Project settings and limits
VoiceCheap combines project-level settings with account-level usage rules. It helps to separate the options that shape one output from the limits that come from your plan or team setup.
Project settings that change one output
| Setting | What it controls |
|---|
| Target language | The language used for the translated output |
| Original language | Whether the source stays on auto-detect or is fixed manually |
| Project name | How the project appears in history, review, and collaboration views |
| Speaker count | How the transcript is segmented by speaker |
| Brand vocabulary | How custom wording is preserved during transcription |
| Existing subtitles | Whether VoiceCheap starts from an SRT file you already have |
| Voice strategy | Whether you use voice cloning, a library voice, or a custom voice |
| Background audio and voice isolation | How much of the original ambience stays in the final output |
| Subtitles and lip-sync | Which delivery layers are added after translation |
Translation guidance: brand vocabulary vs glossary
| Feature | Scope | What it helps with |
|---|
| Brand vocabulary | Saved customization | Helps transcription recognize names, products, and domain-specific wording |
| Glossary | Source-language translation customization | Preserves or forces specific translation wording during translation and SmartSync |
Account, team, and publishing settings
| Feature | Why you would use it |
|---|
| Thumbnail translation | Localize thumbnail text while keeping the overall design intact |
| Smart Publish | Push translated YouTube output back to a connected channel |
| Team collaboration | Share project work and subscription benefits with teammates |
| Usage logs and billing | Track minutes, extra lip-sync usage, refunds, and plan allowances |
Limits that commonly matter
| Limit area | What to know |
|---|
| Source duration | The current product supports long-form source media, with current project flows capped at up to 120 minutes per source file |
| Lip sync duration | Standard and Pro lip sync currently cap at 30 minutes, while Lip Sync Studio currently caps at 5 minutes |
| Free preview | Free accounts are designed for short trial workflows rather than full production runs |
| Monthly minutes | Published minute allowances depend on plan and can change over time |
| Daily tool allowances | Authenticated app tools are limited per user and per tool, while the free landing tools use separate public throttles |
| API access | Public API access requires an active subscription |
If you are planning a production workflow, confirm the latest limits in the app before you start a long project. Per-video limits, lip-sync
eligibility, team seats, and feature access can differ by plan.
Practical rule of thumb
Use project settings to define how one output should look. Use billing, plan, and team settings to understand how much work the account can run. Team guests can collaborate on projects, but some team-level settings, such as glossary management or billing, stay owner-controlled.
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