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Getting Started with MiniTTS: Your First Text to Speech Conversion

Welcome to MiniTTS! This beginner-friendly tutorial will guide you through converting your first text to speech using our GPT-4o powered service. No technical knowledge required—you'll be creating natural-sounding audio in minutes.

What is MiniTTS?

MiniTTS is a free text-to-speech service powered by GPT-4o, offering high-quality, natural-sounding voice synthesis without any signup or technical setup. It's perfect for content creators, educators, accessibility needs, or anyone who needs to convert text to speech.

1

Navigate to the MiniTTS Homepage

Start by visiting the MiniTTS homepage at https://minitts.dev. You'll see the main interface with our conversion tool.

Screenshot: MiniTTS Homepage
[Homepage Screenshot]
2

Enter Your Text

Scroll down to the text input area or click the "Try It Now" button on the homepage. You'll see a text area where you can type or paste the content you want to convert to speech.

Tips for Good Results:

  • For best results, use complete sentences with proper punctuation.
  • You can enter up to 1000 characters per conversion.
  • Consider how the text would sound when read aloud—some written text may need slight modifications for natural speech.
3

Choose a Voice

MiniTTS offers eleven different voices, each with its own unique characteristics:

Alloy

A neutral, versatile voice suitable for most content

Ash

A calm, soothing voice perfect for relaxation content

Ballad

A melodic, musical voice ideal for artistic content

Coral

A bright, energetic voice for dynamic content

Echo

A deep, resonant voice ideal for authoritative content

Fable

A warm, storytelling voice perfect for narratives

Onyx

An authoritative, professional voice for business content

Nova

A friendly, approachable voice for casual content

Sage

A wise, thoughtful voice for educational content

Shimmer

A cheerful, optimistic voice for upbeat content

Verse

A poetic, lyrical voice for artistic expression

From the dropdown menu, select the voice that best matches the tone you want for your content.

4

Adjust the Speed (Optional)

You can adjust how fast or slow the voice speaks using the speed slider. The default setting is 1.0x, which represents a natural speaking pace. You can slow it down to 0.5x or speed it up to 2.0x based on your preference.

5

Add Voice Instructions (Optional)

One of the powerful features of GPT-4o powered MiniTTS is the ability to customize the voice using natural language instructions. In the "Voice Instructions" field, you can add directions like:

"Speak in a cheerful tone with a slight British accent"

"Sound excited and enthusiastic"

"Use a calm, soothing voice like a meditation guide"

"Speak as if explaining to a child"

These instructions help fine-tune the output to match exactly what you're looking for.

6

Generate Speech

Once you've entered your text and selected your preferences, click the "Generate Speech with MiniTTS" button. The system will process your request—this usually takes just a few seconds.

7

Listen and Download

After processing, you'll see an audio player appear with your generated speech. You can:

  • Play the audio directly in your browser to preview it
  • Click the "Download MP3 from MiniTTS" button to save the audio file to your device

The downloaded file will be in MP3 format, which is compatible with virtually all devices and platforms.

Troubleshooting Tips

Common Issues:

  • Text sounds unnatural: Try adding more punctuation or breaking up very long sentences.
  • Pronunciation issues: For names or technical terms, try spelling them phonetically or adding pronunciation guidance in the voice instructions.
  • Voice not matching expectations: Experiment with different voice selections and add more specific instructions.

Next Steps

Congratulations! You've successfully created your first text-to-speech conversion with MiniTTS. Now that you've mastered the basics, you might want to explore:

Ready to Try It Yourself?

Head back to the MiniTTS homepage and create your first GPT-4o powered audio!

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