Meta’s AI Breakthrough: Facebook and Instagram Reels Now Available in Hindi and Multiple Languages

Meta Expands AI Translation for Reels to Reach a Global Audience

Meta — the parent company of Facebook and Instagram — has taken a major leap in breaking language barriers. The company has enhanced its AI-powered translation feature for Reels, allowing users to watch and listen to videos in their preferred language, including Hindi, Portuguese, and Spanish, while preserving the creator’s original voice and tone.

Earlier, this innovative feature was limited to English and Spanish. But now, Meta has made it multilingual, expanding access for millions of users around the world. The announcement was made by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, highlighting how the feature will make global content more inclusive and engaging.

Watch Reels in Any Language — With the Creator’s Real Voice

The upgraded Meta AI Translation tool allows viewers to experience videos in real time in their own language. For example, if a creator uploads a video in English, Meta’s AI can automatically translate and dub it into Hindi or Portuguese — all while maintaining the authentic tone and voice of the original creator.

Instagram head Adam Mosseri shared a live demo showing how the system works. During the demo, he switched languages mid-video, and Meta AI instantly converted his speech into Hindi, Spanish, and Portuguese with remarkable accuracy. What stood out most was how natural and lifelike the translation sounded — as though the creator was actually speaking in that language.

Realistic Lip Syncing and Voice Cloning

The technology doesn’t just stop at translating words. Meta’s AI system uses advanced voice cloning and lip-syncing to create a realistic and seamless viewing experience. It mirrors the speaker’s voice texture, tone, and mouth movements, ensuring the dubbed video feels as authentic as the original.

This approach enhances user engagement by maintaining a human touch — something that traditional automated translations often fail to achieve. It’s also a step forward in bridging cultural and linguistic gaps, allowing creators to reach audiences beyond their native languages.

How Creators Can Use the Feature

The feature is currently available to eligible creators with public accounts or over 1,000 followers who already have access to Meta AI tools. Once enabled, creators can see a “Translate your voice with Meta AI” option while uploading Reels.

They can then select their target language, preview the translated version, and publish the video. To ensure transparency, every AI-translated Reel will carry a label — “Translated with Meta AI”. Viewers can also switch back to the original version by going to Audio and Language > Do not translate in the menu.

This transparent approach ensures users are aware of when they’re watching AI-translated content, maintaining both trust and authenticity on Meta’s platforms.

Instagram Adds Interactive Map Feature for Indian Users

Alongside the AI translation update, Instagram has launched an Interactive Map feature in India. This tool allows users to share and discover Reels, Stories, and posts based on location.

The feature not only enables users to explore nearby content but also introduces selective location sharing, parental controls for teens, and enhanced privacy settings. Users can view nearby Reels and posts for up to 24 hours, striking a balance between real-time discovery and user privacy.

Breaking Barriers, Building Connections

With these new features, Meta is positioning itself at the forefront of AI-driven social connectivity. By merging machine learning, translation, and voice cloning, the company aims to make digital communication truly global.

For creators, it means their content can now transcend borders without losing its originality. And for audiences, it opens the door to a world where language is no longer a barrier — but a bridge to shared stories, creativity, and connection.