Text-to-Speech (TTS)
What is Text-to-Speech?
Text-to-Speech (TTS) is a feature that converts written text into natural-sounding speech. You can create audio content from any text, including articles, scripts, presentations, and more. The system supports multiple voices, languages, and customization options to create professional-quality audio content.
How to Access Text-to-Speech
- Log into your PixelMagicAI account
- Navigate to the dashboard
- Click on "Generator" in the left sidebar
- Select "Text-to-Speech" or "Voice Generation" from the available tools
Supported Features
Multiple Voice Options
- Natural Voices - Human-like speech patterns
- Professional Voices - Clear, business-appropriate tones
- Character Voices - Expressive voices for creative content
- Accent Variations - Different regional accents and dialects
Language Support
- English (multiple accents)
- Spanish
- French
- German
- Italian
- Portuguese
- And many more languages
Customization Options
- Speech rate adjustment
- Pitch and tone control
- Emphasis and pauses
- Background music options
- Audio format selection
How to Use Text-to-Speech
Step 1: Enter Your Text
Input the text you want to convert to speech:
- Type or paste your text directly
- Upload a text file (TXT, DOC, DOCX)
- Import from your documents
- Use text from your generated content
Step 2: Select Voice Settings
Choose your preferred voice configuration:
- Voice Selection - Choose from available voices
- Language - Select the language of your text
- Speech Rate - Adjust how fast the voice speaks
- Pitch - Modify the voice pitch (higher/lower)
- Volume - Set the audio volume level
Step 3: Configure Advanced Settings
Fine-tune your audio output:
- Audio Format - Choose MP3, WAV, or other formats
- Quality - Select standard or high quality
- Background Music - Add optional background tracks
- Pauses - Add natural pauses for better flow
Step 4: Generate Audio
Click "Generate Speech" and wait for processing. The time depends on text length and quality settings.
Step 5: Download and Use
Once generated, you can:
- Download the audio file
- Preview the audio before downloading
- Regenerate with different settings
- Save to your audio library
Advanced Features
SSML (Speech Synthesis Markup Language)
Use SSML tags for advanced control:
- <break> - Add pauses
- <prosody> - Control rate and pitch
- <emphasis> - Add emphasis to words
- <say-as> - Specify how to pronounce text
Batch Processing
Convert multiple text files at once:
- Upload multiple files
- Apply the same settings to all
- Download all audio files together
- Save time on large projects
Voice Cloning
Create custom voices (Premium feature):
- Upload voice samples
- Train a custom voice model
- Use your own voice for content
- Create brand-specific voices
Use Cases
Content Creation
- Podcast narration
- Video voiceovers
- Audiobook creation
- Presentation audio
- E-learning content
Accessibility
- Screen reader content
- Accessible website audio
- Reading assistance
- Multilingual content
Business Applications
- Phone system messages
- Training materials
- Marketing content
- Customer service audio
Tips for Better TTS Results
- Use clear, well-formatted text
- Add punctuation for natural pauses
- Choose appropriate voice for your content
- Test different speech rates
- Use SSML for complex formatting
- Preview before final generation
- Consider your target audience
- Match voice tone to content type
What to Expect
- High-quality audio with natural-sounding voices
- Fast processing - typically 1-3 minutes for long texts
- Multiple formats - MP3, WAV, and other audio formats
- Professional quality suitable for commercial use
- Customizable settings for perfect results
- Batch processing for multiple files
Common Issues and Solutions
Poor Audio Quality
Solution: Choose higher quality settings, use clearer text, and select premium voices if available.
Unnatural Speech Patterns
Solution: Add proper punctuation, use SSML tags for pauses, and choose a voice that matches your content.
Long Processing Times
Solution: Break long texts into smaller chunks, use standard quality settings, or try during off-peak hours.
Voice Not Available
Solution: Try alternative voices, check your subscription plan for voice access, or contact support.
Audio File Too Large
Solution: Choose compressed formats like MP3, reduce quality settings, or split into smaller files.
Usage Limits
TTS usage depends on your subscription plan:
- Free Plan: Limited daily TTS generations
- Basic Plan: Increased daily limits
- Premium Plan: Higher limits and premium voices
- Enterprise Plan: Unlimited TTS usage
Audio Rights and Usage
- Generated audio is yours to use commercially
- No attribution required for AI-generated speech
- Audio can be used for marketing, presentations, and products
- Download audio in your preferred format
- Store audio files in your library for future access
Best Practices
- Start with clear, well-formatted text
- Choose voices that match your content type
- Test different settings before final generation
- Use SSML for complex formatting needs
- Preview audio before downloading
- Organize your audio files properly
- Consider your target audience when selecting voices
- Use appropriate speech rates for your content
Getting Help
If you need assistance with Text-to-Speech:
- Check the help section in your dashboard
- Contact support through the help desk
- Review the FAQ section for common questions
- Join our community forum for tips and tricks