Published · January 2026 · By VoiceOver Maker Team
Short-form video (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts) needs natural-sounding voiceover and the right export format. Research shows narrated short-form videos get more engagement; text to speech and AI voice over let you ship voiceovers without a studio. With a voice over maker free trial you can generate lifelike speech and export in formats that each platform accepts. Here’s how to export AI voice for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube in 2026.
Why export format matters
TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts all expect vertical video (9:16). Exporting 16:9 often adds black bars and hurts reach. Use 9:16 aspect ratio, 1080×1920 resolution, 30fps, MP4 (H.264), and AAC audio (128–192 kbps) so your computer generated voice over sounds clear and plays correctly. VoiceOver Maker supports MP4 video export at multiple resolutions; pair your AI voiceover generator output with your edit and export once for each platform.
Workflow: script → voice → export
- ✓ Write a short, punchy script (hooks and key points; short-form favors brevity)
- ✓ Pick a realistic AI voice and use Director Studio for tone (e.g. “energetic and casual for TikTok”)
- ✓ Generate and export audio (MP3/WAV) or export direct to video if your tool supports it
- ✓ In your editor, set sequence to 9:16, 1080×1920, 30fps; add voiceover; export MP4 H.264, AAC
For text to speech for video that fits short-form, see our natural-sounding AI voiceover for YouTube and AI voice over for ads. Use multilingual text to speech if you’re localizing for different regions.
Platform quick reference
TikTok / Reels / Shorts — 9:16, 1080×1920, 30fps, MP4 H.264, AAC audio. Keep voiceover clear and levels consistent; natural-sounding text to speech online helps accessibility and watch time.
Try VoiceOver Maker for free: create a short script, pick a voice, export audio or video, then drop into your short-form edit. For more, see our text to speech online quick start, free AI voice generator guide, and blog.