ElevenLabs Expands Text-to-Speech Capabilities with Global Launch in 32 Languages
Global Expansion of ElevenLabs' Text-to-Speech App
ElevenLabs, an AI-based start-up specializing in synthetic voice creation, has announced a significant milestone by launching its Reader app globally with support for 32 languages. This app, initially released in June for the US, UK, and Canada, now allows users to convert any text content, including articles, PDF documents, and e-books, into audio. The newly supported languages include Portuguese, Italian, Tamil, Spanish, French, Hindi, German, Japanese, Arabic, Korean, and Swedish.
Innovative Features and Future Plans
This expansion aligns with ElevenLabs' strategy to make its text-to-speech technology accessible to a wider audience. Following its achievement of unicorn status after securing $80 million in funding, the company is also offering an API for businesses to utilize for dubbing or text-to-speech applications. Noteworthy integrations include voice interactions on the Rabbit r1 and audio features for platforms like Perplexity, PocketFM, and KukuFM.
- Hundreds of new voices added to the library
- Enhanced Turbo v2.5 model reduces latency and improves quality
- Forthcoming features: offline support and audio snippet sharing
ElevenLabs has also licensed voices of acclaimed actors such as Judy Garland and Sir Laurence Olivier, enriching the app's library and user experience.
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