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If you are wondering how to make videos with AI voice overs, there are a few steps you will need to follow. Here is everything you need to know about it.

For those that enjoy being content creators, and are looking for new ways to explore narrations and voice-overs, you can use TTS apps to speed up the process. The results are incredible, and life-like voices will change the way you feel about your content.

Why you should make videos with AI voice overs

If you are a content creator, and you plan on making videos, there is a high chance that you will have a couple of lines of dialogue, narration, or anything that requires voice acting. And while real human voices are a perfectly viable solution, they can be quite pricey. It is not something every creator can afford. But there is a simple way to avoid spending a ton of money on voiceovers. The answer is artificial intelligence. There are numerous apps that can convert text to speech, and it is a good way to get high-quality voiceovers.

Benefits of using AI voice overs in your videos versus voice actors

When it comes to the benefits of using AI technology instead of actors, there are a few things that will be relevant to the majority of content creators. And the most important one is the price. Instead of spending a ton of money on the voice actor, you can use TTS apps. You will still get a natural-sounding voice for the narration, but you can use it for any video you make. There are no limitations. Even if you don’t use free text-to-speech voiceovers, you will still pay significantly less compared to professional voice talents. Furthermore, the entire process is simpler. You won’t need to spend time on auditions, listening to demo reels, and trying to create a perfect schedule. Just write the script, and the app will read it for you.

How to create a video with AI voice overs

If all of this seems interesting to you, you should know all the necessary steps to make incredible narration using artificial intelligence. And following these steps will give you a clear idea of what to expect from AI voice-generator apps. Once you get familiar with the tools you will be using, you will be able to speed up the process and make everything a bit more efficient. Naturally, you will also get a chance to further customize different voices and experiment with the functionalities these apps offer. Some apps will give you the chance to use your own voice in the AI version, but at this point, you might as well record the voice-over video yourself. Screen recording or traditional voice recording can be more than helpful.

Step 1 - Writing the script

Without the script, you won’t be able to record anything. And the same thing will apply to professional voice actors. You will need to have everything ready and know what you are planning to do with the video or narration. And this is the only way you will be able to use AI text to speech tools. With real people, you will have more space for maneuvering and improvising. But with TTS, you will need to have everything written down before you start converting the text to speech. TTS apps are rather popular for e-learning, video content (YouTube videos and social media), audiobooks, podcasts, explainer videos, animation, training videos, making templates, and so much more.

Step 2 - Choosing the TTS app

There are so many different text-to-speech apps you can find today, and almost every device has a built-in TTS tool you can use. These screen readers you will get with your device won’t be able to help you with narration, and you will need to get a separate one instead. So, how do you choose a TTS tool you will use? The simplest answer is to go for the best text-to-speech app available today. And that’s Speechify. The app will work on Android, iOS, Mac, or Windows without any problems. It is easy to use, and you won’t need a tutorial. Once you download the app, you will be ready for the next step.

Step 3 - Voice settings

As soon as you open Speechify, you will notice that there are so many different customization options. And each of them will change the way the AI voice sounds. Now, it is completely up to you to pick the settings you will enjoy or that will suit your video. This means that you can choose languages besides English, accents, whether you want male or female voices, speech rate, and so much more. Speechify also gives you the option to use Gwyneth Paltrow’s AI voice, which can make everything significantly more immersive.

Step 4 - Using the script

Once you find the settings you enjoy, all you need to do is start the app on the script. Since Speechify can use PDF, epub, txt, Word, or even online texts (using the Google Chrome extension), you won’t have any problems with file formats. And that’s it. Speechify will convert the text for you, and all you can do is sit back and relax. Keep in mind that the app works in real time, so you won’t waste a lot of time waiting for the process to be over.

Step 5 - Video editing

Assuming you are satisfied with the sound, you can export the audio file to your video editor. Needless to say, you will need to have the video or animation for which you want to use the voiceover. After that, you can proceed to mix, add subtitles, and anything else you need. When it comes to editing software, there are numerous options you can find, and it is up to you to find which options work best. With high-quality voices, your videos will sound as good as with professional voiceovers.

Cliff Weitzman

Cliff Weitzman

Cliff Weitzman is a dyslexia advocate and the CEO and founder of Speechify, the #1 text-to-speech app in the world, totaling over 100,000 5-star reviews and ranking first place in the App Store for the News & Magazines category. In 2017, Weitzman was named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list for his work making the internet more accessible to people with learning disabilities. Cliff Weitzman has been featured in EdSurge, Inc., PC Mag, Entrepreneur, Mashable, among other leading outlets.