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In the ancient land of Eldoria, where skies shimmered and forests, whispered secrets to the wind, lived a dragon named Zephyros. [sarcastically] Not the “burn it all down” kind... [giggles] but he was gentle, wise, with eyes like old stars. [whispers] Even the birds fell silent when he passed.

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Meet Eleven v3 — our most expressive Text to Speech model

Experience dynamic conversations, emotional nuance, and rich delivery like never before. With Eleven v3, you can:

  • Direct tone and timing using in-line audio tags
  • Generate natural dialogue between multiple speakers
  • Localize at scale with human-like speech in 70+ languages

From stadium chants to comedic timing, expressive storytelling to chaotic group banter — v3 makes voice creation fully controllable, deeply human, and unmistakably real.

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Emotionally & contextually aware AI voices for Text to Speech

Our voice AI responds to emotional cues in text and adapts its delivery to suit both the immediate content and the wider context. This lets our AI voices achieve high emotional range and avoid making logical errors when your content is read aloud.

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The most realistic AI voices — now on mobile

Create lifelike speech with rich emotion — all from your iOS or Android device. Our voice AI delivers studio-quality performance from anywhere.

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Studio quality video voiceovers

Choose a voice, upload your script, and generate high quality voiceovers for social media, commercials, movies, and more. Adjust the timing, assign multiple speakers, and add sound effects in Voiceover studio.

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How to make AI Voiceovers that sound Human

Discover how to use the Text to Speech generator, choose between models like Eleven Multilingual v2 and Eleven v3 (alpha), and fine-tune your audio with dialogue tags. You'll also learn how to create custom voices using the Voice Design tool, and how to download and share your creations.

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Model overview

Multilingual v2 (TTS)

Our most lifelike, emotionally rich text to speech model supporting 29 languages. Best for voiceovers, audiobooks, post-production and content creation

Flash v2 (TTS)

Our English-only, low latency TTS model. Best for developer, single-language use cases where speed matters. Performance is on par with Turbo v2.5

Flash v2.5 (TTS)

Our high quality, low latency TTS model in 70+ languages. Best for developer use cases where speed matters and you need non-English languages

Use cases

Video voiceovers

Produce high-quality voiceovers for videos, TV shows, and animations using AI text to voice, eliminating the need for human voice actors and speeding up production.

Podcasts

Use AI text to speech for creating podcasts with consistent, professional-sounding narration, reducing the time spent on manual recording.

Accessibility

Integrate text to speech into websites and apps to provide audio versions of content, helping users with visual impairments or reading difficulties access information more easily.

Conversational AI

Use AI text to speech to create natural, human-like voices for chatbots and virtual assistants, improving user interaction with realistic responses.

Gaming

Generate voiceovers for video game characters using the text to speech API, with context-aware and emotionally accurate voices that match in-game scenarios.

Audiobooks

Convert written text into natural-sounding AI voices for audiobooks, allowing you to produce content quickly in multiple languages.

Explore our AI Voices for Text to Speech

Discover a vast collection of high-quality voices tailored for creators. Whether you’re producing audiobooks, videos, or interactive content, find the perfect voice to bring your vision to life.

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Frequently asked questions

What is text to speech (TTS) and how does it work?

Text to speech is a technology that converts written text into spoken audio. It works by analyzing the text and using an AI voice to synthesize the words into natural-sounding speech.

What is AI text to speech used for?

It's used for video voiceovers, podcasts, audiobooks, accessibility tools, virtual assistants, video game characters, and much more.

How does the ElevenLabs Text to Speech differ from other TTS technologies?

ElevenLabs focuses on creating the most realistic, human-like, and emotionally expressive voices, capable of understanding context and delivering nuanced performances.

What is the best free text to speech tool?

ElevenLabs offers a generous free tier that allows users to experience high-quality AI voices, making it one of the best free options available.

How can I convert text to speech online for free?

You can sign up for a free ElevenLabs account, type or paste your text into the generator, choose a voice, and create your audio instantly.

Does ElevenLabs offer multilingual text to speech, and how many languages does it support?

Yes, ElevenLabs supports multilingual text to speech for over 70 languages with our latest models.

Does ElevenLabs offer a Text to Speech API for developers?

Yes, we provide a robust and easy-to-use API for developers to integrate our text-to-speech technology into their own applications and services.

Can I use text to speech for YouTube videos?

Absolutely. Many creators use ElevenLabs to generate high-quality voiceovers for their YouTube videos, saving time and production costs.

What makes ElevenLabs Text to Speech stand out?

ElevenLabs Text to Speech is renowned for its incredibly natural and emotionally expressive AI voices. Our technology understands context and nuance, allowing for realistic voice generation suitable for professional applications like audiobooks, video voiceovers, and gaming.

Is ElevenLabs suitable for commercial use?

Yes, ElevenLabs offers various subscription plans, including tiers for commercial use. This allows creators and businesses to legally use our generated audio for projects such as advertisements, e-learning content, and public-facing applications.

How does the ElevenLabs AI voice generator handle different languages?

The ElevenLabs AI voice generator is a powerful multilingual tool, supporting over 70 languages. It maintains high quality and natural intonation across different languages, making it ideal for reaching a global audience.

Can I create my own custom voice with eleven labs ai?

Absolutely. With eleven labs ai, you can use our Voice Cloning or Voice Design tools. This allows you to either create a digital replica of your own voice or design a completely new, unique synthetic voice for your projects.

What are the main applications for 11labs voice ai?

11labs voice ai is versatile and used across many industries. Key applications include creating engaging voiceovers for YouTube and social media, producing audiobooks, developing characters for video games, and building interactive AI assistants.