What is ElevenLabs?
ElevenLabs is the leading AI voice synthesis platform. It produces the most realistic text-to-speech available, with voice cloning from just a few minutes of audio samples.
Getting Started
- Sign up at elevenlabs.io
- Choose a plan: Free (10K chars/mo) or Starter ($5/mo for 30K chars)
- Generate speech: Paste text, select a voice, and generate
Core Features
Text-to-Speech
120+ pre-made voices across 30 languages. Choose by style (narrative, conversational, news) and adjust stability/clarity settings.
Voice Cloning
Clone any voice with 1-3 minutes of clean audio. Ethical guidelines require consent from the voice owner.
Voice Design
Create entirely new voices by describing characteristics: age, accent, tone, speed.
Use Cases
- Podcast narration: Generate professional audio without recording
- Video dubbing: Translate content into multiple languages preserving the original voice
- E-learning: Create consistent voiceover for courses
- Audiobooks: Convert manuscripts to audio at scale
Pro Tips
- Use clean, noise-free samples for voice cloning
- Adjust stability (higher = more consistent) and clarity (higher = more pronounced)
- Use the API for batch generation in production
- Combine with video tools for complete content pipelines