> ## Documentation Index
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# Text to Voice

> Text-to-Voice (Text-to-Speech/TTS) converts written text into spoken audio using AI-generated voices. Create voiceovers, narration, audiobooks, or any spoken content from text with natural-sounding, customizable voices.

## Quick Start

Convert text into natural-sounding speech with customizable voices and emotions.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to New Voice">
    Navigate to the new voice generator page.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/shoutpreneurllp/Qpau63XtSH1ElIfW/images/new-voice.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Qpau63XtSH1ElIfW&q=85&s=9e27176e30233e53eefcbf126b80e0d1" alt="new-voice" width="2000" height="1000" data-path="images/new-voice.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Model">
    Choose the AI model you want to use for your voice generation

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/shoutpreneurllp/RKvW9rME47MixiX_/images/select-voice-over-model.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=RKvW9rME47MixiX_&q=85&s=fdcaef3975c735443910a9a833a055e1" alt="Select Model" width="1590" height="420" data-path="images/select-voice-over-model.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Write Your Text">
    Enter the text or script you want to hear in the voice-over section.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/shoutpreneurllp/Qpau63XtSH1ElIfW/images/write-your-text.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Qpau63XtSH1ElIfW&q=85&s=c9f7aeba087e60f80ad2bcea90d7fb79" alt="Write Your Text" width="1652" height="364" data-path="images/write-your-text.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Voice Over Template">
    Browse the sample templates and choose the voice that best fits your content's tone and style.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/shoutpreneurllp/Qpau63XtSH1ElIfW/images/select-voice-over.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Qpau63XtSH1ElIfW&q=85&s=5f742809249e2f8f4a9b0e2d85a0315c" alt="Select Voice Over Template" width="1940" height="1054" data-path="images/select-voice-over.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Generate">
    Click the **Generate** button to process your text into the selected voice.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/shoutpreneurllp/Qpau63XtSH1ElIfW/images/click-generate.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Qpau63XtSH1ElIfW&q=85&s=8e3a18b09ea83b5f9438888f3d3cb99e" alt="Click Generate" width="1562" height="382" data-path="images/click-generate.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Download Your Audio">
    Once processing is complete, download and save your professional AI voiceover.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Voice Selection

### Voice Types

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Male Voices">
    **Characteristics:**

    * Deep, authoritative tones
    * Professional narration
    * Various age ranges
    * Multiple accents

    **Best For:**

    * Corporate narration
    * Audiobooks
    * Professional content
    * Educational material
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Female Voices">
    **Characteristics:**

    * Warm, engaging tones
    * Clear articulation
    * Various age ranges
    * Multiple accents

    **Best For:**

    * Customer service
    * E-learning
    * Friendly narration
    * Conversational content
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Neutral Voices">
    **Characteristics:**

    * Gender-neutral tones
    * Modern, inclusive
    * Clear and professional
    * Versatile usage

    **Best For:**

    * Inclusive content
    * Modern brands
    * Tech products
    * General purpose
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Character Voices">
    **Characteristics:**

    * Unique personalities
    * Expressive delivery
    * Stylized tones
    * Creative options

    **Best For:**

    * Animations
    * Games
    * Creative projects
    * Entertainment
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

### Language Support

Zoice supports 50+ languages including:

* **English**: US, UK, Australian, Indian, and more
* **Spanish**: Spain, Latin American variants
* **French**: France, Canadian
* **German**: Standard, Austrian, Swiss
* **Mandarin**: Simplified, Traditional
* **Japanese**, **Korean**, **Hindi**, **Arabic**, and many more

## Voice Customization

### Speed Control

* **Slow (0.5x-0.8x)**: Deliberate, clear enunciation
* **Normal (1.0x)**: Natural speaking pace
* **Fast (1.2x-1.5x)**: Quick, energetic delivery

### Pitch Adjustment

* **Lower (-20% to -10%)**: Deeper, more authoritative
* **Normal (0%)**: Natural voice pitch
* **Higher (+10% to +20%)**: Lighter, more energetic

### Emotion & Tone

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Neutral" icon="face-meh">
    Standard, professional delivery
  </Card>

  <Card title="Happy" icon="face-smile">
    Upbeat, cheerful, positive
  </Card>

  <Card title="Sad" icon="face-frown">
    Somber, melancholic, gentle
  </Card>

  <Card title="Excited" icon="face-grin-stars">
    Energetic, enthusiastic, dynamic
  </Card>

  <Card title="Calm" icon="spa">
    Soothing, relaxed, peaceful
  </Card>

  <Card title="Serious" icon="face-meh-blank">
    Professional, formal, authoritative
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Text Formatting

### Punctuation Control

Punctuation affects pacing and delivery:

```text theme={null}
Period (.) - Brief pause
Comma (,) - Short pause
Question mark (?) - Rising intonation
Exclamation (!) - Emphasis and energy
Ellipsis (...) - Longer pause, trailing off
Em dash (—) - Dramatic pause
```

### Special Formatting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Emphasis">
    Use asterisks or capitals for emphasis:

    ```text theme={null}
    This is *really* important.
    This is VERY important.
    ```
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Pauses">
    Add pauses with special tags:

    ```text theme={null}
    Hello [pause: 1s] and welcome.
    Let me think... [pause: 2s] yes, that works.
    ```
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Pronunciation">
    Guide pronunciation with phonetic spelling:

    ```text theme={null}
    The CEO [see-ee-oh] will speak.
    SQL [sequel] database
    ```
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Numbers & Dates">
    Format numbers for proper reading:

    ```text theme={null}
    $1,000 - "one thousand dollars"
    01/15/2024 - "January fifteenth, twenty twenty-four"
    3:30 PM - "three thirty PM"
    ```
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Use Cases

### Voiceovers & Narration

```text theme={null}
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on artificial intelligence.
In this video, we'll explore the fundamentals of machine 
learning and how it's transforming industries worldwide.
```

### Customer Service

```text theme={null}
Thank you for calling Zoice support. Your call is important 
to us. Please hold while we connect you to the next available 
representative.
```

### E-Learning

```text theme={null}
In today's lesson, we'll learn about photosynthesis. 
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert 
sunlight into energy. Let's begin with the basics.
```

### Audiobooks

```text theme={null}
Chapter One: The Beginning

It was a dark and stormy night when Sarah first discovered 
the mysterious letter hidden in her grandmother's attic...
```

## Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Writing for Voice">
    * Write conversationally, not formally
    * Use shorter sentences
    * Avoid complex punctuation
    * Read aloud to test flow
    * Use natural language
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Clarity & Pronunciation">
    * Spell out acronyms first time
    * Provide pronunciation guides for unique terms
    * Avoid ambiguous abbreviations
    * Use standard formatting for numbers
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Pacing & Rhythm">
    * Use punctuation for natural pauses
    * Break long paragraphs into shorter segments
    * Vary sentence length
    * Add pauses for emphasis
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Voice Selection">
    * Match voice to content tone
    * Consider target audience
    * Test different voices
    * Stay consistent within projects
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Advanced Features

### SSML Support

Use Speech Synthesis Markup Language for advanced control:

```xml theme={null}
<speak>
  <prosody rate="slow" pitch="+10%">
    This text is spoken slowly with higher pitch.
  </prosody>
  <break time="1s"/>
  <emphasis level="strong">This is emphasized!</emphasis>
</speak>
```

### Multi-Voice Scripts

Use different voices in one audio:

```text theme={null}
[Voice: Sarah] Hello, welcome to our podcast!
[Voice: John] Thanks for having me, Sarah.
[Voice: Sarah] Let's dive right in...
```

### Background Music

Add background music to your voice:

* Upload music track
* Set volume levels
* Auto-duck during speech
* Fade in/out options

## Audio Output Settings

### Format Options

* **MP3**: Compressed, smaller file size
* **WAV**: Uncompressed, highest quality
* **OGG**: Open format, good compression

### Quality Settings

* **Standard**: 128 kbps (web, streaming)
* **High**: 192 kbps (general use)
* **Premium**: 320 kbps (professional)

### Sample Rate

* **22 kHz**: Voice-only, smaller files
* **44.1 kHz**: CD quality, standard
* **48 kHz**: Professional, broadcast

## Common Scenarios

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="YouTube Videos" icon="youtube">
    Narration for video content
  </Card>

  <Card title="Podcasts" icon="podcast">
    Intro/outro or full episodes
  </Card>

  <Card title="IVR Systems" icon="phone">
    Phone menu and prompts
  </Card>

  <Card title="Accessibility" icon="universal-access">
    Make content accessible
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Unnatural pronunciation">
    * Add phonetic spelling
    * Break compound words
    * Use pronunciation guides
    * Try different voice
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Wrong pacing">
    * Adjust speed setting
    * Add punctuation for pauses
    * Break long sentences
    * Use pause tags
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Monotone delivery">
    * Add emotion settings
    * Use varied punctuation
    * Try different voice
    * Add emphasis markers
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Incorrect emphasis">
    * Use emphasis markers
    * Adjust punctuation
    * Rewrite sentence structure
    * Use SSML tags
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Tip>
  Always preview a short sample before generating long audio files to ensure the voice and settings are correct.
</Tip>

## Character Limits

* **Single Generation**: Up to 5,000 characters
* **Batch Processing**: Up to 50,000 characters
* **Audiobook Mode**: Unlimited with chapter breaks

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="AI Avatar" icon="user" href="/zoice-tools/ai-avatar-generator/stock-avatar">
    Combine voice with avatars
  </Card>

  <Card title="Prompt Guide" icon="book" href="/prompt-guide/introduction">
    Master voice prompt engineering
  </Card>
</CardGroup>