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ActionHeyGenUpdated May 2026

How do I translate a video with HeyGen?

Short answer: Drop the "HeyGenTranslate Video" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Video URL
video_url
stringRequiredVideo URL (required)
Output Language
output_language
stringRequiredSpanish, French, Hindi, …
Title
title
stringOptionalTitle
Sample request
{
"video_url": "e.g. https://example.com/path",
"output_language": "Spanish, French, Hindi, …",
"title": "{{trigger.title}}"
}
Returns
{
"data": {
"video_translate_id": "tr_abc"
},
"error": null
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Translate Video.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

FAQ

Questions about Translate Video.

What does the Translate Video action do in HeyGen?
Takes a source video and target language, produces a localised version with lip-sync re-aligned to the new audio. The HeyGen differentiator — best-in-class video translation for global content workflows.
What inputs does Translate Video require?
Required: Video URL, Output Language. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if HeyGen returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Translate Video support batch operations?
Yes. Run Translate Video inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles HeyGen's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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