Generate Speech:
AI-powered text to speech that sounds human.
Adobe Firefly’s AI voice generator lets you create natural-sounding speech for videos, podcasts, and eLearning — all from written text. Choose from a range of realistic voices in more than 20 languages with the AI text to speech (TTS) tool.
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What is text to speech?
Text to speech (TTS) is technology that converts written text into natural-sounding spoken audio. It’s also known as computer-generated speech, speech synthesis, or “read aloud” technology. AI voice generation can be used to enhance accessibility, engagement and efficiency in a wide range of applications, from educational tools to virtual assistants.
Generate Speech is an AI text to speech feature in Adobe Firefly that lets you create human-sounding voiceovers in 20+ languages. You can use the tool anywhere to elevate your assets with adjustable pacing, tone and emotional control.
Choose from over 70 voices.
With Firefly’s AI voice generator, you can access a vast library of over 70 voices from Adobe and trusted partners like ElevenLabs.
Pick the one that works for you, then adjust the tone, pacing and emotion. Tweak the pronunciation of a single word or shape the sound of an entire script in just a few clicks.
Customise your voiceovers.
Text to speech is fully customisable, so you have all the creative control you need. Make the most of easy-to-use controls for pitch, speed, emotion and pronunciation to create a bespoke voice that aligns to your script.
You can integrate the Generate Speech feature with other Adobe tools too, making it easier than ever to bring your script to life.
Craft voiceovers for every market.
Firefly’s AI voice generator makes it easy to create ultrarealistic voiceovers in minutes – to improve accessibility and inclusivity for users.
Select from more than 20+ languages, or use the Translate and AI Dubbing tools to localise your voiceover for different markets. Add natural, globally resonant narration for various audiences on podcasts, social ads, training videos and more.
How to use AI text to speech in Adobe Firefly.
Professional-sounding narration is just a few clicks away with the AI voice generator.
- Open Firefly.
Open Adobe Firefly and go to the Audio module. Then select the Generate Speech feature. - Upload your script.
You can do this but copying and pasting the text into the tool, uploading your script document, or typing directly into the script editor. - Pick your voice.
Choose from over 70 professional voices built into the tool, then select an accent to fit your script or audience. - Customise your voiceover.
Edit the tone, emotion, pacing, emphasis, and pronunciation of the voice. You can do this for the entire script or on a word-by-word basis. - Preview the AI-generated voice.
Hear the AI voice generation in action with audition lines directly in your script editor. - Export and share.
Download the narration as a WAV file or send to Adobe Firefly to apply to your project. Then you’re ready to publish and share.
Discover even more features.
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Questions? We have answers.
How natural do AI text to speech voices sound?
Firefly’s text to speech model is capable of creating lifelike voices in multiple languages — complete with fine-tuned controls for emotion, pacing, and emphasis.
This enables you to deliver a range of narrations for different circumstances, whether it’s an expressive voiceover for a script, or an informative voiceover for educational content.
Can text to speech support multiple languages and accents?
Yes, Adobe Firefly's Generate Speech feature can support more than 20 languages and multiple accents.
This includes:
- English (US, UK)
- Spanish (Latin, Spain)
- German
- French
- Hindi
- Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal)
- Plus many more.
What are the main use cases for AI text to speech?
Text to speech (TTS) can be used for a range of things, including:
- Video voiceovers – for marketing content, advertisements and social posts.
- Podcasts – to speed up production and the narration process.
- E-learning and tutorials – to provide an accessible option for training and educational materials.
Can I customise voice narration with Firefly's speech generator?
Absolutely, Generate Speech gives you full creative control over tone, pacing, emphasis, and pronunciation for natural results. Other customisable options include pitch, speed, and emotion.
Style exaggeration and speaker boost are also available with ElevenLabs integration.
Is the Generate Speech feature in Firefly commercially safe to use?
Yes, Generate Speech feature is commercially safe, meaning you can use AI voice generation in a range of commercial projects.
You can also use output from Firefly features still in beta, unless explicitly stated otherwise in the product or in a specific agreement with Adobe. Always follow the product terms.
Is Firefly's text to speech free?
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