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What you'll accomplish

By the end of this guide, you'll be able to turn any written script into a professional-sounding voiceover audio file in under 5 minutes — ready to drop into your Reel or TikTok video in CapCut or Premiere. No microphone, no recording, no awkward retakes.

What you'll need

  • An ElevenLabs account (free tier works; paid plan at $5/month for more minutes)
  • A video clip or footage to add voiceover to (from your camera roll, Runway, or stock video)
  • CapCut app (free) or any video editing tool that accepts audio files
  • Time needed: 20 minutes to set up; 5-10 minutes per voiceover
  • Cost: Free up to 10,000 characters/month; $5/month for 30,000 characters

How-To Guide: Use ElevenLabs to Add Professional Voiceover to Reels and TikToks

Step 1: Create your ElevenLabs account

  1. Go to elevenlabs.io → click Sign up → create an account with email.
  2. Verify your email and log in.
  3. You'll land on the ElevenLabs dashboard.

What you should see: A clean dashboard with a navigation menu on the left. Look for "Text to Speech" in the menu.