How to use Text to Speech and voice effects in Instagram Reels

Instagram continues to add new features to its short video feature, Reels. This time it’s adding more TikTok-like features which include ‘Text to Speech’ and voice effects. These new audio tools are now available in Reels for users globally.

The Text to Speech feature uses an automated voice to read the text that’s in the video. You must have already come across Reels where an automated voice narrates the text in the video. It’s a feature that’s very popular on TikTok and it can now be used in Reels too. Voice effects are another tool to customise the audio of your Reels. You can choose among various voice effects available in Reels.

So here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use Text to Speech and voice effects in Reels.


Text to Speech

Open the Reels camera, record a video or upload one from the gallery.

Use the text too to add text to the video.

Then tap on the text bubble, and then the three dot button on the sticker.

Select ‘Text to Speech’ and choose the voice.

You can choose either the male or female voice.


Voice effects

Open the Reels camera, and record a video or upload one from the gallery.

Tap the music button to open the audio mixer.

Then select ‘Effects’ and go through the different voice effects.

Choose the voice effect you want to modify the audio in your reel or voiceover.

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