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title: ToolRouter — Workflow
description: A multi-tool workflow showing how to combine ToolRouter tools for a complex task.
url: https://toolrouter.com/workflows/video-localization
---
# Video Localization

Localize video content for international markets with transcript extraction, translation, dubbing, and localized thumbnails.

Take your video content global with a complete localization workflow. Extract the original transcript with precise timestamps, then translate it into target languages while preserving cultural nuances and context.

Dub the audio track with synchronized voice generation and create culturally appropriate thumbnails with localized text for each market. This workflow transforms a single video into region-ready versions that resonate with local audiences.

**Tools:** video-transcripts, audio-dubber, translate, generate-image
**Category:** media

## Steps

### 1. Extract Original Transcript

Pull the source video transcript with timestamps for accurate localization.

- **Tool:** video-transcripts
- **Skill:** get_youtube_transcript
- **Input:** Source video URL
- **Output:** Timestamped transcript of the original video

### 2. Translate Content

Translate the transcript into target languages while preserving context and cultural nuances.

- **Tool:** translate
- **Skill:** translate_text
- **Input:** Original transcript and target locales
- **Output:** Localized translations for each market

### 3. Dub Audio Track

Generate and synchronize dubbed audio tracks for each language version.

- **Tool:** audio-dubber
- **Skill:** dub_audio
- **Input:** Translated scripts and source video
- **Output:** Dubbed audio tracks synced to video

### 4. Create Localized Thumbnails

Generate culturally appropriate thumbnails with localized text for each target market.

- **Tool:** generate-image
- **Skill:** text_to_image
- **Input:** Thumbnail concept with localized text and cultural context
- **Output:** Localized thumbnail images per language

## Benefits

- Complete localization from transcript to thumbnail
- Culturally adapted content for each target market
- Synchronized dubbing preserves viewing experience
- Localized thumbnails improve regional click-through rates
