GoLocalise

Voice Over · Translation Adaptation

Voice over translation & adaptation

Translation adaptation for voice over in 100+ languages — we don't just translate your script, we adapt it to the same length and natural delivery as the original, then re-record it with native voice actors in our broadcast-quality studios.

Translation adaptation for voice over

This is translation adaptation for voice over — not literal, word-for-word translation. GoLocalise adapts your script for global audiences and re-records it with native voice actors. We specialise in audiovisual translation — audio, video, subtitle and voice over — where every word is shaped for how it will be spoken, not just read.

The critical difference: we adapt your script to the same length as the original. Spoken languages expand and contract — a literal translation can run 20–30% longer — so our native linguists expand or condense the wording to match the source duration, so it fits the timing, the video and, where needed, the lip movements when recorded.

We then cast and record the length-matched script in our Central-London studios or through our global talent network, so you get a finished, broadcast-ready voice over in every target language.

Voice over translation is what powers **multilingual video** at scale — TV and online commercials, corporate and brand films, e-learning courses, documentaries, app and IVR prompts, and video games. Whatever the format, we deliver the finished audio to your spec (WAV, MP3 or split stems, at the sample rate and loudness you need), ready to drop straight into your edit.

Why choose GoLocalise for voice over translation

Written for the voice

Scripts adapted for timing and natural delivery, not literal translation.

Native linguists & voices

Translated and voiced by native speakers of each language.

100+ languages

Voice over translation with native voices for any target market.

Recorded end to end

We translate, cast and record in broadcast-quality studios.

Same length as the original

We match the script to the source duration so it fits the recording timing.

One team

Translation, casting, recording and delivery in one place.

Voice over translation for every kind of content

We adapt and record voice over translation for any format — timed to your original and voiced by native talent.

Commercials

TV, radio and online ads re-voiced for each market, timed to the cut.

Corporate & brand

Brand films, internal comms and presentations in 100+ languages.

eLearning

Training and course narration adapted and voiced per language.

Film & TV

Feature and episodic content re-voiced for international release.

Documentary

UN-style narration and factual voice over in any language.

Streaming & VOD

On-demand titles voiced to each platform's delivery spec.

Video games

In-game dialogue and cinematics voiced for global players.

Animation

Character voice over matched to the energy and timing on screen.

Recorded in our Central-London studios

Native voice actor recording a translated voice over at the microphone
Length-matched scripts recorded by native voice actors.
Recording session with clients attending in a GoLocalise studio
Attend in London or direct the session live from anywhere.
Engineer at the control desk in a GoLocalise studio
Broadcast-quality delivery to your exact spec.

Frequently asked questions

What is voice over translation?

Translating and adapting a voice over script into another language, written for natural spoken delivery and timing, then re-recording it with a native voice actor.

Why not just translate the script literally?

A literal translation rarely matches the timing or sounds natural spoken aloud. We adapt the script for delivery and length so the recorded voice over flows properly.

Do you record the translated voice over too?

Yes. We cast native voice actors and record in our Central-London studios or via our global network, delivering finished audio.

How many languages can you cover?

100+ languages, with native linguists and voice talent for each.

How much does voice over translation cost?

It's quoted per project based on script length, languages and recording. Send your script for an exact quote, backed by our Price Match Promise.

Does the translation match the length of the original?

Yes — this is central to voice over and script translation. Spoken languages expand and contract (a literal translation can run 20–30% longer), so we write the translation to the same length as the original, expanding or condensing wording so it fits the timing when recorded — essential for video, e-learning and dubbing.

What's the difference between voice over translation and dubbing?

Voice over translation re-voices your script in another language, timed to the original (ideal for corporate video, e-learning, documentaries and ads). Dubbing goes further, matching the new dialogue to on-screen mouth movements (lip-sync) for film and TV. We do both — see our dubbing services if you need lip-sync.

Can you translate voice over for video, e-learning and apps?

Yes. We handle voice over translation for corporate and brand video, e-learning courses, commercials, documentaries, app and IVR prompts and games — adapted to the format and delivered ready to drop into your edit or platform.

What audio formats do you deliver?

Broadcast-standard WAV, MP3 or separated stems, at whatever sample rate, bit depth and loudness target your platform asks for. Send us the delivery spec and we will work to it.

Trusted to deliver by the world's top brands

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  • Braun
  • British Airways
  • Britney Spears Fantasy
  • Cablevision
  • Campina
  • Canon
  • Cisco
  • Clarks
  • Coca-Cola
  • Braun
  • British Airways
  • Britney Spears Fantasy
  • Cablevision
  • Campina
  • Canon
  • Cisco
  • Clarks
  • Coca-Cola
  • Braun
  • British Airways
  • Britney Spears Fantasy
  • Cablevision
  • Campina
  • Canon
  • Cisco
  • Clarks
  • Coca-Cola
  • Braun
  • British Airways
  • Britney Spears Fantasy
  • Cablevision
  • Campina
  • Canon
  • Cisco
  • Clarks
  • Coca-Cola

Translate your voice over

Send us your script and target languages and we'll adapt, cast and record it in each language.

The complete solution to localise your content

Voice over

  • State-of-the-art studios
  • Neumann microphones
  • On-hand sound engineers
  • 1,000+ voice actors
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Translation

  • 100+ languages covered
  • Tailored to your needs
  • Stringent quality control
  • Dedicated project managers
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Subtitling

  • Experienced subtitlers
  • Industry-standard software
  • Burn-in and graphic editing
  • Open and closed captions
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Transcription

  • Improve accessibility
  • Reach a wider audience
  • Boost SEO and video views
  • Maximise video engagement
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