Turning an English video into Shorts with Arabic translation
How to reuse an English video while keeping the original audio and adding an Arabic translation.
Keeping the original audio
The English audio can stay as it is, with an Arabic translation shown on screen. This approach keeps the voice of the original speaker and makes the content understandable for an Arabic-speaking audience. To turn an English video into Arabic Shorts from a link or a file, use the tool after reviewing the translation.
Natural translation
The goal is not to translate every word literally, but to carry the meaning in Arabic in a natural, concise form that fits the reading speed inside the short video.
Syncing the translation
The translation should match the timing of the original sentence as closely as possible, so the text does not run ahead of the audio or lag behind it in a noticeable way.
Reviewing the terms
Review product names, the names of people, and technical terms carefully, because these items are more exposed to translation or transcription errors.
Reviewing the translation from English to Arabic
- Translate the meaning, not the literal word order, when the Arabic would become heavy.
- Keep the timing of the Arabic sentence close to the original sentence.
- Review the terms and the names before approving the final version.