ElevenLabs releases Dubbing v2, a breakthrough AI dubbing model that preserves the original speaker's emotion, tone, and pacing across 90+ languages by conditioning directly on the performance rather than just transcripts.
On May 28, 2026, ElevenLabs launched Dubbing v2, a new AI dubbing model that represents a fundamental shift in how machine-based localization works. For the first time, the emotion and performance of the original speaker carries across every language — instead of generating flat, disconnected audio from a transcript alone, Dubbing v2 conditions directly on the original performance, preserving tone, pacing, delivery, and emotional intent.
The technical leap addresses one of the biggest unsolved problems in AI dubbing: making translated speech feel like the original person actually said it. Traditional AI dubbing systems rely heavily on transcripts, which can produce accurate translations but often lose the nuances that make human speech feel natural. Dubbing v2 captures the speaker's intonation and tone directly from the source audio and transfers it across languages, with a sync-aware translation system that aligns starts, stops, and pacing automatically.
For creators, Dubbing v2 enables one-click localization of YouTube videos and other content inside ElevenCreative while preserving the personality and delivery of the original creator. For marketing teams, it enables high-quality localization across international markets without rebuilding campaigns from scratch. For studios and broadcasters, ElevenProductions combines Dubbing v2 with human translators, expert voice casting, and professional audio mixing for enterprise-grade multilingual productions. The company also launched a Creator Dubbing Partner Program with discounted access for eligible creators.
The economics are transformative: professional dubbing can cost hundreds of dollars per minute and requires large production pipelines involving translators, voice actors, editors, and audio engineers. Dubbing v2 automates the process, making high-quality multilingual content accessible to creators and businesses without complex workflows or multiple vendors. API access is coming soon, with the product available immediately in ElevenCreative and through ElevenProductions.
