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MiniMax Speech 2.8 Turbo

Fast speech in 400+ voices with emotion control

  • 472 voices
  • 40 languages
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From 11 credits per 1,000 characters≈ $0.11

What it's like to use

MiniMax Speech 2.8 Turbo is the speed- and cost-optimized version of MiniMax Speech 2.8, with the same hundreds of voices and seven emotions. Paste up to 5,000 characters, pick a voice and get an MP3 back in about eight seconds, priced by script length.

Good for

  • Voice-overs for short videos in bulk
  • The same script read in several languages
  • Character lines with a set emotion

Real results from MiniMax Speech 2.8 Turbo

Every image and clip here was generated with MiniMax Speech 2.8 Turbo. Hit Recreate to open it in the studio with the same prompt and settings.

Text to Speech

What MiniMax Speech 2.8 Turbo can do

Each mode opens in the studio with MiniMax Speech 2.8 Turbo already picked. The price shows before you generate.

Text to SpeechTurn a script into natural speech in hundreds of voices.From 11 creditsper 1,000 characters

How to prompt MiniMax Speech 2.8 Turbo

  1. Pick one emotion per request; it applies to the whole read.
  2. Place sound tags like (sighs) or (laughs) in the text where they should happen.
  3. Set a language hint only when a short or mixed-language line gets misread.

Settings worth knowing

Everything else has a sensible default, so you can type a prompt and go.

voice_id472
Pick from the available voices.
language40
The language of the speech.
speed0.5–2
Speaking pace.
emotionneutral · happy · sad · angry +3
The mood of the delivery.
output_formatmp3 · wav · flac · pcm
File type of the result.

How it compares

Same kind of job, different strengths and prices.

MiniMax Speech 2.8 HD uses the same voices with higher fidelity, for finished narration.

MiniMax Speech 2.8 TurboThis modelFrom 11 credits
MiniMax Speech 2.8 HDHigh-fidelity speech in 400+ voices with emotion controlFrom 18 creditsper 1,000 charactersGemini 3.8 Flash TTSExpressive speech that acts out cues like [laughing]From 0.05 creditsper second of audioGemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTSFast, lightweight speech in 30 voicesFrom 0.03 creditsper second of audioGrok TTS71 voices across 20 languages with speech tagsFrom 3 creditsper 1,000 charactersSeed Speech 2.041 voices with tone set in plain languageFrom 11 creditsper 1,000 charactersQwen3 TTSOpen-source speech with tone and pace set in plain wordsFrom 11 creditsper 1,000 characters

Questions about MiniMax Speech 2.8 Turbo

How much does MiniMax Speech 2.8 Turbo cost?

On PopNow, the cheapest run of MiniMax Speech 2.8 Turbo costs 11 credits ($0.11) per 1,000 characters. You pay with credits (1 credit = $0.01), the exact cost shows on the Generate button before you start, and failed generations are refunded automatically.

What can MiniMax Speech 2.8 Turbo do?

On PopNow, MiniMax Speech 2.8 Turbo works in these modes: Text to Speech. Pick one in the studio and add a prompt or an upload.

How should I write prompts for MiniMax Speech 2.8 Turbo?

Pick one emotion per request; it applies to the whole read. Place sound tags like (sighs) or (laughs) in the text where they should happen. Set a language hint only when a short or mixed-language line gets misread.

MiniMax Speech 2.8 Turbo or MiniMax Speech 2.8 HD?

MiniMax Speech 2.8 HD uses the same voices with higher fidelity, for finished narration.

Do I need to install anything to use MiniMax Speech 2.8 Turbo?

No. MiniMax Speech 2.8 Turbo runs in your browser on PopNow: write a prompt or add a file, choose the settings and download the result. Sign up and you can generate straight away.

Building an app? See the MiniMax Speech 2.8 Turbo API →

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Type an idea, pick your settings and see the price before you hit Generate.

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