Text to Music AI: Turn Your Words into Songs
Suno V5.5Vocals or instrumentalMP3 / WAV
AI Music Generator
Create two Suno tracks from a simple idea or exact custom lyrics. Generated files and WAV masters are kept in your library.
Listen to different styles, then use an example as the starting point for your song.
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Text to music AI turns a written description into an original track. Type the genre, mood, instruments and what the song is about, and you get two versions to compare: a full song with AI-written lyrics and vocals, or an instrumental when the switch is on. Already have words you want sung? Use lyrics to song instead.
- 2 versionsPer request, to compare
- Vocals · InstrumentalYour choice per track
- MP3 · WAVDownload formats
How to turn text into music
- 01
Describe the song in the box above: genre, mood, instruments and what it's about. One or two sentences are enough to make a song from text.
- 02
Leave Instrumental off for a text to song with AI-written lyrics and vocals, or turn it on for music with no vocals. The credit cost shows on the Create button.
- 03
Listen to both versions and keep the one you like. Then extend it, split it into stems or download it as MP3 or WAV.
Prompt guide
How to write a good text-to-music prompt
A strong AI music prompt answers six questions in one or two sentences. Use this music prompt formula and fill in each slot, in any order.
Do
Pick one main genre and one mood so the AI isn't guessing.
Name two or three instruments you want to hear up front.
Say what the track is for, like a podcast intro or a game level, so the feel fits the use.
Don't
Don't name real artists or song titles. Describe the sound you like instead.
Don't stack styles that pull against each other, like a calm lullaby and heavy metal, unless that clash is the idea.
Don't paste full lyrics here. Use lyrics to song when you need exact words.
- 01GenreIndie pop
- 02Moodwarm and nostalgic
- 03Instrumentsjangly acoustic guitar and handclaps
- 04Energymid-tempo, building to a big chorus
- 05Vocals or instrumentalsoft female vocals
- 06What it's forfor a summer road-trip video
Finished prompt
Indie pop, warm and nostalgic, jangly acoustic guitar and handclaps, mid-tempo, building to a big chorus, soft female vocals, for a summer road-trip video.
Prompt ideas
Text to music prompt examples
Start from one of these AI music prompts, then swap the genre, mood or instruments to make it yours.
Short videosEnergetic instrumental pop for a short video, upbeat drums, bright synths, no vocals.
PodcastsCalm jazz instrumental podcast intro, soft piano, warm bass, no vocals.
Songs with vocalsAn indie pop song with warm vocals, acoustic guitar, and a memorable chorus.
- Songs with vocals
A late-night city song with shimmering synths, a warm bassline and a memorable chorus.
- Songs with vocals
An intimate acoustic song about a fresh start, gentle guitar and a soft, uplifting melody.
Games and filmLoopable cinematic instrumental game soundtrack, atmospheric synths, no vocals.
- Games and film
A cinematic soundtrack for a sunrise over the ocean, slowly building strings and piano.
Text to music with vocals or instrumental
Songs include vocals unless you turn them off: the AI writes lyrics from your description and sings them. For text to music with vocals, describe the voice, such as "warm vocals" or "soft female vocals", and say what the lyrics should be about.
For text to instrumental, turn on the Instrumental switch under the prompt box. The switch is what removes vocals; adding "no vocals" to your prompt keeps the description consistent. Want to write the words yourself? Click Add Lyrics or open lyrics to song.
AI background music from text
Use text to music as an AI background music generator for YouTube intros, podcast beds and game loops. Turn on Instrumental, describe the scene and the energy you need, and keep the version that sits best under your voice or footage.
Need it longer? The AI song extender continues a track from any point you choose, and extensions can stay instrumental, so your background music from text can run as long as the video or episode needs.
Next steps
After you generate
Every track is saved to your library, so you can keep working on it.
Extend a songContinue the track from any point to make it longer.
Split into stemsSeparate the vocals and instruments into stems.
Make a music videoTurn the finished track into a music video.
Download MP3 or WAVDownload any track from My creations as MP3 or as a WAV master.
Want every mode and tool in one place? Open the AI music generator, or start from the prompt box on the ElevenSong home page.
FAQ
Text to music AI FAQ
Short answers about prompts, credits, vocals and rights.
What is text to music AI?
Text to music AI turns a written description into an original piece of music. You describe the genre, mood and story, and you get two versions: a full song with vocals, or an instrumental.
Is text to music AI free to try?
Yes, you can try it with a free account, which comes with free starter credits (10 in most regions). Starter credits cover ready-made preset tracks at 1 credit each; a custom song from your own text costs 25–32 credits and returns two tracks, so for that you need a plan or a credit pack from the pricing page.
How detailed should my text prompt be?
One or two sentences that cover genre, mood, instruments, energy, vocals and purpose are usually enough. You can write up to 3,000 characters, but extra detail only helps when it describes the sound.
Can I add my own lyrics?
Yes. Click Add Lyrics, or go to lyrics to song and paste your words to have them sung as written. In text to music, the AI writes the lyrics for you.
Can I make an instrumental or background music from text?
Yes. Turn on the Instrumental switch before you generate to get music with no vocals for videos, podcasts or games. If you need it longer, the AI song extender can continue it.
Is this text to speech?
No. ElevenSong generates music, not a voice reading your text aloud. Your words describe the song, and the result is an original track with or without vocals.
Can I use the music commercially?
Yes, our Terms of Service allow personal and commercial use of your outputs, subject to the Terms and any third-party rights. Read the Terms before you publish or monetize a track.