How to Export Text to Speech as MP3 and WAV

MP3 vs WAV: which to export

Both formats come from the same generated clip; the difference is what you do next. MP3 is compressed and universally compatible—perfect for finished videos, podcasts, and slides. WAV is uncompressed, so it is the right choice when you will edit, mix, or master the audio before release.

Step 1 - Generate your audio

Open the Voxly studio, paste your script, pick a voice, and generate the clip.

Step 2 - Choose MP3 or WAV

In the download menu, select MP3 for direct use or WAV for post-production. If you are unsure, MP3 covers almost every case. For natural-sounding output, see How to Convert Text to Speech.

Step 3 - Download the file

Click download and save it somewhere you can find it—name it by project and section so assembly is easy.

Step 4 - Use it in your project

Import the clip into your editor. For a full generation walkthrough, see How to Make AI Voice from Text. Hear voices on the voices page.

A practical format guide

• Podcasts and YouTube - MP3 is fine; the platform compresses anyway.
• Music-bed mixes or audiobooks - WAV preserves headroom for mastering.
• Slides and shorts - MP3 is all you need.
• Archival master - keep a WAV even if you deliver MP3.

Naming and organization

Good file names save hours later:

• projectname_ch01.mp3
• ad_spot_v3.wav
• course_lesson05.mp3

Consistent naming makes assembly and regenerations painless.

Long content handling

For books, courses, or long-form:

1. Split into 4500-character requests.
2. Generate and download each as WAV if mastering.
3. Assemble in your DAW, then export a final MP3.

Common mistakes

• MP3 when mastering - you lose headroom; start with WAV.
• No naming scheme - files blur together at scale.
• Forgetting the archive - keep a master in case you re-edit.
• Wrong sample rate for delivery - match your platform spec on final export.

Export your first clip

Sign up for free, generate a short clip, and download it as MP3 to try in your editor.