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As an author, you pour countless time and effort into your books: crafting, revising and putting them out into the world. If you've also published an ebook, yours is among over forty million ebooks worldwide. However, if you've never published an audiobook, you're not alone – only about one million audiobooks exist today.

The gap isn't surprising when you think about what audiobook production can demand. An ebook is finished when you put your proverbial pen down. Right now, an audiobook requires much more. As a result, too many authors don't have audiobooks on their radars.

We believe every story deserves to be heard. That's why we built a way to lift those barriers, so you can transform your manuscript into a published audiobook and get it to millions of listeners, at no cost. Create up to five audiobooks for free, then contact Spotify for Authors support for additional titles.

Now, any self-published author in the United States can make an audiobook

Great news: Audiobook Creation Tools beta has expanded and is now available for English-language books inside Spotify for Authors to self-published authors in the United States.

Our guided, self-serve tools and leading voice models from ElevenLabs make it easy to transform your finished manuscript into a published, natural-sounding audiobook within minutes. All for free, with no exclusivity requirements.

The goal of Audiobook Creation Tools is simple: Help more authors break into the world of audiobooks and reach new fans. You can start now by connecting with millions of listeners on Spotify, with full freedom to distribute anywhere else.

We made these tools for...

• The author who's just breaking into the scene → You need to build your audience. Now you can do it easily, at no cost.
• The author who has multiple titles, but hasn't quite gotten to audio yet → You can convert your catalog to audio, up to 5 titles.
• The author who doesn't want to lose control of the creation process → You preview everything, and nothing goes live till you approve it.

How it works

1. Upload your manuscript (EPUB supported)
2. Choose your voice from a selection of premium voice models
3. Preview and approve. Nothing goes live until it's right

Once you're happy, you'll publish your audiobook directly to Spotify. No additional steps or software required.

As of today, Audiobook Creation Tools are available to self-published authors in Spotify for Authors. We are launching in Beta so that we can learn and adapt based on feedback from our author community. A validated payment profile is required for access, and some limits on usage and audiobook generation apply.

Get discovered in more ways

Publishing on the world's most popular audio streaming subscription service means the opportunity to be discovered by an entirely new audience. Audiobooks are rising in popularity, which means that millions of potential new listeners are on Spotify every day looking for their next great story. Spotify also offers unique paths to discovery: Even listeners who are new to audiobooks get personalized, relevant reading recommendations alongside the music and podcasts they already love.

Plus, when you create an audiobook using Spotify for Authors, it's yours. Publish or unpublish whenever and distribute wherever. With our integration with Voices by INaudio, you're never locked into one platform. We want every author to have the widest reach possible.

In summary, Audiobook Creation Tools are...

• Free & easy to use
• Made with leading voice models from ElevenLabs
• A fresh way to break into audiobooks and reach millions of listeners on Spotify
• Non-exclusive, so you can distribute your audiobook anywhere
• Available for self-published authors with works in the English language

Step into audio today

We believe audio should be the natural next step for every book, not a "someday" dream. With Audiobook Creation Tools, it's now within reach for every author.

Curious? Try it out.

Frequently asked questions

What limits apply? Audiobook Creation Tools are free for up to 5 audiobooks. Authors seeking to publish more than 5 audiobooks should contact Spotify for Authors support. Currently available to self-published authors in the United States. A validated payment profile is required for access, and some limits on usage and audiobook generation apply.

What file formats are supported? Currently, we support EPUB files.

Do I have to distribute exclusively on Spotify? No. Spotify for Authors is non-exclusive, giving you complete control over your audiobook. Wider distribution is available within Spotify for Authors via our Voices by INaudio integration.

Will my audience know if my audiobook was created using these tools? Transparency with your audience remains a top priority. Any audiobook created using digital voice narration will be clearly labeled for listeners on the platform.

Can I control how custom names and words are pronounced? Yes. You have full direction over pronunciation rules before publishing.

What languages can I publish in? Audiobook Creation Tools currently support English-language titles. For non-English titles, we recommend ElevenLabs Studio, where you can export your finished audiobook and publish to Spotify with Spotify for Authors. Fees and separate terms apply to use ElevenLabs Studio.