Text to Speech for YouTube
Create professional YouTube voiceovers without recording equipment. SpeechGeneration AI offers 95+ AI voices with commercial rights included. 10,000 characters free for new creators.
10,000 characters free • No credit card • Commercial use included
Why YouTube Creators Choose SpeechGeneration AI
AI voiceover isn't just cheaper — it's faster, more consistent, and easier to update than recording yourself or hiring voice talent.
10× Faster Than Recording
Generate a 10-minute voiceover in under a minute. No setup, no retakes, no post-processing.
Save $50-200 Per Video
Voice actors charge $50-200+ per video. SpeechGeneration AI costs pennies. Economy tier makes daily uploads affordable.
Consistent Brand Voice
Same voice quality across every video. No availability issues, no voice fatigue, no scheduling conflicts.
Instant Script Changes
Made a mistake? Update your script and regenerate in seconds. No re-recording sessions needed.
AI Voiceover vs. Recording Yourself
| SpeechGeneration AI | Self-Recording | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to create 10-min voiceover | ~40 seconds | 1-2 hours |
| Cost per video | ~$1 with Studio | $50-200 |
| Script changes | Instant regeneration | Re-record & edit |
| Equipment needed | None | Mic, room, software |
| Voice consistency | 100% consistent | Varies by session |
| Availability | 24/7, instant | Schedule dependent |
Hear YouTube Voiceover Quality
Compare voice tiers to find the right quality for your channel.
Economy
0.1× multiplierClick to play
Standard delivery
Studio
1× multiplierClick to play
Standard delivery
Studio+
2× multiplierClick to play
With emotional control
Sample script: "Welcome back to the channel. [pause] Today we're diving into something exciting..."
How to Create YouTube Voiceovers
Write your script
Prepare your YouTube script. Keep sentences short for natural pacing.
Choose a voice
Select a voice that matches your channel's tone from 95+ options.
Generate audio
Paste your script, add pauses if needed, and generate MP3.
Add to video
Import the MP3 into your video editor and sync with visuals.
Pro tip: Add [pause] after sentences for natural pacing, and [excited] or [calm] tags for emotional delivery.
AI Voiceover for Every YouTube Content Type
Different content needs different approaches. See which tier and style works best for your videos.
Step-by-step guides, software tutorials, DIY projects
The Problem
Tutorials require clear, consistent narration. Recording yourself means multiple takes and editing.
The Solution
AI voiceover delivers clear, professional narration every time. Update instructions without re-recording.
Recommended Tier
Studio (1×)Broadcast-quality audio. Clear delivery for learning.
Sample script:
First, open the settings menu. You'll see three options at the top. Click the first one to continue.
Click to play sample
Tech reviews, unboxings, comparisons
The Problem
Reviews need engaging delivery to hold viewer attention. Recording yourself takes time away from testing products.
The Solution
Generate voiceover while you record B-roll. Consistent quality across all reviews.
Recommended Tier
Studio+ (2×)Use [excited] for pros and [serious] for cons. Emotional control for engaging delivery.
Sample script:
[excited] This is the feature I was most excited to test! [sighs] And honestly? It delivers. [laughs] I'm genuinely impressed.
Click to play sample
60-second vertical videos for mobile
The Problem
Shorts require fast turnaround. Recording voiceover slows down the content mill.
The Solution
Generate Shorts voiceover in 5 seconds. Publish more content, faster.
Recommended Tier
Economy (0.1×)10× more Shorts with Economy. Perfect for high-volume publishing.
Sample script:
Watch what happens when I do this. Wait for it...
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Channels without on-camera presence
The Problem
Faceless channels live and die by voiceover quality. Hiring voice talent is expensive at scale.
The Solution
AI voiceover gives your faceless channel a consistent, professional voice at a fraction of the cost.
Recommended Tier
Studio (1×) or Studio+ (2×)Studio for regular content, Studio+ for premium/viral content with emotional control.
Sample script:
In this video, we'll explore the top five hidden features you didn't know existed.
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Voice Tiers for YouTube Creators
Based on Starter plan ($5/month for 60k characters)
Economy
0.1× multiplier
Shorts, drafts, high-volume content
- 15 languages
- Emotional control
100+ videos
10× more content with same budget
Studio
1× multiplier
Main narration, tutorials, reviews
- 30+ languages
- Emotional control
12+ videos
Broadcast-quality for most content
Studio+
2× multiplier
Premium content, sponsorships, flagship
- 70+ languages
- Emotional control
6+ videos
Maximum quality + emotional control
Pro tip: Use Economy (0.1×) for drafts and script testing, then switch to Studio (1×) for final versions. This workflow lets you iterate without wasting budget.
Pricing for YouTube Creators
| Video Type | Characters | Economy | Studio | Studio+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube Short (60s) | ~400 chars | 40 effective | 400 chars | 800 chars |
| Standard video (10 min) | ~8,000 chars | 800 effective | 8,000 chars | 16,000 chars |
| Long-form (30 min) | ~24,000 chars | 2,400 effective | 24,000 chars | 48,000 chars |
Starter plan: $5/month for 60,000 characters. Enough for 7+ standard videos with Studio voices.
See all plansYouTube Text-to-Speech FAQ
Yes. Audio generated with SpeechGeneration AI is yours to use commercially, including monetized YouTube videos, with no watermarks or attribution required. You retain full commercial rights to all generated audio. Many successful YouTube channels use AI voiceover for monetized content.
Studio tier (1× multiplier) is recommended for most YouTube content — it delivers broadcast-quality audio perfect for engaging delivery. Economy (0.1×) is great for high-volume channels publishing daily. Studio+ (2×) includes emotional control tags like [excited] and [pause] for premium flagship content.
A typical 10-minute YouTube video uses ~8,000 characters. With the $5/month Starter plan (60k chars), you get 7+ videos with Studio voices, or 70+ videos with Economy voices. Compare this to hiring voice actors at $50-200 per video — SpeechGeneration AI is 90% cheaper for most creators.
AI voiceover saves time and equipment costs. Generate a 10-minute voiceover in ~40 seconds vs. hours of recording and editing. No microphone, soundproofing, or editing needed. Consistent quality every time. Easy script updates — just regenerate, no re-recording.
Yes. Multi-voice projects let you assign different AI voices to different speakers. Perfect for dialogues, interviews, or having a different voice for intros vs. main content. Choose from 95+ voices across 3 quality tiers.
Use short sentences (under 20 words), add [pause] tags for natural breaks, use [excited] for intros and [calm] for tutorials. Studio+ tier includes emotional control tags. Write conversationally — use contractions, vary sentence length.
Yes. All new users get 10,000 characters free with no credit card required — that's enough for 1-2 full YouTube videos. Test all three voice tiers to find what works for your channel before committing to a plan.
YouTube Shorts need only 200-400 characters per Short. With Economy tier, a $5/month plan covers 500+ Shorts per month. Perfect for channels that publish Shorts daily. Generate, download MP3, and add to your video editor.
ElevenLabs is great for voice cloning but charges premium rates for all usage. SpeechGeneration AI's tiered pricing means you pay 0.1× for bulk content (Economy) and only premium rates when needed. A $5/month SpeechGeneration AI plan gives 60k chars vs. 10k with ElevenLabs.
SpeechGeneration AI exports MP3 and WAV files that work with all video editors: Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, and more. Import the file, drag to timeline, and sync with your visuals.
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Start Creating YouTube Voiceovers
10,000 characters free — enough for 1-2 videos. No credit card required.