Overview
VideoDraft provides 60+ professional voices from Google, OpenAI, and ElevenLabs, plus the ability to clone your own voice. Create natural-sounding narration in multiple languages with unlimited speech generation on paid plans.Pro, Visionary, Studio, and Crew plans include unlimited speech generation — no credits consumed for voiceovers!
Voice Providers
Provider Comparison
| Provider | Voices | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Wavenet | 8+ | 1 cr/100 chars | Natural TTS |
| Google Chirp3-HD | 4+ | 1 cr/100 chars | HD quality |
| OpenAI TTS | 9 | 1 cr/100 chars | Expressive AI |
| ElevenLabs | 42+ | 2 cr/100 chars | Premium quality |
| Voice Cloning | Custom | Included | Your voice |
Paid plans include unlimited speech generation, so these costs only apply to Starter plan users.
Google Voices
Wavenet Voices
High-quality neural network voices with natural prosody.- English
- Spanish
- Hindi
- Telugu
Alex (Male)
Voice ID: en-US-Wavenet-D
- Natural American accent
- Professional tone
- Clear articulation
- Versatile delivery
Maria (Female)
Voice ID: en-US-Wavenet-C
- Warm, friendly tone
- American accent
- Engaging delivery
- Perfect for education
Chirp3-HD Voices
Next-generation HD quality voices with enhanced naturalness.- Enhanced clarity and pronunciation
- Better emotional expression
- Regional accent support
- Improved prosody
OpenAI TTS Voices
9 distinct AI voices with unique personalities:Alloy
Female — Balanced, clear
Versatile voice for general use
Ash
Male — Mature, sophisticated
Professional, authoritative tone
Ballad
Female — Smooth, melodic
Storytelling and narration
Coral
Female — Vibrant, lively
Energetic, engaging content
Echo
Male — Calm, thoughtful
Meditative, educational content
Fable
Male — Warm, storyteller
Narratives and podcasts
Nova
Female — Bright, energetic
Marketing and promotional
Onyx
Male — Deep, authoritative
Corporate and serious content
Sage
Female — Wise, contemplative
Educational and thoughtful
Shimmer
Female — Soft, gentle
Calm, soothing content
ElevenLabs Voices
42+ premium voices with extensive range:Voice Categories
- Professional
- Character
- International
- Creative
- Adam — Professional male narrator
- Mark — Corporate presentations
- Sandra — Business female voice
- James — Authoritative announcer
- Laura — Clear female presenter
ElevenLabs Quality
- Premium neural synthesis
- Extensive emotional range
- Character-specific voices
- Multiple accents available
- Best for professional productions
Voice Cloning
Create custom voices from your own recordings.How It Works
Recording Requirements
For best results:- Quality: Clear audio, minimal background noise
- Length: 1-5 minutes of varied speech
- Content: Natural conversation, varied sentences
- Format: MP3, WAV, or M4A
Voice Cloning Tips
Recording Best Practices
Recording Best Practices
- Use a quality microphone
- Record in a quiet environment
- Speak naturally, not too fast
- Include varied intonation
- Avoid heavy processing/effects
Improving Clone Quality
Improving Clone Quality
- Provide more sample audio
- Include different emotional tones
- Ensure consistent audio quality
- Re-record if results are poor
Plan Availability
| Feature | Starter | Pro | Visionary | Studio | Crew |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voice Cloning | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Clone Storage | — | 3 | 10 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Unlimited Speech | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Voice Selection Guide
By Content Type
Corporate/Professional
Recommended:
- Alex (Google) — Authoritative male
- Onyx (OpenAI) — Deep, professional
- Adam (ElevenLabs) — Premium corporate
- Mark (ElevenLabs) — Clear presenter
Educational
Recommended:
- Maria (Google) — Friendly, clear
- Sage (OpenAI) — Thoughtful, wise
- Echo (OpenAI) — Calm, measured
- Nova (OpenAI) — Engaging, energetic
Marketing
Recommended:
- Nova (OpenAI) — Bright, energetic
- Coral (OpenAI) — Vibrant, lively
- Alloy (OpenAI) — Versatile
- ElevenLabs characters — Unique personality
Storytelling
Recommended:
- Fable (OpenAI) — Natural storyteller
- Ballad (OpenAI) — Melodic, flowing
- ElevenLabs characters — Distinctive voices
- Voice clones — Personal touch
By Language
| Language | OpenAI | ElevenLabs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English (US) | Alex, Maria | All 9 voices | 30+ options |
| English (UK) | Available | Some | 10+ options |
| Spanish | Carlos, Lucia | Limited | Available |
| Hindi | Ravi, Sita | — | Limited |
| Telugu | Raju, Lakshmi | — | — |
| French | Available | — | Célian + |
| German | Available | — | Anika + |
Script Writing for TTS
Best Practices
- Clarity
- Pacing
- Emphasis
Write for the ear:
- Use simple sentences
- Avoid complex punctuation
- Break up long thoughts
- Use natural pauses
Pronunciation Tips
Numbers and Dates:- “2024” → “twenty twenty-four”
- “$99” → “ninety-nine dollars”
- “3/4” → “three quarters”
- “Dr.” → “Doctor”
- “vs.” → “versus”
- Spell out acronyms: “NASA (nah-sah)“
Integration
With Avatar Video
Speech synthesis powers Avatar Video:- Write script
- Select voice
- AI generates speech
- Lip sync applied to avatar
- Complete talking head video
With Storyboard
Add narration to any scene:- Write scene narration
- Select voice per scene
- Generate speech
- Audio syncs to visuals
With AI Film Crew
The Screenwriter agent helps write TTS-optimized scripts:- Natural dialogue
- Appropriate pacing
- Emotional delivery cues
- Clear pronunciation notes
Next Steps
Voice Library
Manage your voices
Avatar Video
Create talking avatars
How Credits Work
Understand pricing