Play.ht

Play.ht Tutorial

Play.ht is a text-to-speech (TTS) and AI voice platform that converts written text into realistic, humanlike speech. With over 900 voices in 140+ languages, it’s widely used for podcasts, audiobooks, e-learning, and marketing content.

Make Money With This 💰

• Launch an AI audiobook narration service on Fiverr or Upwork.

• Sell voiceovers for YouTube or TikTok creators who need narration.

• Start a podcast with AI-generated hosts using Play.ht.

• Build an e-learning or training course narration service.

• Integrate Play.ht into a language learning or accessibility app and monetise.

Use Cases

• Podcasters: generate intros, episodes, or entire shows.

• Marketers: create ad narrations and explainer videos.

• Educators: turn textbooks or scripts into audio lessons.

• Businesses: automate voiceovers for presentations or customer support.

Key Features

• 900+ AI Voices: multilingual, natural-sounding speech.

• Voice Cloning: create custom synthetic voices.

• Podcast Hosting: publish directly from Play.ht.

• API Access: integrate TTS into apps and workflows.

• Commercial Use Licenses: safe for marketing and sales content.

Getting Started

Step 1: Go to Play.ht and create a free account.

Step 2: Paste or upload text into the editor.

Step 3: Choose a voice style (gender, tone, language).

Step 4: Adjust speed, pitch, or add pauses.

Step 5: Export your audio in MP3 or WAV format.

Example Prompt

Type: “Generate a calm, professional male voice reading a 2-minute product explainer in English.”

What you’ll see: Creates a polished narration suitable for explainer videos or ads.

Tool Snapshot: Pros & Cautions

Best if: you need fast, natural-sounding narration for projects.

Not ideal if: you’re looking for 100% human-quality emotion (still improving in nuance).

Pricing Snapshot

• Free Plan → limited word count.

• Creator Plan → $39/month, unlimited downloads.

• Professional Plan → $99/month, advanced voice cloning.

• Enterprise Plans available for high-scale use.

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