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IVR and phone greeting generator

Pick a ready-made script, add your company details and convert it to speech. The audio is converted in your browser to the 8 kHz mono WAV format phone systems expect.

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Type your text, choose a voice and click Convert to speech. The result plays and downloads here.

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Ready-made announcement scripts

Pick one of these scripts from the Ready-made script list in the tool, replace the fields in square brackets with your own details and convert it.

  1. Welcome and menu

    Thank you for calling [Company name]. For sales, press 1. For technical support, press 2. For billing, press 3. To speak with a representative, please stay on the line.

  2. After hours

    Thank you for calling [Company name]. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please call back during these hours or visit [website].

  3. Hold message

    Your call is important to us. All of our representatives are currently assisting other callers. Please stay on the line and the next available representative will be with you shortly.

  4. High call volume

    We are currently experiencing higher than normal call volume, so wait times may be longer than usual. You can also find help online at [website].

  5. Holiday closure

    Our office is closed today for [holiday name]. We will reopen on [date] during regular business hours. Happy holidays!

  6. Dial by extension

    If you know your party's extension, you may dial it at any time. To reach the operator, press 0.

  7. Voicemail

    We can't take your call right now. Please leave your name, phone number and a short message after the tone, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

  8. Invalid entry

    Sorry, that is not a valid option. To hear the menu again, press the star key.

  9. Call recording notice

    This call may be recorded for quality and training purposes. For information about how we process personal data, visit [website].

  10. Callback offer

    To keep your place in line and receive a call back, press 1. We'll save your number and a representative will call you.

  11. Satisfaction survey

    Would you like to take a short survey after this call? Stay on the line to rate our service from 1 to 5.

  12. Address and directions

    We are located at [street address]. If you are coming by public transport, get off at [stop name]. To return to the main menu, press 9.

How to use

  1. Choose a scriptPick one of 12 ready-made scripts (welcome, after hours, hold, holiday…) or write your own.
  2. Add your detailsReplace the fields in square brackets (company name, hours, website) with your own details; choose a voice and tone.
  3. Download the phone fileConvert, then choose PCM, μ-law or A-law encoding and download the 8 kHz WAV file.

What audio format do phone systems need?

Phone lines carry speech in a narrow band (about 300–3400 Hz) at an 8 kHz sample rate. That is why most PBX and IVR systems expect prompts as 8 kHz, mono WAV files. The encoding varies by system:

EncodingWhen to choose itFile size (1 min)
16-bit PCMAccepted by most IP PBX and softphone systems; choose this if you are unsure.About 0.96 MB
G.711 μ-lawLines in North America and Japan; if your system asks for "u-law" or "PCMU".About 0.48 MB
G.711 A-lawLines in Europe and Turkey; if your system asks for "A-law" or "PCMA".About 0.48 MB

The conversion happens in your browser: the audio is downmixed to mono, band-limited for telephone use, leveled and resampled to 8 kHz. You can also download the original high-quality version.

Tips for a good phone greeting

  • Keep the menu short: put the most common option first and don't go beyond four or five options.
  • Say the option before the key ("For sales, press 1") so callers know what they are choosing when they hear the number.
  • Use the same voice for your welcome, after-hours and holiday messages; consistency builds trust.
  • If you record calls, play the recording notice before the menu.

Before uploading, confirm the format your system requires (sample rate, encoding, maximum length) in its admin panel or with your provider.

Text to speech by language

112 languages and dialects have their own page. On each one you can listen to the voices in that language and try your own text.

Show all languages (112)

The number next to each name is the count of voices made for that language. This list is generated automatically from the voice catalog on the day the site was built.

FAQ

Common questions

Is the IVR voice generator free?

Without an account you can voice 3 prompts a day (up to 500 characters each) and download them as 8 kHz WAV.

Which phone systems is it compatible with?

8 kHz mono WAV (PCM, μ-law, A-law) is a standard telephone audio format accepted by most IP PBX, cloud phone and IVR software. Check your system's documentation for the required encoding.

Which format should I choose for Asterisk or FreePBX?

8 kHz 16-bit PCM WAV usually works without issues. If your system expects G.711 files, choose μ-law or A-law.

Can I record all prompts with the same voice?

Yes. Keep the same voice and tone and convert each prompt separately. For many prompts, working chapter by chapter in a single studio project is easier.

Will numbers in my script be read correctly?

Numbers, times and dates are expanded into words before conversion. To have a phone number read digit by digit, put spaces between the digits.

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