Step 1: API Key Configuration
- Enter Your API Key: Input your OpenAI API key in the sidebar to activate the text-to-speech service. If you do not have an API key:
- Click on the information icon next to the API key input box.
- Follow the instructions to register and generate an OpenAI API key.
Step 2: Configure Your Conversion
- Document Selection: Choose to convert the 'Entire Document' or 'Selected Text '.
- Language and Translation: If needed, select 'Yes' for translation and choose your desired language from the dropdown menu.
- Voice and Speed: Select your preferred voice style and adjust the speech speed to your liking.
- File Name: Enter a name for your output MP3 file.
Step 3: Consent and Convert
- User Consent: Check the box to consent to the use of your data by AI models for conversion purposes.
- Convert: Click the 'Convert' button to start the conversion process. A loading indicator will appear while VoiceIt processes your document.
Step 4: Access Your Audio File
- View File: Once the conversion is complete, a link to 'View Created File' will appear. Click this link to access and play your audio file directly from Google Drive.
- Cost Information: After each conversion, the sidebar will display a detailed cost breakdown of the API usage, ensuring transparency.