ElevenLabs Hindi and Marathi Voice-Over for YouTube and Reels
ElevenLabs can turn a script into spoken audio, including Indian languages such as Hindi and Marathi (availability depends on the live voice library). As of 23 October 2026 on elevenlabs.io/pricing, Free is $0 with about 10,000 credits/month; Starter about $5–6/month (promos change); Creator about $22/month (first-month promos may show lower); Pro about $99/month. Credits are shared across speech products. Confirm checkout before you pay. Always get consent before cloning a real person's voice, and label AI voice-over when platforms ask.
Suppose you teach a 30-second UPI safety tip for Reels. You write the script in simple Hindi, generate voice-over on ElevenLabs Free, add it in CapCut, and type real on-screen text yourself. You do not clone a celebrity. This guide is the Hindi/Marathi voice-over path — chapter 27 covers broader voice and music.
Full course chapter
For the wider audio chapter, see AI Voice and Music: Voice-Over and Songs. This page focuses on Hindi and Marathi voice-over + consent.
What you will learn in this guide
- Free vs paid credit notes (USD)
- Write a 30-s Hindi explainer script
- Marathi shop offer for a Reel
- Consent and AI-voice labelling
- CapCut assemble habit
- What never to clone
1. Suppose a Marathi shop Reel needs a clear voice
Suppose Savita's clothing shop wants a 20-second Diwali offer Reel. Her camera audio is noisy. She writes three Marathi lines, generates TTS on ElevenLabs, and keeps her real WhatsApp number typed in CapCut — never invent a celebrity voice saying the price.
2. What you need to know
| Word | Simple meaning |
|---|---|
| TTS | Text to speech — script becomes audio |
| Credits | ElevenLabs monthly pool for generations |
| Voice library | Ready-made voices (pick Hindi/Marathi-capable) |
| Voice clone | Copy a person's voice (consent required) |
| Label | Tell viewers the voice is AI when required |
Figure 1. Hindi or Marathi voice-over in five steps: write a short script, pick a library voice, generate on Free first, edit in CapCut, then label AI and real prices.
3. Plans and credits (checked 23 October 2026)
- Open ElevenLabs pricing.
- Free: $0, about 10k credits/month (unused Free credits do not roll over the same way paid plans may).
- Starter / Creator / Pro: higher credit pools (Creator listing about 121k credits; Pro about 600k on the public table). Dollar prices and first-month promos change — read the live cards.
- Rough TTS rule from their FAQ style docs: many multilingual models use about 1 credit per character (confirm on your account's model page).
- India INR on card statements depends on your bank FX — ElevenLabs lists USD.
4. Worked example 1: 30-second Hindi explainer
- Write a script under 70 words:
UPI safe tip. Pehle payee name check karo. OTP ya PIN kisi ko mat batao.
Suspicious call aaye to cut karo aur 1930 try karo. Yeh general safety tip hai, bank advice nahi.
- Sign in at elevenlabs.io on Free.
- Pick a Hindi-capable voice from the library (do not clone anyone).
- Paste script → Generate → download MP3/WAV.
- In CapCut, add the audio under a simple screen recording; type the same tips as big captions.
Expected output (yours will be similar, not the same): a clean 20–30s voice bed you can publish with captions.
5. Worked example 2: Marathi shop offer voice
- Script (edit prices to your real offer):
Namaskar. Savita Collections madhe Diwali offer. Cotton kurta set — pahila price board var pahaa.
WhatsApp number screen var type kelela aahe. OTP magitla tar call cut kara.
- Generate with a Marathi-capable library voice.
- If pronunciation slips on a brand name, respell phonetically or split the line.
- Export audio; in CapCut put your real price and WhatsApp as text overlays.
- Do not ask ElevenLabs to invent ISI marks or fake celebrity endorsements.
Expected output: a Reel voice that matches your real offer board.
Ravindra Bagale's Tip
Creators clone a cousin "for fun" and post. That can destroy trust. Library voices are enough for shop Reels.
6. Worked example 3: consent + AI label checklist
- If you ever clone: get written consent from the person; keep adults only for public ads.
- Never clone teachers, bosses, or celebrities to fake endorsements.
- On YouTube/Instagram, use the platform's AI labelling tools when they apply to your edit.
- Add a spoken or caption line when needed: "AI voice-over".
- Store consent screenshots offline — not inside the ElevenLabs prompt box.
7. Beginner mistakes and quick fixes
| Mistake | What happens | Quick fix |
|---|---|---|
| Long 5-minute script on Free | Credits vanish | 30–60 second cuts |
| AI-invented phone number | Angry customers | Type contact in CapCut |
| Celebrity clone | Legal/trust risk | Library voice |
| No captions | Low watch time | Burn captions |
| Paying Pro day one | Waste | Free → Starter only if weekly limits hurt |
8. Try at home
Try at home
- Record one Hindi or Marathi 30-s script on paper.
- Generate on ElevenLabs Free with a library voice.
- Assemble in CapCut with captions and an honest AI voice note.
Recap
In short
- ElevenLabs Free can teach Hindi/Marathi TTS habits.
- Check USD credit plans on the official pricing page.
- Write short scripts; verify pronunciation.
- Type real prices and contacts yourself.
- Consent for clones; label AI voice when needed.
Short honest scripts beat cloned celebrity voices every time.
Frequently asked questions
Does ElevenLabs support Hindi and Marathi?
Indian languages including Hindi and Marathi appear in ElevenLabs' Indian-language sets and press coverage — always pick a voice in the live library and test a line before you batch-generate.
How much is Free?
$0 with about 10,000 credits per month on the public pricing page (23 Oct 2026). Confirm live.
Can I clone my own voice?
Only with clear consent (your own voice is fine for you). Do not clone others without written permission.
Is this legal advice for ads?
No. Follow platform rules and Indian advertising norms; this page is a beginner workflow.