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🎬 Creative (Video, Voice & Image) · Printable checklist · USE CASy

One video, many languages, with lips that match

⏱️ About 1 hour · 🎯 Easy · 💵 Paid HeyGen subscription (free trial available); longer videos use more credits

🧰 Before you start

🪜 Steps (tick as you go)

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    1. Record a clean video

    Face the camera, good light, no background music, speak clearly.

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    2. Open HeyGen

    Sign in and go to Create > Translate a Video.

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    3. Upload your video

    Upload the file or paste a public YouTube/Google Drive link.

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    4. Choose languages

    Pick the source language (or Auto Detect) and the target languages, e.g. Malay, Mandarin, Tamil. Choose a regional accent if offered.

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    5. Choose lip-sync mode

    Speed for simple front-facing videos; Precision for side angles or tricky shots. Audio Only skips lip-sync.

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    6. Click Translate

    Wait for it to process, then watch every version.

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    7. Check with a native speaker

    Ask someone fluent to check the translation before you publish.

💬 Prompts to copy

💬 Make your script translation-friendly
Rewrite this video script so it translates well into [Malay/Mandarin/Tamil]: [paste script].
Use short sentences, avoid slang and idioms, keep numbers and prices clear (MYR), and keep it under [90] seconds when spoken.

🔗 Links

From https://usecasy.com/use-case/heygen-multilingual/ · Guide checked 15 October 2026 · Prices are rough and shown in USD unless stated (MYR where relevant).