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About ElevenLabs
ElevenLabs is an AI voice platform that generates ultra-realistic speech, music, and sound effects from text. It solves the problem of producing professional-grade audio content without expensive studio time or voice actors. Built for content creators, enterprises, and developers, it powers audiobooks, podcasts, voiceovers, customer service agents, and more. Trusted by Disney, Salesforce, and Twilio. Not ideal for simple text-to-speech only tasks — it's best for those needing emotional nuance, multilingual support, or custom voice cloning.
What it does
ElevenLabs offers two core platforms: ElevenCreative for generating speech, videos, music, and sound effects; and ElevenAgents for configuring, deploying, and monitoring conversational AI agents. It includes text-to-speech in 70+ languages, instant and professional voice cloning, AI music and sound effects, video and image generation, and an all-in-one editor for podcasts and audiobooks. The ElevenAPI allows developers to integrate voice capabilities into apps with secure endpoints and SDKs.
Who it is for
Content creators producing audiobooks, podcasts, or marketing voiceovers; enterprises scaling multilingual customer support or ad campaigns; game developers generating character dialogue; and developers embedding voice into applications. It is not designed for casual users needing only basic text-to-speech — the platform is optimized for high-quality, customizable output.
Real use cases
Audiobook publishers clone author voices for consistent narration. Brands create localized ads in 70+ languages using instant voice cloning. Customer service teams deploy ElevenAgents for natural, multilingual support. Game studios generate NPC dialogue with emotional depth. Podcasters fix mistakes or add segments by cloning their own voice.
Key features
- Text-to-Speech — Generate lifelike speech in 70+ languages with emotional nuance.
- Voice Cloning — Clone your voice instantly or with professional-grade realism for unique accents and tone.
- AI Music & SFX — Create studio-quality music and custom sound effects from text prompts.
- ElevenAgents — Build and deploy conversational AI agents for customer experience and support.
- Video & Image Generation — Create and edit images and videos within the same platform.
- All-in-One AI Editor — Produce podcasts, audiobooks, and voiceovers with an editor built on ElevenLabs’ audio research.
- API & SDKs — Integrate voice generation into any application with secure, developer-friendly endpoints.
