Guide Overview
Voice Clone lets you create a personalized AI voice from a short audio sample and use it with supported Vinabot AI experiences.
Vinabot analyzes characteristics such as pronunciation, rhythm, and tone to create a voice that sounds similar to the original speaker.
A cloned voice can currently be used with:
- AI Companions — give an AI Companion a familiar or personalized voice
- Photo Avatars — use a cloned voice when creating a talking-photo video
This guide covers how to prepare your audio, create a Voice Clone, manage saved voices, and troubleshoot common issues.
| Section | What You Will Learn |
|---|---|
| Part 1 | Prepare Your Audio | Understand supported audio methods and recording requirements. |
| Part 2 | Create a Voice Clone | Create and save a cloned voice in the Vinabot app. |
| Part 3 | Use & Manage Voices | Preview, rename, assign, and delete cloned voices. |
| Part 4 | Responsible Use | Understand important requirements when cloning another person's voice. |
| Part 5 | Troubleshooting | Resolve common Voice Clone issues. |
Part 1 | Prepare Your Audio
1. Choose How to Provide Your Voice Sample
Vinabot supports two ways to provide audio for Voice Clone:
Upload an Audio File
Choose an existing audio recording from your phone.
Record Audio in the App
Record a new voice sample directly through the Vinabot app.
Both methods use the same audio requirements.
| Requirement | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Format | MP3, WAV, or M4A |
| File Size | Under 10MB |
| Duration | 10–30 seconds |
| Speakers | One person only |
| Audio Quality | Clear speech with minimal background noise |
| Speaking Style | Natural pronunciation and moderate speaking speed |
Tip:
For best results, use a quiet environment and record one person speaking clearly at a natural pace.
2. Tips for a Better Voice Sample
The quality of the source audio directly affects the cloned voice.
For better results:
- Use a quiet recording environment.
- Keep background music and ambient noise to a minimum.
- Make sure the speaker is clearly audible.
- Speak naturally at a comfortable pace.
- Keep the microphone at a consistent distance.
When recording in the Vinabot app, you can read the provided sample script or speak naturally in your own words.
Part 2 | Create a Voice Clone
3. Where to Start
You can access Voice Clone from two places in the Vinabot app.
From Assets
Go to:
Assets → Voice → Voice Clone
Use this option when you want to create and save a voice before assigning it to an AI Companion or Photo Avatar.
While Creating an AI Companion or Photo Avatar
When selecting a voice, you may access Voice Clone from:
Select from Library → My Voices → Voice Clone
In the current app version, opening Voice Clone from an editing workflow may take you away from the current page.
Important:
Your current edits are saved as a draft when you exit the editing page.
AI Companion
Photo Avatar
4. Create Your Voice Clone
Step 1: Add Your Audio
Choose either:
- Upload Audio File
- Record Audio
If recording directly in the app, follow the on-screen instructions to start and finish your recording.
Step 2: Name the Voice
Give the voice a recognizable name so you can easily find it later.
For example:
- Mom's Voice
- Dad's Voice
- Narrator
- Emma
- Studio Voice
Choose a name based on how you plan to use the voice, especially if you expect to create several Voice Clones.
Step 3: Start Cloning
Tap Start Cloning to submit the voice sample.
Voice Clone uses AI Credits, and the required Credit amount is shown before cloning.
If your AI Credit balance is insufficient, the app will prompt you to add more Credits.
An internet connection is required during the cloning process.
Step 4: Find Your Cloned Voice
After cloning is complete, the new voice is saved under:
Assets → Voice
It will also appear under My Voices when selecting a voice for supported AI features.
Part 3 | Use & Manage Voices
5. Use a Cloned Voice
Cloned voices can be selected anywhere the My Voices library is supported.
Current supported uses include:
- AI Companions
- Photo Avatars
When choosing a voice, you can preview it before assigning it.
Volume and speaking speed can currently be adjusted for cloned voices in both AI Companion and Photo Avatar workflows.
6. Official Voices and My Voices
Vinabot separates available voices into two categories.
| Voice Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Official Voices | Preset voices provided by Vinabot. |
| My Voices | Personalized voices created using Voice Clone. |
Your cloned voices are saved under My Voices for future use.
7. Preview and Rename a Voice
Go to:
Assets → Voice
From here, you can preview your saved cloned voices before using them.
To rename a cloned voice, select the Edit icon and enter a new name.
A clear naming system can make it easier to manage multiple saved voices.
8. Delete a Cloned Voice
Cloned voices can be deleted from:
Assets → Voice
Before deleting a voice, check whether it is currently being used by an AI Companion.
Deleting a cloned voice affects AI Companions that use that voice, but does not affect Photo Avatar videos that have already been generated.
| Effect | Details |
|---|---|
| AI Companions already sent to a frame | The AI Companion cannot be used on the device after its assigned cloned voice is deleted. |
| AI Companions not yet sent to a frame | The AI Companion cannot be sent to a frame until a new voice is assigned. |
| How to restore an affected AI Companion | Edit the AI Companion and assign a new voice before using or sending it again. |
| Photo Avatars | Previously generated Photo Avatar videos are not affected. |
| Voice Recovery | Deleting a Voice Clone is irreversible. |
| AI Credits | Credits used to create a deleted voice are non-refundable. |
Important:
If a cloned voice is currently assigned to an AI Companion, assign a replacement voice before deleting it whenever possible.
Part 4 | Responsible Use
9. Cloning Another Person's Voice
Voice Clone can create a voice from audio belonging to another person, including recordings you already have.
Only use audio that you own or are authorized to use.
This includes voices belonging to family members, friends, other identifiable individuals, or people who have passed away.
Make sure you have the appropriate permission or legal right to use the recording and voice.
Important:
Do not upload or clone voices that you do not have permission or authorization to use.
10. Using Existing Recordings
If you are creating a Voice Clone from an older recording, choose a segment that meets the same audio requirements described in Part 1 | Prepare Your Audio.
Recordings containing music, multiple speakers, heavy background noise, or unclear speech may produce poorer results or fail to process.
Part 5 | Troubleshooting
11. Voice Cloning Failed
If Voice Clone fails, first check that your audio meets the requirements in Part 1 | Prepare Your Audio.
| Issue | What to Do |
|---|---|
| Audio is too short or too long | Use a 10–30 second voice sample. |
| File is too large | Use a file under 10MB. |
| Unsupported format | Use MP3, WAV, or M4A. |
| Multiple people are speaking | Use audio containing only one speaker. |
| Background noise is too strong | Record again in a quieter environment. |
| Speech is unclear | Use a clearer recording with natural speaking speed. |
| Network connection is unstable | Try again using a stable internet connection. |
If a Voice Clone task is confirmed as failed, the AI Credits used for that failed task are automatically returned.
12. My Cloned Voice Does Not Sound Right
If the result does not sound close enough to the original speaker, try creating a new Voice Clone with a clearer source recording.
For better results:
- Use a quieter recording.
- Keep one speaker clearly audible.
- Use natural speech.
- Avoid background music, strong echoes, or inconsistent volume.
13. I Cannot Find My Cloned Voice
Check:
Assets → Voice
Completed Voice Clones should appear in the Voice library and under My Voices when selecting a supported custom voice.
If the voice is still processing, allow the task to complete before using it.
14. I Cannot Assign a Voice
If a cloned voice cannot be selected or assigned:
- Confirm that cloning has finished successfully.
- Check that the voice still appears under My Voices.
- Confirm that you are using a feature that supports cloned voices.
- Check your internet connection and reopen the Vinabot app if necessary.
If the issue continues, see Contact Vinabot Support.
15. Still Need Help?
If Voice Clone continues to fail after your audio meets the requirements above, contact support@vinabot.ai.
When contacting support, include:
- Your Vinabot account or User ID
- A description of the issue
- Whether you used uploaded audio or in-app recording
- Screenshots of any error messages
- Basic information about the audio file, such as format and duration
Do not send sensitive audio recordings by email unless Vinabot Support specifically asks you to provide them through an approved support channel.