---
title: "Generating Speech"
description: "Generate high-quality speech from text"
---

## Basic Generation

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select Profile">
    Choose a voice profile from the dropdown
  </Step>
  <Step title="Enter Text">
    Type or paste your text
  </Step>
  <Step title="Generate">
    Click **Generate** and wait a few seconds
  </Step>
  <Step title="Play & Export">
    Preview and download the result
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Text Formatting Tips

The way you format text affects the output quality.

### Punctuation

Use proper punctuation for natural pauses:

```
Good: "Hello! How are you today? I'm doing great."
Bad: "Hello how are you today Im doing great"
```

### Emphasis

Use formatting to suggest emphasis:

```
- ALL CAPS for louder/emphasized: "That was AMAZING!"
- Italics for subtle emphasis: "I *really* enjoyed that"
- Bold for strong emphasis: "This is **very** important"
```

<Callout type="info">
  The model interprets these hints but results may vary.
</Callout>

## Advanced Features

### Batch Generation

For long-form content, split into smaller chunks for better control and faster processing.

### Voice Caching

Voicebox caches voice prompts for faster re-generation with the same profile.

## Coming Soon

- Real-time streaming
- Word-level timing control
- Emotion and style controls
- SSML support
