Eleven Labs offers a robust Text-to-Speech (TTS) API that empowers developers and creators to generate high-quality, lifelike speech from text. Their advanced AI models produce natural-sounding voices across various styles and languages, perfect for:

  • Creating voiceovers for videos, podcasts, and audiobooks.
  • Developing interactive voice assistants and chatbots.
  • Enhancing accessibility features in applications.

Authentication:

Eleven Labs utilizes API keys for authentication. You can obtain your free API key by creating an account on the Eleven Labs platform. The free tier offers a limited number of characters per month.

Exploring Eleven Labs Text-to-Speech API:

1. Text-to-Speech (Text-to-Speech)

  • This endpoint converts your text into high-fidelity speech audio.
  • Type: POST
  • JavaScript Example:
const apiKey = 'YOUR_API_KEY';
const url = 'https://api.elevenlabs.io/v1/speech';

const data = {
    text: 'This is a sample text for conversion to speech.',
    voice: 'Matthew', // Choose a voice ID from available options (https://elevenlabs.io/api)
    language: 'en-US', // Specify language code
};

const headers = {
    Authorization: `Bearer ${apiKey}`,
    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
};

fetch(url, { method: 'POST', headers, body: JSON.stringify(data) })
    .then((response) => response.json())
    .then((data) => {
        console.log('Audio URL:', data.audio); // Download the audio file using the returned URL
    })
    .catch((error) => console.error(error));

Additional Notes:

  • Eleven Labs offers paid plans that unlock features like:
    • Increased character translation limits per month
    • Priority processing for faster response times
    • Access to a wider selection of voice options
  • Refer to Eleven Labs' documentation for details on paid plans, voice options, and usage limits for the free tier.

Craft Expressive Audio Experiences

Eleven Labs' TTS API empowers you to create engaging and impactful audio experiences. Explore their comprehensive documentation to delve deeper into the API functionalities, explore voice options, pricing plans, and unleash the power of AI-generated speech within your projects.