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TEXT TO SPEECH
Text to speech that sounds human, expressive, and real-time
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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.
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.
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
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
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.
Multilingual speech synthesis
All our AI voices can speak 70+ languages. Use our multilingual text to speech models to connect with international audiences, bridge language gaps, and unlock opportunities in new territories
Model overview
v3 (ALPHA)
Our most advanced, expressive model with audio tags for precise emotional control. Best for storytelling, gaming and media production in 70+ languages.
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
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.
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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.
See how creators and businesses are leveraging ElevenLabs Text to Speech
Frequently asked questions
Text to Speech is a technology that converts written text into spoken audio. ElevenLabs uses advanced deep learning models trained on large datasets of human speech to generate natural-sounding voices. When you enter text, our system analyzes context, punctuation, and tone, then outputs speech that closely matches how people naturally speak.
AI text to speech is used in audiobooks, podcasts, e-learning, gaming, accessibility tools, customer support, and voice assistants. It enables fast, cost-effective voice generation for any use case that requires spoken language.
Unlike many TTS systems that sound robotic, ElevenLabs generates lifelike voices with context awareness and emotional range. Our technology can adapt intonation, timing, and emphasis dynamically, producing speech that feels closer to human conversation.
Yes. ElevenLabs currently supports more than 70 languages and a wide range of regional accents, making it possible to create localized voice experiences at scale.
Yes. Developers can access our low-latency API and SDKs to integrate ElevenLabs into applications, games, and voice agents. The API supports streaming, SSML, and custom voice models.
We offer a free tier that includes a set number of characters per month so you can test the technology. Paid plans are available for higher usage, commercial rights, and enterprise-scale integrations. Full pricing details are available on our pricing page.
Yes. You can adjust pitch, pacing, emphasis, and emotion using SSML or our Studio. You can also create custom voices from short samples of recorded audio.
Yes. Many creators use ElevenLabs for narration, dubbing, and character voices in YouTube content. Commercial usage is supported under paid plans.
ElevenLabs is widely used for audiobooks and podcasts because of our natural intonation, multilingual support, and ability to capture emotional nuance. Our tools allow creators to generate long-form content in studio-quality voices.
Yes. ElevenLabs supports real-time streaming and multi-speaker dialogue, making it suitable for IVR systems, chatbots, and live customer support. Our API allows seamless integration into existing call center platforms.
We comply with industry standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR. Voice data and text inputs are processed securely, and we offer enterprise-grade controls for sensitive use cases.
Yes. Our low-latency streaming technology allows ElevenLabs voices to respond instantly in live conversations, making it ideal for interactive applications like voice assistants, gaming, and customer service agents.
You can use SSML tags and our Studio to fine-tune speech delivery. This includes adjusting pauses, pitch, emphasis, and emotional style to achieve the exact effect you want.