ElevenLabs Emotion Tag Editor — Add Emotion to AI Voiceovers

Paste your script, click an emotion tag button, and it inserts at your cursor instantly. Supports all 22 ElevenLabs v3 emotion tags. Copy the result and paste straight into ElevenLabs — no manual typing.

How It Works

  1. 1
    Paste your script into the editor

    Type or paste any voiceover script into the text area. A sample script is pre-loaded so you can see how tags look immediately.

  2. 2
    Click a tag button to insert it at your cursor

    Place your cursor in the script where you want an emotion, then click any tag chip — [whispers], [laughs], [excited], and 19 more. The tag drops in instantly.

  3. 3
    Copy the tagged script and paste into ElevenLabs

    Hit "Copy Script" to grab your tagged text, then paste it directly into ElevenLabs Studio. The v3 model will interpret every emotion tag automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions

What emotion tags does ElevenLabs support?
ElevenLabs v3 supports 22 emotion and expression tags: [whispers], [sighs], [laughs], [excited], [sobbing], [nervous], [angry], [disgusted], [screaming], [sad], [surprised], [confused], [bored], [sarcastic], [cheerful], [terrified], [frustrated], [exhausted], [dramatic pause], [clears throat], [gasps], and [yawns]. These are placed inline in your script text and tell the v3 model how to deliver the following speech. This editor includes all 22 tags as one-click buttons.
How do I make ElevenLabs whisper or laugh?
To make ElevenLabs whisper, insert the tag [whispers] on its own line immediately before the text you want spoken softly — for example: [whispers] This part should be quiet. To trigger laughter, use [laughs] before or between spoken lines. Both tags only work with the ElevenLabs v3 Turbo and v3 models — older models (v2, Turbo v2) will ignore them and read the brackets aloud as text instead.
What is the difference between ElevenLabs v2 and v3 emotion tags?
ElevenLabs v2 models (including Turbo v2) do not support bracket-style emotion tags. If you paste [whispers] into a v2 prompt, the model will literally say "whispers" aloud. ElevenLabs v3 (released 2025) introduced a proper tagging syntax that the model is trained to interpret — meaning you can now direct emotional delivery without retraining or using separate voice settings. Always confirm you have selected a v3 or Turbo v3 model in ElevenLabs Studio before using these tags.
How do I write a script for ElevenLabs with emotion?
The best approach is to write your script as normal prose first, then layer in emotion tags at natural transition points. Place tags on their own line or immediately before the affected phrase. Avoid stacking multiple tags back-to-back — the model interprets the first tag it sees and the effect resets at sentence boundaries. For example: Welcome back. [excited] Today we're launching something huge. [dramatic pause] It's free. Use this editor to drag-and-drop tags until the flow feels natural, then copy and paste into ElevenLabs.
Can I use ElevenLabs for TikTok narration?
Yes — ElevenLabs is one of the most popular AI voice tools for TikTok slideshow narration. The v3 emotion tags are especially useful for TikTok because they let a single voice sound dynamic across a 30–60 second clip: whisper for suspense, excitement for reveals, sighs for relatable moments. Write your script in this editor, insert tags at your key beats, copy the result, and paste into ElevenLabs. Pair the audio with images in a tool like Studio AI's slideshow maker to produce the full video without ever recording your own voice.