Introduction
Pinch is an API for speech translation. We offer two products:
Real-time translation — stream audio in, get translated audio and transcripts back in real time. Supports 50+ languages with voice cloning. Use via the Python SDK or connect directly over WebSocket.
Dubbing — submit audio or video, get back a fully dubbed version in another language. Asynchronous REST API with per-minute pricing.
Get an API key from the Developer Portal.
Quick links
| I want to… | Go to |
|---|---|
| Try real-time translation in the browser | Browser demo |
| Build with the Python SDK | SDK Quickstart |
| See a NodeJS demo app | Real-time Demo App |
| Dub audio or video via API | Dubbing Quickstart |
| See all API endpoints | Real-time API Reference or Dubbing API Reference |
Base URL
All API requests use:
https://api.startpinch.comAuthenticate with a Bearer token in the Authorization header. Get your API key from the Developer Portal.
Where Pinch fits
- Real-time interpretation — calls, meetings, classrooms, events
- Video localization — dub content for new markets
- Accessibility — live translation as an app feature