How to translate subtitles and text objects?

How to translate subtitles and text objects?

When you need to create videos in different languages, Moovly’s translate feature can be a powerful tool to use. This process works via the Google Translate integration or other services like DeepL. XLIFF upload is also supported.


With the following instructions, you will be able to translate your project into the language of your choice. Translating subtitles can be done on the Dashboard and in the Moovly Editor.

Translate a project on the Dashboard

Translation of a project can involve all the text keywords as well as the subtitles (closed captions) if present in the project.

Follow these steps:

1. Open the project details page of the project you want to translate. In the upper right corner, click on More, and select Translate Project from the dropdown menu:



2. Choose between Google Translate and XLIFF import/export.




  1.  With Google Translate you then get the following options:



  • Pick the language you currently have in your project and choose the destination language.
  • The second option allows you to translate just the text objects, or the subtitles, or the entire project.
  • The third option allows you to create a new project for the translated version, and/or if there are subtitles, to add them to your existing project.
  • Finally, click the Translate button to start the translation of your project.

When the translation is complete, a new project will be created if you have chosen that option. Otherwise, the translation will be added within the existing project. 




If you are working with XLIFF, you can translate your project choosing  XLIFF import/export, as the following screenshots show:





  • Click Export XLIFF to download your text objects.
  • To insert your translated file click Import XLIFF




  • Upload the XLIFF file and choose between importing all text objects and/or all subtitles.
  • Finally, choose to create a new project with the translated text and/or add the subtitles to a new subtitle track in the same project.
  • Click Import XLIFF to start the progress.


Translating a project in Moovly Studio

1. In the Moovly Studio go to the Toolkit and choose between Google Translate or XLIFF import/export.



  1. If you chose Google Translate, you will see the following options: 
      

  1. Pick the language you currently have in your project and choose your preferred destination language.
  2. Next, select whether you want to translate the entire project or just the text object and/or subtitles.
  3. Then choose whether you’d like to create a new project with the translation and/or add the translations to your existing project.
  4. Finally, click Translate to start the translation of your project.


The translated subtitles will automatically be added to a new subtitle layer in your project:


To translate your project with XLIFF, choose XLIFF import/export:





Related topics:







    • Related Articles

    • What is the Toolkit and its features?

      Overview of the Toolkit and the features inside it The Toolkit is a collection of advance features including Subtitles, Google Translate, XLIFF import/export, Reord, Text-To-Speech, Text-To-Video generation, AI (GPT) video generation. You can access ...

    • How to work with subtitles in Moovly Studio?

      How to edit, import, and export subtitles in the Moovly Studio. Creating subtitles In the Moovly Editor, open the Toolkit tab and select Subtitles: The following subtitle options are listed: Click 'Add subtitle track' The text field will appear on ...

    • How to import objects from my Google Drive?

      Read how to upload items from your Google Drive straight into the Moovly Studio editor These days most people store their files 'in the cloud', instead of on their own personal computers. Examples are a Google Drive, a Dropbox, or a Box account. From ...

    • How do I use the Text-to-Speech feature?

      Text-to-Speech is a great feature to enhance the viewer experience of your video. You can choose different languages to share your video to a broader audience. Using Text-to-Speech for videos, saves you time and money as you no longer have to record ...

    • How to work with text in the Editor?

      Easily add, adjust and animate text objects Text objects are very easy to work with. To add text to your content, click the “T” icon above the Stage. Next, click anywhere on the Stage and you will see a text box appear. Double click the default "Type ...