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Voiceovers for YouTube Shorts

Text to speech for YouTube Shorts

Create clean, realistic AI voiceovers paced for mobile viewers. Download studio-quality 24 kHz WAV files with full commercial rights and no sign-up.

Text to speech

Paste. Pick a voice. Generate.

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    Step-by-step guide

    How to make voiceovers that hold attention

    1. 01

      Keep your script under 60 seconds

      Shorts cut off at 60 seconds. Stick to 120 to 145 words so your delivery sounds natural and never feels rushed.

    2. 02

      Pick a voice built for phone speakers

      Select clear, engaging voices like Nova, Adam, or Sky. Skip dull, robotic tones that tempt viewers to swipe on.

    3. 03

      Nudge the speed to 1.1x

      Mobile audiences prefer snappy delivery. Increasing playback speed slightly keeps up the pace without garbling words.

    4. 04

      Drop the audio into your editor

      Download your 24 kHz WAV file, import it into Premiere, DaVinci, or CapCut, lower background tracks to -18 dB, and export.

    Voice guide

    Adam

    Authoritative and direct

    Well suited to history facts, tech explainers, and finance hooks where building trust in the first 3 seconds matters most.

    Nova

    Energetic narrator

    Built for fast listicles, life hacks, and commentary that need to keep momentum from start to finish.

    River

    Calm and expressive

    Designed for narrative stories, mysteries, and thoughtful Shorts that call for an unhurried, natural tempo.

    Fenrir

    Deep and cinematic

    Ideal for true crime, film recaps, and dramatic openers that need a rich, punchy bass on mobile speakers.

    FAQ

    Frequently asked questions

    01

    Can you monetise YouTube Shorts that use text-to-speech voiceovers?

    Yes. YouTube welcomes AI and text-to-speech voiceovers in the YouTube Partner Programme, as long as your video is original. Channels only run into trouble when publishing mass-produced compilation spam or reused clips, not because of the voice model itself.
    02

    How many words fit into a 60-second YouTube Short?

    At a natural speaking pace of 140 to 150 words per minute, 125 to 140 words works best. If your cut includes sound effects or visual pauses, keep your script to around 110 words.
    03

    Do I need to tick the "Altered or Synthetic Content" box on YouTube for TTS?

    YouTube asks for disclosure when realistic synthetic media shows real people saying or doing things they never did. Standard voiceover work across gameplay, tutorials, or educational clips will not cause issues, but ticking the box in YouTube Studio remains good practice if you prefer complete transparency.
    04

    Which audio format works best for editing YouTube Shorts?

    Always choose 24 kHz WAV files. WAV keeps every transient clean and protects your dynamic range, so your audio avoids compression artefacts once YouTube re-encodes it for mobile phones.
    05

    Can I use these voices commercially on YouTube?

    Yes. Every audio track created on FreeTextoSpeech comes with full commercial rights. You can monetise your Shorts, sponsored videos, and affiliate content without paying royalties or adding credits.

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