Text to Speech
Transform text into natural speech using 26 professional ElevenLabs AI voices across 5 categories. Perfect for voiceovers, narration, and podcasts. 10 credits per 1K chars.
Overview
Transform written text into natural-sounding speech using ElevenLabs' professional AI voice technology. Perfect for voiceovers, narration, and audio content.
Text to Speech
Cost: 10 credits per 1,000 characters
Voices: 26 professional options in 5 categories
Time: ~30 seconds
Format: High-quality MP3
Natural, human-like speech powered by ElevenLabs Turbo 2.5.
How to Use
Select Text to Speech
Navigate to the AI Generator and select the Text to Speech tab.
Enter Your Text
Type or paste the text you want to convert to speech (max 5,000 characters).
Choose a Voice
Click the voice selector and preview different voices by clicking the speaker icon next to each name. Voices are organized into 5 categories for easy selection.
Generate
Click "Generate" - cost is calculated automatically based on character count.
Available Voices
We offer 26 professional voices organized into 5 categories:
Preview Before Generating
Click the speaker icon next to each voice name in the selector to hear a sample before generating!
Pricing
Text to Speech uses character-based pricing:
| Characters | Credits |
|---|---|
| 1-1,000 | 10 |
| 1,001-2,000 | 20 |
| 2,001-3,000 | 30 |
| 3,001-4,000 | 40 |
| 4,001-5,000 | 50 |
Formula: Credits = Math.ceil(characters / 1000) × 10
Limits:
- Minimum: 1 character (10 credits)
- Maximum: 5,000 characters per generation
The credit cost updates in real-time as you type your text.
Writing for Speech
Text written for reading doesn't always work well for speech. Follow these tips:
Best Practices
Write as You Speak
❌ Written style:
The aforementioned solution provides optimal results.✅ Spoken style:
This solution works really well.Use Contractions
- "don't" instead of "do not"
- "we're" instead of "we are"
- "it's" instead of "it is"
Keep Sentences Short
- Break long sentences into shorter ones
- Each sentence should have one main idea
- Use simple, clear language
Punctuation Controls Pacing
Periods (.): Natural pause
Welcome to our podcast. Today we're discussing AI technology.Commas (,): Brief pause
First, let's review the basics. Then, we'll dive deeper.Question Marks (?): Rising intonation
What do you think? Isn't this amazing?Exclamation Marks (!): Emphasis and energy
That's incredible! Let's celebrate!Em Dashes (—): Longer, dramatic pause
And then—after years of work—we finally succeeded.Clean Text Works Best
Remove:
- Markdown syntax (
**bold**,*italic*) - HTML tags (
<strong>,<em>) - Special characters
- URLs (spell them out or describe them)
- Code snippets
Keep:
- Natural punctuation
- Numbers (spelled out for clarity)
- Abbreviations (if commonly spoken)
❌ Avoid:
Check out [our website](https://example.com) for **more info**!✅ Use:
Check out our website for more information!Numbers & Abbreviations
Numbers:
- Write "five hundred" instead of "500" for clearer pronunciation
- Use digits only if that's how you'd say it: "2024", "iPhone 15"
Abbreviations:
- "AI" → pronounced as letters
- "NASA" → pronounced as word
- "Dr." → "Doctor"
Use Cases
Quality Tips
Preview Voices
Always preview voices before generating. Each voice has a unique character that works better for different content types.
Optimize Text
- Break very long texts into smaller chunks
- Remove special formatting
- Use natural punctuation for pacing
- Write how you would actually speak
Character Limit
Maximum 5,000 characters per generation. For longer content, split into multiple generations and edit together.