# ElevenLabs Python SDK — AI Text-to-Speech

> Official ElevenLabs Python SDK for AI voice generation. Create realistic voiceovers with 30+ languages, voice cloning, and streaming support.

## Install

Copy the content below into your project:

## Quick Use

```bash
pip install elevenlabs
```

```python
from elevenlabs import ElevenLabs

client = ElevenLabs(api_key="your_key")
audio = client.text_to_speech.convert(
    text="Hello world, this is a test.",
    voice_id="JBFqnCBsd6RMkjVDRZzb",
    model_id="eleven_multilingual_v2",
)
with open("output.mp3", "wb") as f:
    for chunk in audio:
        f.write(chunk)
```

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## Intro

The official ElevenLabs Python SDK for AI voice generation. Create realistic voiceovers in 30+ languages with emotion control, voice cloning, and real-time streaming. The go-to TTS service for video production pipelines — used by Remotion, podcast creators, and content automation tools.

**Best for**: Video narration, podcast production, content automation, voice cloning
**Works with**: Python 3.8+, any audio/video pipeline
**Setup time**: 2 minutes (needs API key from elevenlabs.io)

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## Key Features

- **30+ languages** with natural prosody
- **Voice cloning** from audio samples
- **Emotion control** via text markup
- **Real-time streaming** for interactive use
- **Multiple models**: Multilingual v2, Turbo v2.5, Flash

## Streaming Audio

```python
from elevenlabs import ElevenLabs, play

client = ElevenLabs()
audio_stream = client.text_to_speech.convert_as_stream(
    text="Streaming audio in real time.",
    voice_id="JBFqnCBsd6RMkjVDRZzb",
)
play(audio_stream)
```

## Voice Cloning

```python
voice = client.clone(
    name="My Voice",
    files=["sample1.mp3", "sample2.mp3"],
)
```

### FAQ

**Q: What is ElevenLabs?**
A: An AI text-to-speech platform with the most realistic voice generation available. The Python SDK provides programmatic access to voice generation, cloning, and streaming.

**Q: Is ElevenLabs free?**
A: Free tier includes 10,000 characters/month. Paid plans start at $5/month for 30,000 characters.

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## Source & Thanks

> Created by [ElevenLabs](https://github.com/elevenlabs). Licensed under MIT.
> [elevenlabs-python](https://github.com/elevenlabs/elevenlabs-python) — ⭐ 3,000+
> [elevenlabs.io](https://elevenlabs.io)

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