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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "can%20you%20pull%20up%20a%20list%20of%20free%20voice%20cloning%20apps"
    },
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        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here are several free or freemium voice-cloning apps and tools available today. I\u2019ve grouped them by platform or type, and included info on pricing, privacy, and limitations to help you pick one that fits your needs.\n\n---\n\n### Apps & Browser Tools\n\n| Name | Platform / Access | Free Tier Highlights | Notes & Limitations |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| **Chinny: Offline Voice Cloner** | iOS & macOS | Fully offline cloning + unlimited text input; all models stored locally on your device ([apps.apple.com](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chinny-offline-voice-cloner/id6753816417?utm_source=openai)) | Needs at least ~3.5 GB free RAM; initial model bundle (~3.41 GB) download size; only English currently fully supported ([apps.apple.com](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chinny-offline-voice-cloner/id6753816417?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **AltVoice** | Web (browser) | Free voice cloning; sample upload + text-to-speech in ~20 languages; runs entirely in-browser ([altvoice.io](https://altvoice.io/?utm_source=openai)) | Short sample length; verify usage rights\u2014must own or have permission for voice used ([altvoice.io](https://altvoice.io/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Voicebox** | Desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux) | Open-source, always free; local-first studio for voice cloning and generation ([voicebox.sh](https://voicebox.sh/?utm_source=openai)) | Performance depends on computer hardware; users may need to set up dependencies; limited polish compared with commercial offerings ([voicebox.sh](https://voicebox.sh/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **VoiceNPC** | iPhone, iPad, Mac (Apple Silicon) | On-device voice cloning + some translation features; free with no uploads to servers; unlimited voice clones ([voicenpc.com](https://www.voicenpc.com/?utm_source=openai)) | Free tier has daily usage quotas (\"energy\"), and ads; some features locked behind Pro paywall ([voicenpc.com](https://www.voicenpc.com/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **MixUpp** | Android | Speech-to-speech voice cloning from one audio recording; can record or import; advertised as free (ad-supported) ([play.google.com](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aeonicus.mixupp.free&utm_source=openai)) | Has ads; likely limited in quality / duration compared to desktop or premium tools; privacy based on developer practices ([play.google.com](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aeonicus.mixupp.free&utm_source=openai)) |\n| **TenLabs \u2013 AI Voice Clone** | iPhone | Create lifelike voice clones from 10-30 second recordings; free to start, one free TTS generation included ([apps.apple.com](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ai-voice-clone-tenlabs/id6737172045?utm_source=openai)) | In-app purchases likely required for ongoing use; free tier limits output; careful with users\u2019 reviews and user agreement ([apps.apple.com](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ai-voice-clone-tenlabs/id6737172045?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **OmniVoice** | Web / Open-source | Fully open-source; supports cloning from short sample, or even \u201cvoice design\u201d (create voices from description); 646 languages supported; no hidden fees ([omnivoice.app](https://omnivoice.app/?utm_source=openai)) | For more experimental users; may require more technical know-how; \"zero-shot\" cloning possibly less perfect on unfamiliar voice styles ([omnivoice.app](https://omnivoice.app/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **SoundTools Voice Cloning** | Web | Browser-based, runs fully in browser; clone voice from ~10 seconds of audio; no signup, no upload, no limits; outputs available as WAV/MP3 ([soundtools.io](https://soundtools.io/voice-cloning/?utm_source=openai)) | Doesn\u2019t work well on Safari; best on Chrome/Edge/Firefox; browser performance depends on hardware; may lack advanced editing features ([soundtools.io](https://soundtools.io/voice-cloning/?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\n### Open-Source / Developer-Oriented Options\n\n- **OpenVoice (MIT & MyShell)** \u2014 A voice cloning model released under MIT license. Supports multi-lingual voice generation using short samples, free for commercial & research use. ([github.com](https://github.com/myshell-ai/OpenVoice?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Coqui TTS and other open-source TTS/voice-clone models** \u2014 Available via GitHub and similar platforms; require local installation, Python/ML experience. Tools in this category are strong for privacy and customization. ([tts-free.com](https://www.tts-free.com/blog/free-voice-cloning-tools-compared?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n### Key Considerations\n\nWhen picking a voice-cloning tool, keep these in mind:\n\n- **Privacy**: Tools that run fully offline or locally (Chinny, VoiceNPC, Voicebox, many open-source models) tend to offer better privacy. Web/cloud tools may upload your voice sample. Always check their privacy policy.  \n- **Audio sample length**: Some tools require ~2-10 seconds; others need 30+ seconds for higher fidelity. Shorter samples are faster but may reduce quality. ([tts-free.com](https://www.tts-free.com/blog/free-voice-cloning-tools-compared?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Languages & accents**: Many tools focus on English; others support dozens or hundreds of languages. If you need cross-lingual cloning or non-English output, make sure that\u2019s supported. ([omnivoice.app](https://omnivoice.app/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Free-tier / usage limits**: Some offer generous free access with ads, some limit daily or monthly use (\"energy\", character limits), others are fully free but less polished. ([voicenpc.com](https://www.voicenpc.com/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Commercial rights & legal consent**: It\u2019s best (legally and ethically) to clone your own voice or someone\u2019s voice with explicit permission. Many services require you to certify that you own the voice or have rights. Using someone else\u2019s voice without consent can violate rights. ([voicenpc.com](https://www.voicenpc.com/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you tell me whether you're on Windows/macOS/Android/iOS, or whether you prefer purely local/offline tools vs cloud/web tools, I can recommend a few that match your exact use case. Want me to pull up recommendations based on what you have?"
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "I%20use%20windows%2011"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "If you\u2019re using Windows 11, there are several solid voice-cloning tools and apps that run locally (offline) or offer free/freemium plans. Here are good options, and what to watch out for. All are fairly recent and actively maintained as of mid-2026.\n\n---\n\n### \ud83d\udd27 Top Free / Offline Voice-Cloning Tools for Windows 11\n\n| Name | What It Does | Pros | Limitations & Requirements |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| **Voicebox** | Local-first, open-source voice cloning studio. Clone voices from short samples or use preset voices, generate speech, apply effects. ([voicebox.sh](https://voicebox.sh/?utm_source=openai)) | Free, no cloud needed; downloads as MSI; works locally on Windows 11. ([voicebox.sh](https://voicebox.sh/?utm_source=openai)) | Need decent hardware; large models to download; more \u201cpower user\u201d features (may require tweaking settings)([voicebox.sh](https://voicebox.sh/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **RBS Voice Cloner** | Fully offline Windows app, built on open-source XTTS v2. Clone from ~5-30 second sample; supports 28+ languages. ([rarebuildsoftware.com](https://rarebuildsoftware.com/blog/rbs-voice-cloner-launch.html?utm_source=openai)) | No sign-up or cloud; free; good language support; usable install-and-run tool. ([rarebuildsoftware.com](https://rarebuildsoftware.com/blog/rbs-voice-cloner-launch.html?utm_source=openai)) | Quality depends on sample; some voice styles may sound more synthetic; GPU helps speed; unsigned exe warnings on install. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/sideprojects/comments/1stlykj/i_built_a_free_offline_ai_voice_cloner_for/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **VoxWild** | Desktop voice cloning app that runs 100 % offline; supports 6-sec cloning; batch queue; \u201cfast mode\u201d is free forever. ([voxwild.com](https://voxwild.com/?utm_source=openai)) | No cloud, no account required; allows commercial use for output; useful for shorter work; several built-in voices. ([voxwild.com](https://voxwild.com/?utm_source=openai)) | The watermarking for certain models (per license) is inaudible but present; pro tier adds more features; best with good hardware. ([voxwild.com](https://voxwild.com/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **SoundTools Voice Cloning** | Browser-based voice cloning that runs fully in supported browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox). Clones from ~10 secs sample; exports WAV/MP3. ([soundtools.io](https://soundtools.io/voice-cloning/?utm_source=openai)) | Zero upload; free; no limits; great for quick use without installing anything. ([soundtools.io](https://soundtools.io/voice-cloning/?utm_source=openai)) | Needs one-time model download (~380 MB); doesn\u2019t support Safari; browser performance matters; offline only after model is loaded. ([soundtools.io](https://soundtools.io/voice-cloning/?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\n### \ud83e\uddea Other Notable Tools (More Technical / Developer-Oriented)\n\n- **VocalFlow**: A local web app (runs via browser, hosted locally) that handles TTS, voice cloning & transcription. Needs Python to install. ([pypi.org](https://pypi.org/project/vocalflow/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Tsubaki TTS Engine**: Open source, zero-shot voice cloning; drop in your WAV sample, use it in games, projects. Runs locally and free. ([hinotsuba.itch.io](https://hinotsuba.itch.io/tsubaki-tts-engine?utm_source=openai))  \n- **OpenArc Studio**: Open-source studio for model management, voice cloning, etc. Download binaries for Windows 10/11. ([openarc.studio](https://openarc.studio/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n### \u2705 What to Look for & What to Ensure\n\n- **Hardware**: Most local tools benefit from a good CPU; GPU helps a lot for speed. If your PC has 8+ GB RAM and preferably a dedicated GPU (NVIDIA or good equivalent), it\u2019ll perform better. Tools like RBS or Voicebox will run on CPU only, but slowly. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/sideprojects/comments/1stlykj/i_built_a_free_offline_ai_voice_cloner_for/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Sample quality**: Clean audio, minimal background noise, decent microphone\u2014all improve results significantly. Samples between 5\u201330 seconds are typical. ([rarebuildsoftware.com](https://rarebuildsoftware.com/blog/rbs-voice-cloner-launch.html?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Offline vs Cloud**: If privacy is important, prioritize tools that run fully offline (Voicebox, RBS Voice Cloner, VoxWild). Browser-based ones may download models locally but still run within a browser. ([voicebox.sh](https://voicebox.sh/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Licensing & Legal Use**: Always ensure you have permission for any voice you clone. Some tools require that by their EULAs. Also check whether you can use generated audio commercially. VoxWild, for example, allows commercial use but with caveats. ([voxwild.com](https://voxwild.com/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you tell me your PC\u2019s specs (CPU, GPU, RAM) and whether you prefer simplicity vs more control, I can narrow this down to one or two best fits for *your* Windows 11 setup."
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