Overview

Targum Video is an AI video translation service. It lets you translate a video from any language into another in a matter of seconds by pasting a link from platforms such as X (Twitter), TikTok, Instagram or Reddit, or by uploading or recording a video. It became known through its @vidtranslator bot on X, which users would tag under foreign-language videos to receive a translated version.

How it works

Paste a link to a video, drag and drop a file or record from a mobile device. Targum transcribes the speech, translates it and returns the video with translated subtitles, timed to the original speech. Paid plans let you download the translated MP4 file.

Why people use it

A large amount of news, commentary and eyewitness footage circulates on social media in languages many viewers do not understand. Targum's main use case is helping people understand those videos quickly. Users have praised it for opening up information that was previously inaccessible to them.

Key features

Translation from links on X, TikTok, Instagram and Reddit.
Upload, drag-and-drop and mobile recording.
Translation into 99+ languages.
Timed subtitles.
MP4 downloads on paid plans.
An X bot, @vidtranslator, which has at times been temporarily unavailable.

Use cases

Journalists and researchers can understand foreign-language footage. Social media users can follow international events. Content creators can subtitle their own videos for other audiences. Language learners can watch content with translated subtitles.

Pricing

You can get started for free. Paid plans include Starter at 6 US dollars per month for up to 30 minutes per month, Basic at 15 dollars per month for up to 90 minutes with MP4 downloads, and a Creator plan for heavier use. Annual billing gives two months free. Prices on the site may have changed since introductory offers, so check the current pricing page.

Things to consider

Machine translation of social media video can be wrong, especially with slang, poor audio or multiple speakers. When a translated video concerns news or sensitive events, verify important statements with additional sources before sharing. Respect the rights of the original creators when downloading or redistributing translated videos.

Who it is for

Targum Video suits anyone who wants to quickly understand or subtitle videos in other languages, from social media users and journalists to creators localizing their own content.