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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