Papercup
AI dubbing and localization platform that replaces voices in videos with lifelike synthetic speech while keeping timing and emotion aligned so brands scale multilingual content without studio time.
Papercup has been discontinued. The product was shut down, absorbed into another company, or now operates under a different brand. The information below is kept for reference and may describe the tool as it was.
Overview
Papercup helps media companies e learning teams and brands translate and dub videos into dozens of languages using high quality synthetic voices guided by human review. You upload a source video choose languages and style then Papercup transcribes translates and generates aligned voice tracks that match pace tone and pauses. Editors adjust pronunciation timing and emphasis in a browser timeline and add subtitles for accessibility.
For broadcast and large catalogs Papercup offers managed services QC and delivery workflows to OTT and CMS. Because pricing varies by minutes languages and service level most deals are custom quoted however teams report strong cost and speed advantages over traditional dubbing while maintaining clear editorial control and auditability across versions.
Key features
- AI Dubbing Studio: Generate lip matched multilingual voice tracks with controllable pace timing and prosody
- Script Adaptation: Apply context aware translation with glossary and brand term controls to protect messaging
- Timeline Editor: Fine tune pauses pronunciations and emphasis directly on waveform without external DAWs
- Human in the Loop: Book QC and review passes to validate names jargon and difficult passages before delivery
- Subtitle Suite: Auto caption translate and burn in or export timed subtitle files for platforms
- Catalog Workflows: Handle episodic series and large libraries with metadata mapping and delivery presets
- Compliance and Safety: Enable profanity handling region rules and content warnings for distribution
- Analytics: Track language mix turnaround and cost per minute to guide market expansions
Best for
- Localize YouTube channels into priority markets without studios
- Create multilingual product explainers for ecommerce PDPs
- Translate internal training at scale for global teams
- Reversion broadcast catalogs rapidly for new regions
- Add subtitles and dubs for accessibility and compliance
- Pilot new markets with low risk dubbed content tests
- Modernize back catalogs with fresh voice and captions
- Sync final assets to OTT CMS and MAM systems
Capabilities
Speech to Text
Create accurate transcripts as the backbone for translation alignment and pronunciation controls across long form content.
Context Aware MT
Use domain tuned translation with glossaries so brand terms product names and idioms survive across languages.
Neural Voices
Synthesize lifelike voices with controllable pace and emphasis then align them to beats for natural cadence.
Subtitles and Exports
Export clean audio stems caption files and platform ready packages that meet OTT and social specs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Papercup pricing work and is there a free plan?
Papercup prices by minutes languages and services such as QC or managed delivery and does not publish list rates so teams typically request a custom quote.
Can we keep specific brand terms and names consistent?
Yes glossaries and human review help lock brand terms names and legal phrases so localized tracks stay on message.
Does Papercup support subtitles along with dubbing?
Yes automatic captions translated subs and exports for platform formats are available alongside dubbed audio tracks.
Will voices sound robotic for long videos?
Voices are neural and controllable and editorial review helps correct edge cases so long form content maintains natural pacing.
Can Papercup deliver directly to my CMS or OTT pipeline?
Enterprise workflows include packaged exports and delivery presets that map metadata to your downstream systems.
