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Voice AI

Voice Cloning & Text-to-Speech with ElevenLabs

Generate authentic human voices from text. For podcasts, audiobooks, voiceovers, and more.

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The ElevenLabs Interface

From text to natural speech β€” the key areas at a glance

πŸŽ™οΈ ElevenLabs Voice Studio 1. Voice Selection Bella (female) ● Adam (male) My Voice (Clone) + Voice Cloning 2. Text Input Hello! I am an AI-generated voice. I can convert text into natural speech. Perfect for podcasts, audiobooks and voice-overs! ▢️ Generate 3. Settings Stability: 60% Clarity: 80% 4. Player & Export β–Ά 0:12 ⬇️ MP3 ⬇️ WAV
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Voice Selection

Choose from library or use your voice clone

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Text Input

Enter the text to be spoken

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Settings

Stability and clarity for natural sound

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Player & Export

Listen and download as MP3/WAV

About ElevenLabs

What is Voice AI?

Voice AI (Voice Artificial Intelligence) enables the generation of natural-sounding human speech from written text. ElevenLabs is a leader in this field, offering incredibly realistic voices that are barely distinguishable from real humans.

Use Cases

  • Podcasts: Intro/outro speakers, ad spots, complete episodes
  • Audiobooks: Audiobook production without studio and voice actors
  • Voiceovers: Explainer videos, presentations, e-learning content
  • Gaming: NPC dialogues, character voices
  • Accessibility: Text-to-speech for visually impaired users

Pricing Model

🎁 Free

$0
  • 10,000 characters/month
  • 3 custom voices
  • API access (limited)
  • Attribution required
πŸ’‘ Tip for Beginners The Free tier is perfect for testing. For first projects, the 10,000 characters are sufficient οΏ½ that's about 10 minutes of spoken audio.

Features Overview

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Text-to-Speech (TTS)

Convert any text into natural speech. Multiple languages and accents available.

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Speech-to-Speech (STS)

Record your voice and convert it into another voice οΏ½ while preserving emotion and intonation.

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Voice Cloning

Instant Cloning with 1 minute of audio or Professional Cloning with 30+ minutes for highest quality.

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Voice Library

Thousands of community-made voices. Filter by gender, age, accent, and style.

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Projects

Create long audio files (audiobooks, podcasts) with chapter subdivision and batch generation.

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API Access

Integrate ElevenLabs into your applications. REST API with comprehensive documentation.

Voice Cloning Guide

Audio Sample Requirements

For successful voice cloning, you need high-quality source material:

  • Instant Cloning: At least 1 minute of clear speech
  • Professional Cloning: 30+ minutes of diverse material
  • Quality: At least 44.1kHz, no compression
  • Room: No reverb, no background noise
  • Microphone: Good quality (USB mic minimum, XLR preferred)
🎀 Recording Tips βœ… Use a small room with soft surfaces
βœ… Keep 15-20cm distance from the microphone
βœ… Avoid plosives (P, T, B sounds) with a pop filter
βœ… Speak naturally and vary your intonation

Instant vs Professional Cloning

⚑ Instant Cloning

Fast (minutes), good quality, ideal for prototypes and personal projects. Requires only short samples.

πŸ’Ž Professional Cloning

Longer processing, studio quality, perfect for commercial projects. Needs extensive material.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Create account
    Sign up at elevenlabs.io and choose your pricing model.
  2. Navigate to "Voices"
    Click "Add Voice" and choose "Instant Voice Cloning" or "Professional Voice Cloning".
  3. Upload audio
    Upload your audio files. Make sure they meet the minimum requirements.
  4. Name your voice
    Give your voice a unique name for later use.
  5. Test
    Generate first test samples and adjust Voice Settings.

Optimizing Audio Quality

  • Use lossless formats (WAV, FLAC) instead of MP3
  • Remove silence at beginning and end with Audacity
  • Normalize volume to -3dB
  • Avoid clipping and distortion
  • For multiple files: Consistent volume and tone

Prompting for Voices

Understanding Voice Settings

βš–οΈ Stability

Higher values = more consistent voice, but more monotone. Lower values = more expressive, but more variable.

πŸŽ›οΈ Clarity + Similarity

Clear voice vs. similar tone to original. Find balance depending on application.

🎨 Style

Increases expression but can cause instability. Use with caution.

πŸ”Š Speaker Boost

Improves similarity to original speaker. Recommended for voice cloning.

Pronunciation Optimization

ElevenLabs understands phonetic markings. For difficult words or names, you can control the pronunciation:

Phonetic Spelling Write "ElevenLabs" as "Ee-LEV-en-Labs" for clear pronunciation.

SSML Support

ElevenLabs supports SSML (Speech Synthesis Markup Language) for advanced control:

  • <break time="500ms"/> ⏸️ Insert pauses
  • <emphasis>important</emphasis> πŸ’¬ Emphasis
  • <prosody rate="slow">slowly</prosody> 🐒 Speech rate

Controlling Emotions and Tone

Use special tags to control emotions directly in the text:

Emotion Tags 🎭 [whispered] This is a secret...
🎭 [excited] I can hardly wait!
🎭 [sad] I'm really sorry about that.
🎭 [shouting] Watch out!
🎭 [softly] Come here...
βœ… Best Practices βœ… Start with a clear description of desired mood
βœ… Use punctuation for natural pauses
βœ… Test different Stability settings
βœ… Save successful settings as preset

Ethics & Responsibility

When is Voice Cloning Ethical?

Voice cloning is a powerful tool β€” with great power comes great responsibility. Here are the principles for ethical use:

  • Your own voice: You may clone and use your own voice
  • Consent: Others must consent to the use of their voice
  • Transparency: Listeners should know they are hearing an AI voice
  • Context: Satire and parody have different rules than commercial use
πŸ›‘οΈ Deepfake Prevention Creating deepfakes without consent is illegal in many countries. ElevenLabs implements security measures, but responsibility lies with the user.

Consent and Rights

Before cloning someone else's voice:

  • Obtain written consent from the person
  • Create a usage rights agreement (where, how long, what purposes)
  • For commercial use: Seek legal advice
  • Give special protection to voices of minors

Watermarks and Verification

ElevenLabs adds an indelible watermark to all generated audio. This enables identification of AI-generated content β€” even after format changes or editing.

βœ… Best Practice Document all consents and usage rights. For commercial projects, have a lawyer review contracts. Transparency protects against legal issues.

Alternatives to ElevenLabs

🎡 Play.ht

Strong alternative with good voice cloning quality. Integrates well into workflows.

πŸŽ™οΈ Murf.ai

Focus on e-learning and presentations. Easy to use, good studio integration.

πŸ“ Descript Overdub

Perfect for podcast production. Enables text-based audio editing.

☁️ Microsoft Azure TTS

Enterprise solution with excellent scaling. Ideal for large projects.

πŸ€” Which should I choose? ElevenLabs leads in natural sound quality. For budget-constrained projects, Play.ht and Murf.ai are good alternatives. Azure TTS is the choice for enterprise applications.