OpenAI makes Prompt-to-Voice generally available for developers
OpenAI has made its "Prompt-to-Voice" feature generally available to developers as of October 16, 2026. This update allows users to create custom AI voices by describing characteristics such as pitch, resonance, and speaking speed in text, rather than selecting from a pre-made list or uploading audio recordings. The generated voices can be saved and reused within the conversational voice AI…
Key points
- OpenAI made Prompt-to-Voice generally available to developers on October 16, 2026.
- New voices for German, French, Hindi, Japanese, and Korean were added to GPT-Live.
- Text-based voice creation is distinct from voice cloning and requires no audio uploads.
The release coincides with the addition of new voices for German, French, Hindi, Japanese, and Korean. For Japanese, specific voices named "Harema" and "Shida" are now available. This expansion aims to improve natural pronunciation and sound for these languages as voice-based AI interactions grow globally.
The company distinguishes this text-based creation method from voice cloning, which requires specific recordings and explicit consent from the individual. Under OpenAI's terms, reproducing a specific person's voice without rights is prohibited, and listeners must be informed that the audio is AI-generated. While creating the voice is free, standard usage fees apply when using it in actual conversations via GPT-Live. This feature is currently limited to developers and is not available in the standard ChatGPT settings screen.
[AI News Commentary] OpenAI enables voice generation from text—The era where apps have their own dedicated voices
note.com · 16 October 2026
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