Text to speech for video narration turns a written script into the audio track your edit is built around. Done well, it feels directed — not like a robot reading a document.
This page is narration craft for any short video. YouTube platform workflow and “pick a narrator identity” live on sibling posts.
Write narration for the ear
- Speakable lines, not essay paragraphs
- Punctuation for natural pauses
- Numbers written the way you want them said
- Brand names checked after a short generate
Match voice to video type
- Tutorials → clear, calm delivery
- Hooks / lists → brighter energy
- Story ads → warmer, expressive voices
- News / facts → neutral and steady
Narration workflow in Shorts Voice Studio
- Outline the beats of the video
- Write speakable lines under 700 characters per generate
- Pick voice + mood, generate MP3 + SRT
- Edit visuals to the audio — not the other way around
- Burn or upload captions
Section longer narration
For anything longer than a tip Short, split at natural beats. Keep the same voice ID. Stitch MP3s on the timeline. That keeps regenerates cheap when one section needs a fix.
FAQ
Is this different from YouTube TTS?
Yes. This page is narration craft for video generally. The YouTube post covers Shorts vs longer uploads and upload-day habits.
Put this into practice in Shorts Voice Studio.
Narrate your next video in Studio