How to Add Multilingual Audio Tracks to a Video (YouTube & More)

YouTube now allows you to add multiple audio tracks to a single video, meaning a viewer in Brazil can hear Portuguese while a viewer in India hears Hindi—all from the same video link. Learn how to create and add multilingual audio tracks using VideoDubber.ai.

• Why Use Multilingual Audio Tracks?
• Step 1: Translate Your Video Audio
• Step 2: Review and Export Audio
• Step 3: Upload Audio Tracks to YouTube
• Step 4: Test It Out
• Conclusion

Did you know that YouTube now allows you to add multiple audio tracks to a single video? This means a viewer in Brazil can hear Portuguese, while a viewer in India hears Hindi—all from the same video link.

This feature, popularized by megastars like MrBeast, is a game-changer for content creators. Videos with multi-language audio see significantly higher watch time because users prefer consuming content in their native language.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to create and add multilingual audio tracks to your videos using VideoDubber.ai.

YouTube Import

Why Use Multilingual Audio Tracks?

• Consolidated Views: Instead of splitting your views across "MyChannel Spanish" and "MyChannel Hindi", all views count toward your main video, boosting its ranking.
• Better User Experience: Viewers don't have to hunt for a dubbed version; YouTube automatically plays the correct track based on their location/settings.
• Massive Reach: Access the 80% of the world that doesn't speak English.

Step 1: Translate Your Video Audio

Before you can upload audio tracks to YouTube, you need to create them! Manually recording these would take weeks. Here is how to do it in minutes.

1. Go to VideoDubber.ai and sign up (it’s free to try).
2. Upload Your Video: You can upload a file or paste a YouTube link.
3. Select Target Languages: Choose the languages you want (e.g., Spanish, Hindi, French, Portuguese).
   • Pro Tip: Use Voice Cloning to keep your original voice and tone in the dubbed tracks.
4. Click "Translate Video": The AI will transcribe, translate, and dub your video.

Language Selection

Step 2: Review and Export Audio

Once the translation is done (usually in a few minutes):

1. Review the Output: Watch the dubbed version in the dashboard. You can edit any text or timing if needed.
2. Download the Audio: Instead of downloading the video, choose the Export Audio option (MP3 or WAV) for each language. You will need these separate files for YouTube.

Output Interface

Step 3: Upload Audio Tracks to YouTube

Now that you have your MP3 files (e.g., video_spanish.mp3, video_hindi.mp3), it's time to add them to your video.

1. Open YouTube Studio on your computer.
2. Select Your Video: Go to the "Content" tab and click the pencil icon (Details) on the video you want to edit.
3. Go to Subtitles/Languages: Look for the "Subtitles" menu on the left or the "Video Language" section.
4. Add a Language: Click "Add Language" and select your target language (e.g., Spanish).
5. Add Audio: Under the "Audio" column for that language, click "Add".
6. Upload File: Select the MP3 file you downloaded from VideoDubber.
7. Publish: Click Publish.

Note: This feature is currently being rolled out to all creators. if you don't see the "Audio" column yet, keep checking back as YouTube expands availability.

Step 4: Test It Out

Go to your video on YouTube. Click the Gear Icon (Settings) -> Audio Track. You should see a list of your new languages!

Conclusion

Adding multilingual audio tracks is the single highest-ROI action you can take to grow your channel today. It turns your existing content into a global asset.

Don't let language barriers limit your growth. Start generating your audio tracks with VideoDubber today.