PlayHT

PlayHT

Transform Text into Lifelike Speech in Various Languages

AppCritica Score

3.7/5

PlayHT Overview

PlayHT provides an online text-to-voice studio where users type, paste, or import text to convert it into audio. The platform focuses on generating ultra-realistic speech through tools that handle voiceovers, narrations, and character voicing. Customization options include speech styles, pronunciations, voice inflections, and phonetic controls for acronyms or niche terms. It supports multiple languages, male and female voices of different ages, and output in formats like MP3 and WAV. Additional capabilities cover AI podcasts for publishing to platforms such as iTunes, Spotify, and Google Podcasts, plus a voice changer that transforms recordings in real-time while preserving tone, emotion, and delivery.

PlayHT Features

Text to voice editor with control over voice style, pronunciations, and phonetics AI Podcasts for creating and publishing to iTunes, Spotify, and Google Podcasts Female AI Voice Generator for audiobooks, videos, and more Male AI Voice Generator using text to speech technology Voice Changer that converts voice recordings in real-time, preserving natural tone, emotion, and delivery Support for multiple languages and file formats including MP3 and WAV

Pros & Cons

Pros:

Natural, expressive AI voices for pro work.​

Massive 800+ voice library in many languages.​

Deep control (pitch, speed, pauses, SSML, pronunciation).​

Strong voice cloning and cross‑language dubbing options.​

Good fit for podcasts, audiobooks, and commercial rights.​

Cons:

Interface and plugin UX feel clunky to some users.​

Best voices and higher usage locked to pricey tiers.​​

PlayHT Reviews

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