AI Text-to-Speech

Transform written words into natural voice instantly. Get production-quality audio from any text, with advanced AI technology that sounds human—all within Descript.

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More than 6 million creators create and edit using Descript, including:

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How it works

  • Type or paste in your text

    Just copy and paste any text you want to convert. From single sentences to full scripts, it's that simple.

  • Choose your voice

    Pick from our collection of natural-sounding AI voices, each tested for clarity and professionalism.

  • Generate Audio

    Click once to convert your text to crystal-clear speech. Edit, refine, and export in seconds.

Sound like a native speaker, instantly

Whether it's French for your Paris audience or German for your Berlin customers, Descript's AI voices deliver studio-quality translations that sound authentically local. No language learning needed.

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Don’t just take our word for it
With a 4.6-out-of-5-star rating and a bunch of distinctions on G2, Descript’s users have declared it an industry standard in the video & podcasting world.
“With Descript I'll be able to at least double my content output since editing is taking one-quarter the time it used to.”
Donna B.
“With Descript we can create videos for our YouTube channel and our LinkedIn page much faster and with high quality.”
Balázs N.
“Descript has made cleaning up and creating my educational videos into professional presentations [possible] without needing extensive technical computer skills.”
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Barbara C.
“Descript makes recording and editing audio and video a breeze. It's advanced features have streamlined my workflows, saving me a lot of time usually spent editing.”
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Roderick F.

Professional Results Without the Professional Studio

Transform your voice content from rough draft to ready-to-ship in minutes. Descript's AI tools handle the technical details, so you can focus on creating content that connects with your audience.

Pro-Quality Screen Captures

Capture your screen and add voiceover in one smooth workflow. Create professional tutorials and demos without switching tools or sacrificing quality.

Instant, Accurate Captions

Generate professional captions as fast as you create. Descript's AI handles the transcription instantly, so your content is ready to publish with perfect subtitles.

Share and Collaborate Seamlessly

Export your AI-generated voiceovers in any format you need, with easy cloud hosting and sharing options. Update versions instantly as feedback comes in.

AI speech is only the beginning

Text-based editing

Use your transcript to edit videos faster. All you need is a keyboard, a mouse, and some fingers.

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Underlord: the AI editor that works for you

Your AI video-editing assistant tackles all the tedious tasks but leaves you with full creative control.

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Maintain eye contact

Looking off-screen? No problem. Shift your eyes to maintain eye contact — in one click. So useful, it’s almost not creepy.

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Enhance voices

Studio Sound makes voices sound like they were recorded in a studio—even if they were recorded on your phone or in your closet.

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Subtitles & captions

Turn your transcript into animated captions in seconds for more engaging and more accessible videos.

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AI speech generation

Clone your voice in minutes. Turn text into speech that sounds like you in seconds. Or borrow one of our AI voices.

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Automatic filler word removal

Quickly detect and erase long pauses, repetition, and filler words like "um," "uh," and "like” to make yourself sound smarter than you really are.

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Built-in recording

Capture your webcam, mic, or screen, and up to 10 guests remotely. Right in Descript.

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Our free plan shows you what Descript can do — no credit card required. When you need more horsepower, paid plans start at $12 per month. Translate now
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