• VOICE LIST
  • AUDIO FILE
  • STATUS UPDATE
  • HUMAN REVIEW

How to generate voiceovers from scripts with your AI

Connect Play.ht to your AI client to turn any script into audio. Your agent handles the voice selection and the conversion process.

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Short answer

How can I turn my text into audio using my AI?

Tell your agent to pick a voice from the available list and then send your script for conversion. You'll get a finished audio file once the processing is done. You can see the specific steps and prompts below.

The results

What you get from your request

Depending on what you ask, your agent will deliver one of these outcomes.

VOICE LIST

A list of voices

Your agent pulls the current voice library. You get a list of options to choose from for your project.

AUDIO FILE

A finished voiceover

The AI converts your text into a playable audio file. This is the final file ready for your use.

STATUS UPDATE

Real-time progress

If a file is still being made, your agent checks the status. You'll know exactly when the audio is ready.

HUMAN REVIEW

Manual script edits

The AI handles the technical conversion, but you decide if the text needs changes. You stay in control of the content.

The workflow

What your AI does when the script arrives.

The AI acts as the bridge between your text and the Play.ht engine.

  1. Find a voice

    Your agent looks through the available voice profiles to find a match for your script.

    get_voices

  2. Start conversion

    Once you pick a voice, the AI sends your text to the engine to begin the audio generation.

    convert_tts

  3. Monitor progress

    The AI keeps an eye on the job to see when the audio file is fully rendered.

    get_tts_status

  4. Confirm completion

    The AI checks the status one last time to ensure the file is ready for you.

    get_tts_status

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off the process with your agent.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your specific voice names or script content.

Play.ht Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zBhREyAH4d3fHuv74MXg2YbWldTOlGZliGtiSkZF/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Play.ht capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "playht-ai-voice-generation-tts-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zBhREyAH4d3fHuv74MXg2YbWldTOlGZliGtiSkZF/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all available voices in Play.ht so I can choose one.

  • Use the 'British Male' voice to convert this script: [paste script here].

  • Check the status of my last voiceover request to see if it is finished.

  • Find a high-pitched female voice and turn this paragraph into audio: [paste text].

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI edit the audio file after it is generated?

    No. The AI only triggers the conversion of text to audio. You must use external editing software if you want to change the audio itself.

  • 02

    Can I choose a specific accent?

    Yes, if that accent is included in the available voice library. Your AI will check the voice list to find a match.

  • 03

    Does the AI automatically upload the audio to my YouTube channel?

    No. The AI only handles the generation of the audio file through Play.ht.

  • 04

    How do I know when the audio is ready?

    You can ask your AI to check the status of the conversion task.

  • 05

    Can the AI change the speed of the voice?

    No. The AI can only select from the voices provided by the tool. It cannot manually adjust playback speed settings during the conversion process.

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