000), all checked 4 Nov 2026, plus a $1 Starter first-month offer shown until Nov 8.

How many languages can I dub into?

90+ target languages from a single upload. You can generate multiple language tracks from one source video — just remember each language bills separately per minute, so multiply the per-minute rate by your language count when budgeting.

Does dubbing keep the original voice?

Yes — voice preservation is the point. The dubbed audio keeps the original speakers’ vocal character and timing rather than swapping in generic narrators, so it sounds like the same people speaking the new language.

Can I edit the dub before exporting?

Yes. Review the transcript before dubbing — corrections there are free — and after generating, listen to each language track and regenerate only the segments that need it. Regeneration bills per minute of regenerated content.

How long does dubbing take?

Generation itself takes minutes for typical videos — far faster than manual dubbing. Budget most of your time for transcript review and listening to the finished tracks. A 10-minute video usually moves from upload to export within the hour, depending on language count.

Is there an API for dubbing?

Yes, the Dubbing API lets you automate the workflow — upload, translate and voice videos programmatically inside your own pipeline. It uses the same credit billing as the studio, so the per-minute math applies either way.

Sources checked

• https://elevenlabs.io/dubbing — official Dubbing Studio page (checked 4 Nov 2026)
• https://elevenlabs.io/ — official homepage: Dubbing v2, Dubbing API, 90+ languages (checked 4 Nov 2026)
• https://elevenlabs.io/pricing — official plan table and credit allowances (checked 4 Nov 2026)