Get started
1. Get an API key
Sign up at the Developer Portal and create an API key. New accounts include free credits.
2. Pick your product
Real-time translation
Stream audio in, get translated audio and transcripts back with low latency. Best for live conversations, voice agents, and interactive apps.
Three ways to get started:
| Approach | Best for | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Browser demo | Hearing it work instantly | startpinch.com |
| Python SDK | File-based or streaming translation | SDK Quickstart |
| Node.js demo app | Building a browser-based app | Real-time Demo App |
Real-time translation requires an SDK or WebSocket client (Python SDK or LiveKit client). See How it works for the architecture.
Dubbing
Submit an audio or video URL, get a fully dubbed file back. Best for content localization and media workflows.
| Approach | Best for | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Portal UI | Quick one-off dubs | Dubbing Dashboard |
| REST API | Automated pipelines | Dubbing Quickstart |
Dubbing is a standard REST API — no SDK required.
3. Explore further
- Supported languages — 50+ languages with regional variants
- Troubleshooting — common issues and fixes
- Changelog — what’s new