ElevenLabs Dubbing v2 Performance-Preserving AI Dubbing
Released by ElevenLabs in May 2026 and described as a revolutionary new AI dubbing model: for the first time the emotion and performance of the original speaker carries across every language, conditioning directly on the original performance instead of generating flat audio from a transcript alone
Tool Overview
Features, steps and FAQ below
Features
- ✓ Preserves the original performance: ElevenLabs says Dubbing v2 conditions directly on the original performance, capturing the speaker's intonation and tone and transferring it across languages for dubbing that sounds more natural and expressive while staying faithful to the original delivery
- ✓ Across 90+ languages: ElevenLabs says it preserves the original performance across more than 90 languages
- ✓ Sync-aware translation: ElevenLabs says different languages need different phrasing, rhythm and sentence structure to sound natural, and its sync-aware translation automatically aligns starts, stops and pacing to reduce manual adjustment
- ✓ One-click localisation: ElevenLabs says creators can localise YouTube videos and other content with one click inside ElevenCreative, keeping the original creator's personality and delivery across languages
- ✓ Studio-grade workflows: ElevenLabs says ElevenProductions combines Dubbing v2 with human translators, expert voice casting and professional audio mixing for studios, broadcasters and enterprise productions
How to Use
- Sign up for ElevenLabs and open ElevenCreative
- Upload the video you want to localise
- Choose the target language and run Dubbing v2, which conditions on the original performance to generate the dub
- Review the result and tweak as needed; eligible creators can apply to the Creator Dubbing Partner Program for discounted access
FAQ
What is Dubbing v2?
An AI dubbing model released by ElevenLabs in May 2026, which the company says is the first to carry the emotion and performance of the original speaker across every language.
How is it different from traditional AI dubbing?
ElevenLabs says traditional systems rely heavily on transcripts and often lose the emotion, timing, emphasis, hesitation and energy that make speech natural; Dubbing v2 conditions directly on the original performance, preserving tone, pacing, delivery and emotional intent.
How many languages are supported?
ElevenLabs says Dubbing v2 preserves the original performance across more than 90 languages.
Can I use it directly in the platform?
ElevenLabs says creators can localise YouTube videos and other content with one click inside ElevenCreative, and marketing teams can localise ads and product videos at scale.
Is there a fuller option for professional productions?
ElevenLabs says ElevenProductions combines Dubbing v2 with human translators, expert voice casting and professional audio mixing for studios, broadcasters and enterprise productions.