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Play.ht

Complete Setup Guide & Tutorial

AI voice generation with 800+ ultra-realistic voices and instant voice cloning.

1 min read
Setup: 5-15 minutes
3 Steps

Quick Info

Pricing

Free: 12,500 chars/month. Pay-As-You-Go available. Enterprise: Volume-based pricing.

Requirements
  • Email address
  • Web browser
  • User ID + API Key for API access

Overview

Play.ht offers 800+ ultra-realistic AI voices in 142 languages with instant voice cloning from just 30 seconds of audio. Features high-fidelity cloning (99% accuracy), real-time streaming, and SSML support for fine-grained control.

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

1

Create Account

Sign up at play.ht

  • Visit play.ht
  • Click Sign Up
  • Create account
  • Verify email
2

Choose Voice

Select from 800+ voices

  • Browse voice library
  • Filter by language, gender, style
  • Preview voices
  • Select for generation
3

Generate Audio

Create voiceover

  • Enter text
  • Configure voice settings
  • Generate audio
  • Download or use API

Core Features & Capabilities

Ultra-Realistic Voices

800+ voices in 142 languages

How to use: Select voice, enter text, generate
Use cases:
VoiceoversAudiobooksPodcasts

Instant Voice Cloning

Clone voice from 30 seconds

How to use: Upload audio, clone instantly, use in projects
Use cases:
Personal voiceBrand consistencyCharacter voices

High-Fidelity Cloning

99% accuracy from 20+ min audio

How to use: Upload extensive samples for best quality clone
Use cases:
Professional voice matchingPremium content

Best Use Cases

Podcast production
Video voiceovers
Audiobooks
IVR systems
Marketing content

Pro Tips & Best Practices

  • Use instant cloning for quick personalization
  • High-fidelity cloning for premium projects
  • Leverage SSML for precise control
  • Real-time streaming for live applications
  • Test multiple voices before committing

Integrations & Compatibility

Play.ht works seamlessly with these tools and platforms:

APITwilioChatGPTWeb embedsPodcast platforms

Limitations & Considerations

  • Character limits on free tier
  • High-fidelity cloning needs 20+ min audio
  • Some features API-only
  • Cross-language cloning in beta

Ready to Get Started with Play.ht?

Put this guide into action and start creating amazing content with Play.ht.