> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.runable.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Voice Cloning

> Clone any voice from audio samples and use it across all audio tools in Runable.

Voice cloning creates a reusable voice profile from one or more audio samples. Once cloned, you can use that voice for text-to-speech, dialogue, and voice swap operations.

## How to clone a voice

<Steps>
  <Step title="Prepare your audio samples">
    Record or collect audio samples of the voice you want to clone. The better the quality, the better the clone.

    <Tip>
      Use clean recordings with minimal background noise. Even a single sample works, but more samples improve accuracy.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload and ask the agent to clone">
    Attach your audio file(s) using the **+** button and ask the agent to clone the voice.

    <Prompt description="Clone a voice from an audio sample.">
      Clone the voice from this audio file and name it "My Voice".
    </Prompt>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Receive your voice ID">
    The agent creates the voice clone and returns a voice ID. This ID is reusable across all audio operations in Runable.

    <Frame caption="The agent confirming a successful voice clone with the voice ID.">
      <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/runableinc/images/placeholder.png" alt="Chat showing the agent's response confirming the voice has been cloned with a voice ID returned" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Use your cloned voice">
    Reference the cloned voice in any audio request:

    <Prompt description="Use a cloned voice for text-to-speech.">
      Using my cloned voice, read this aloud: "Thanks for signing up. Your account is ready to go."
    </Prompt>
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Voice cloning itself does not cost credits. Credits are only used when you generate audio with the cloned voice (text-to-speech, dialogue, or voice swap).
</Note>

## What you cannot do

* You cannot clone a voice from text. You need at least one audio sample.
* You cannot edit or fine-tune a cloned voice after creation. Clone again with better samples if the result is not accurate.
* You cannot use a cloned voice for music generation. Cloned voices work with speech operations only.

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Voice Swap" icon="repeat" href="/voice-swap">
    Replace the voice in an existing recording with your cloned voice.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Text-to-Speech" icon="microphone" href="/text-to-speech">
    Use your cloned voice to generate new speech.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>