iMovie Text to Speech: How to Add AI Voiceover to iMovie

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iMovie Text to Speech: How to Add AI Voiceover to iMovie

Last Updated: 2023. 10. 30

So you have created video in iMovie but it doesn't contain a voice and you’re looking for the easiest way to add voiceover to iMovie without the need for self-recording or expensive voice actors, then you've landed in the perfect spot.

In this blog, we’ll discuss iMovie text-to-speech and take you through two best ways to create an AI voiceover that you can use in iMovie.

Part 1. Does iMovie Have the Text to Speech Function?

Part 2. Two Powerful Text-to-speech Converters to Generate AI Voiceover

FlexClip Speechify

Part 3. FAQs

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Part 1. Does iMovie Have the Text to Speech Function?

How do you add AI voiceover to iMovie?

How do you do text-to-speech in iMovie?

Most people are searching for ways to do text-to-speech in iMovie. So is there text to speech feature in iMovie? Unfortunately, iMovie does not have the built-in text-to-speech function. Instead, it enables you to record self-narration voice to make your video more engaging or add text overlays to your videos without the text being read aloud by using title templates and captions within iMovie.

How to Do Text to Speech in iMovie

Though it cannot generate an AI voiceover in iMovie directly, you can do text-to-speech on third-party platforms, download the generated realistic AI voiceover, and then add it to your video in iMovie.

In the following part, two simple yet useful text-to-speech tools will be recommended. Let’s explore it right now!

Part 2. Two Powerful Text-to-speech Converters to Generate AI Voiceover

#1. FlexClip

Known for simplicity and flexibility, FlexClip is the go-option for many video creators to turn text into natural-sounding AI voice in minutes. It supports text-to-speech conversion in 140+ languages with different accents and also provides a variety of avatars and styles(chat,whispering, angry and more) with customizable pitch and speed to tailor your different needs.

Whether it’s a subtitle file, an existing text onscreen or any words you entered, with a one-click operation, this AI-driven machine will instantly analyze your content and transform it into a lifelike sound that you can make further edits or download locally. What’s more, no prior video editing experience is required!

Text to Speech Converter - FlexClip

How to Use Text to Speech Feature in FlexClip

Step 1

Hit the Create it Now button below to enter FlexClip’s editor page.

Create it Now

View Templates

Step 2

Depending on the text resource you entered, the text-to-speech workflow varies. If you’re going to upload an existing subtitle file, move to the Subtitle panel and tap Upload Subtitle File to import the text file. The subtitle will appear with a timestamp after it’s loaded.

Add Text to Your Video

As for text requiring a copy-and-paste step, hover over the Tools panel and choose the Text to Speech option to enter the text you want to generate an AI voiceover from.

Paste Text to Generate AI Voiceover in FlexClip

Step 3

Now it’s time to make settings for the future audio. For people who apply the first method(use a subtitle file to create voiceover), click the Subtitle to Speech icon at the top of your screen and you’ll be immediately navigated to the settings panel. Then try to determine the language, avatar, voice style, pitch and speed as you want.

Make Settings of the Subtitle to Speech Process

If you directly use the Text to Speech function, just make settings in the displayed interface.

The Settings in the Text-to-speech Panel

Step 4

When you’re ready, hit on the Generate Audio button to launch the text-to-speech process. Once it finishes, a new interface will pop up where you can preview the generated AI voiceover or choose download it to the local drive or tap Save to Media to unleash creativity.

Launch the Text-to-speech and Save the Generated Audio

Aside from the text-to-speech feature, FlexClip has much more to offer!

Abundant Media Resource: there are 7M+ royalty-free photos, videos, background music and sound effects that you can pair with your generated AI voiceover with ease, which helps draw on all your talents.

Abundant Media Resources in FlexClip

Extensive text stock: 100+ text presets with stylish designs(able to add motion effects) to level up your video. Or you can directly apply speech bubbles and animated titles like wedding titles, birthday titles and more to match your theme. Additionally, all the entered text can be transformed into an audio file.

Extensive Text Stock in FlexClip

Multiple artwork generated from text: What makes FlexClip stand out is the full package of AI tools that you may use to turn inspiration into reality. Popular functions like AI text-to-video, image generator, background remover, auto subtitle and AI video script generator are all ready to make your creation process a breeze.

Powerful AI Tools in FlexClip

Real-time cloud storage: data loss troubles content creators most! But now with FlexClip’s real-time save feature, this problem is settled down. After logging in, any video changes will be automatically updated and saved to the cloud storage place.

Various import and export methods: FlexClip allows you to drag resources from Google Drive, Google Photos, Dropbox, One Drive, computer and mobile phone. Additionally, you can use the screen recorder to capture footage from the camera and desktop with audio and edit them directly in FlexClip. When it comes to exporting paths, download, shareable links and upload to social platforms are all available for you to select from.

Multiple Import Ways in FlexClip

#2 Speechify

Designed to assist individuals, particularly those with visual or learning disabilities, in listening to text-based content such as books, articles, and documents, Speechify has helped millions of desktop and mobile users to generate AI voice from text successfully. It utilizes advanced AI technology to convert text into natural-sounding speech, customizable voice settings, highlighting spoken words, and the ability to import text from various sources.

Besides basic text-to-speech conversion, it also supports voice dubbing, cloning and translation to offer a one-stop audio service. Currently, Speechify offers a free three-day trial with limited TTS features and bank cards banding is required as well.

Text to Speech Converter - Speechify

How to Use Speechify to Convert Text to Speech

Step 1

Download Speechify to your device and copy and paste the text you want to convert into Speechify.

Step 2

Select the language and voice you want to use for the speech output.

Step 3

Customize the future speech by adjusting the speed, volume, and other parameters of the speech output to match your needs and preferences.

Step 4

Press the Play icon to listen to the generated speech and make adjustments if necessary. Once you’re satisfied, download this audio file or share it with others.

Part 3. FAQs

1.How to do a voiceover in iMovie?

It’s super easy to add a voiceover to a video in iMovie. Just import the video to iMovie, tap the Record icon to get started and tap Stop to end it. Then the recording audio clip has been added to your Timeline and tab the Done icon to save it.

2.Is there a way to do text-to-speech in iMovie?

Unfortunately, the answer is No. iMovie doesn’t feature a text-to-speech function at present. If you want to convert any text into human voices, turn to iMovie alternatives like FlexClip for help.

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