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Why Is the Text-to-Speech Feature Not Working in CapCut?

The Text-to-Speech (TTS) feature in CapCut converts text into voice using built-in AI voices, but it may stop working due to network issues, unsupported text, or incorrect usage.

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Mar 24, 2026

If your generated voice doesn't play or fails to process, you may be facing the CapCut text-to-speech not working issue. The Text-to-Speech (TTS) feature in CapCut converts text into voice using built-in AI voices, but it may stop working due to network issues, unsupported text, or incorrect usage. Below are the main reasons and how to properly use Text-to-Speech on the web, PC, and mobile.

📍 If the text-to-speech feature is still not working after trying these solutions, please contact our support team for further assistance.

Table of content
  1. Reasons Why CapCut Text-to-Speech Is Not Working
  2. How to Use Text-to-Speech in CapCut Online
  3. How to Use Text-to-Speech in CapCut on PC
  4. How to Use Text-to-Speech in CapCut on Mobile

Reasons Why CapCut Text-to-Speech Is Not Working

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  1. No Internet Connection or Slow Network

Text-to-Speech relies on cloud processing, so a weak or unstable connection can interrupt generation.

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  1. Unsupported Language or Voice

If the selected language or voice is not supported, the feature may fail.

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  1. Text Not Properly Added

TTS only works on text layers. If no text is selected, it won't generate audio.

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  1. App or Browser Glitches

Outdated versions or temporary bugs can cause CapCut text to speech not working.

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  1. Audio Muted or Not Applied

Sometimes the voice is generated but muted or placed outside the timeline range.

How to Use Text-to-Speech in CapCut Online

Steps

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  1. Open your project in the CapCut Web Editor.
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  2. Click Text and add a text box to your timeline.
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  3. Enter the text you want to convert to speech.
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  4. Select the text layer.
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  5. Click Text-to-Speech from the toolbar.
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  6. Choose a voice and language.
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  7. Click Generate and wait for the audio to appear.
Use text-to-speech in CapCut online

How to Use Text-to-Speech in CapCut on PC

Steps

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  1. Open your project in CapCut desktop.
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  2. Add a text layer to the timeline.
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  3. Type your script into the text box.
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  4. Select the text clip.
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  5. Find and click the Text-to-Speech option.
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  6. Choose your preferred voice.
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  7. Generate the audio and preview it.
Use text-to-speech in CapCut on PC

How to Use Text-to-Speech in CapCut on Mobile

Steps

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  1. Open the CapCut App and create a project.
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  2. Tap Text and add text to your video.
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  3. Enter your content and confirm.
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  4. Tap the text layer on the timeline.
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  5. Select Text-to-Speech from the bottom menu.
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  6. Choose a voice style.
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  7. Tap Generate to create the voiceover.
Use text-to-speech in the CapCut App

By ensuring proper text setup, selecting supported voices, and maintaining a stable connection, you can resolve the CapCut text-to-speech not working issue and successfully add voiceovers to your videos.

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