Convert AI speech to a standard audio layer when you want to edit it like recorded audio — adjust word boundaries, edit in the timeline, apply effects, or fine-tune playback.
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Conversion is permanent
Once you convert AI speech to audio, you can't edit the underlying text or regenerate from the script. To change what the voice says, delete the converted audio and generate new AI speech from the script.
Why convert AI speech
AI voice clips behave differently from recorded audio. Until you convert, you can't:
- Adjust word boundaries
- Edit the clip directly in the timeline
- Apply trims, fades, or crossfades
- Get precise control over playback and alignment
Converting turns AI speech into a standard audio layer so all of those tools work on it.
Convert AI speech
You can convert AI speech from the script or from the timeline. Both produce the same result.
From the script
- Select the AI speech text in your script.
- Click the ellipsis (…) icon in the hover menu.
- Select Convert to audio.
From the timeline
- Hover over the AI voice clip in the timeline.
- Click Convert to audio.
FAQs
Can I undo the conversion?
Yes, immediately after converting — use Cmd + Z (Mac) or Ctrl + Z (Windows), or restore from version history. Once you've moved on, conversion is effectively permanent. To change what the voice says, delete the converted audio and generate new AI speech from the script.
Can I convert just part of a paragraph?
Yes. Select only the text you want to convert, then use the ellipsis menu to convert. The rest of the paragraph stays as AI speech.
Why can't I see the Convert to audio option?
The clip may already be a standard audio layer, or you may not have selected AI speech text. Confirm the text is highlighted and assigned to an AI Speaker before opening the hover menu.