Localized video ads: the same ad in more languages
Keep the ad that works, change the language. New voice-over and captions, same cast, product and pacing — and you pay only for what is newly generated.
Short answer
Localizing a video ad means re-voicing and re-captioning it for a new market while keeping the structure that already performs. On AdRecast you either pick an output language when you start a remake, or add a “Language / voice” variant to a finished ad: the script is translated sentence by sentence (numbers, prices and tone are kept) and talking segments are re-voiced, while B-roll is reused. Reused clips are marked with a link icon and cost nothing; only newly generated seconds are billed. Output languages include English, Spanish, Chinese, German, French, Japanese, Portuguese and more.
How it works on AdRecast
- 01New remake: choose the output language on the new-project form. Finished ad: open it in the editor and add a “Language / voice” variant.
- 02The script is translated sentence by sentence; numbers, prices and tone are kept.
- 03Review the translated lines before you generate.
- 04Generate. Talking segments are re-voiced; B-roll is reused, marked with a link icon, and costs nothing.
- 05Export each language for Meta, TikTok or Shorts.
Three ways to make it
| Filmed with a creator | Typical AI clip tool | Remake on AdRecast | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New language version | Book a native-speaking creator and reshoot | Regenerate the clip from scratch | A “Language / voice” variant of the same ad |
| What you pay for | A new shoot | The whole clip again | Only newly generated seconds; reused clips cost nothing |
| Cast and product consistency | New creator, new look | Can change between clips | Same actor, product and pacing |
A single human-shot UGC video typically costs $150–500.
Localization checklist
- Have a native speaker read the translated script before you generate — idioms and claims do not always translate.
- Localize on-screen text and the CTA (currency, sizes, where to buy), not just the voice.
- Check that the product claim is allowed in the target market.
- Test one language at a time against the original, changing nothing else.
Templates to start from
- UGC talking-head review video ad templateBest for: Beauty, wellness, gadgets
- Problem → Agitate → Solve video ad templateBest for: Products that fix an everyday annoyance
- “3 reasons” listicle video ad templateBest for: Products with several distinct benefits
FAQ
How do I translate a video ad into another language?
On AdRecast, add a “Language / voice” variant to a finished ad (or pick an output language for a new remake). The script is translated sentence by sentence and talking segments are re-voiced; the shots, cast and pacing stay the same.
Which languages are supported?
The interface is in English and Chinese. Output languages for the remake include English, Spanish, Chinese, German, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi and more.
Do I pay for the whole video again?
No. B-roll and other reused clips are marked with a link icon and cost nothing; only newly generated seconds are billed at your chosen resolution.
Is there a free plan for localization?
No. AdRecast is paid only; you start with the one-time $1 trial and then top up credits.
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