Video and Audio Translation
Translate subtitles, audio-linked content, recordings, and media deliverables in Codex.
Video and Audio Translation
Codex supports workflows for subtitle translation, audio recording, transcription, and media-aware export. These workflows depend on both the imported source format and the project's media storage strategy.
Subtitle Translation
- Open Navigation.
- Click Add Source File.
- Choose Source Files.
- Select Subtitles.
- Import a
.vttor.srtfile. - Translate each timestamped cell.
- Export to SRT or WebVTT when finished.
Subtitle exports preserve cue timing. WebVTT exports can preserve styling or output plain text depending on the selected format.
Audio Projects
Audio imports create cells linked to audio content. Depending on project setup, you can transcribe audio, translate the text, record target audio, and validate audio separately from text.
Cell audio tools can include:
- Play audio.
- Record target audio.
- Rerecord or remove audio.
- Transcribe speech to text, with automatic language detection.
- Re-transcribe an existing recording after changing transcription settings.
- Copy timestamps from the matching source cell when source and target timing drift apart.
- Validate audio.
- Use a countdown before recording starts.
If Codex does not detect a microphone, the record button is disabled and a warning explains why. Check your input device and system permissions, then reopen the cell.
Video Audio Tracks
When a streamed video provides more than one audio language track, the video player shows an audio track selector. Use it to pick which language plays while you translate. The selector only appears when the video actually offers multiple tracks.
Media Storage
Before starting a media-heavy project, review Media and Storage. Auto Download Media, Stream & Save, and Stream Only affect offline playback and export reliability.
Export Media Work
- Open the Main Menu.
- Click Export.
- Select the file group.
- Choose a subtitle, round-trip, text, data, or audio export option.
- For audio deliverables, choose the audio options you need, such as timestamps or Consolidate by Character.
- Select milestones if the wizard asks for a range.
- Choose the destination folder and export.
If the deliverable depends on original media, avoid switching the project to Stream Only before export unless your coordinator confirms it is safe.
Review Checklist
- Confirm translated text fits timing constraints.
- Review speaker labels before excluding or preserving them.
- Play sample exports before delivering the full project.
- Validate audio when your project requires audio review.
- Keep a backup before large media exports.