What is ElevenLabs SFX v3?

ElevenLabs SFX v3 converts text descriptions into sound effects, including prompts containing multiple events, music or vocals. It supports sound design workflows that describe individual sounds and their surrounding scene.

Eligible users can access it through ElevenCreative’s Sound Effects, Flows and Studio, or through the Sound Effects API. Access is limited and may vary by region, so account eligibility is a key selection consideration.

Key features

Multi-part sound descriptions

Describe several sounds or actions within one prompt, including combinations with musical or vocal elements.

Seamless looping

Generate repeating effects and ambience with a seamless loop.

Duration control

The API accepts a specified duration from 0.5 to 30 seconds, or automatic duration based on the prompt.

Prompt influence

Adjust prompt influence between 0 and 1. Higher settings increase adherence to the description while reducing variation between generations.

Existing API integration

Use the existing Sound Effects endpoint with model_id set to eleven_text_to_sound_v3. The default remains eleven_text_to_sound_v2.

Who is it for?

Video editors filling a scene

Explore Foley and environmental sounds that support the action in an edit.

Game creators developing ambience

Prototype repeating background textures for locations and interactive scenes.

Sound designers exploring layered ideas

Compare descriptions combining everyday sounds with musical or vocal details.

Developers adding audio generation

Offer text-driven sound creation within an application after confirming model access.

How to use ElevenLabs SFX v3

Confirm that your account has SFX v3 access, then open Sound Effects in ElevenCreative.
Select SFX v3 where available; API users should explicitly specify eleven_text_to_sound_v3.
Describe the action, setting and sound characteristics you want.
Choose duration, looping and prompt influence settings, then generate.
Listen to the result, revise the description if needed and download the selected audio.

ElevenLabs SFX v3 pricing

Freemium

ElevenCreative offers a free tier and paid subscriptions with monthly credits, with Sound Effects among its platform features. SFX v3 access remains conditional. Consult the ElevenCreative and API pricing pages for current charges.

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What to know before you use it

SFX v3 has limited access and possible regional restrictions. API requests from accounts without access return an Unknown model error.
Exact repetition counts are not consistently followed. Wording affects results, so prompts requiring a precise number of events need review.
Higher-quality API formats depend on subscription tier: 192 kbps MP3 requires Creator or above, while 44.1 kHz PCM and WAV require Pro or above.

Frequently asked questions

Will an existing API integration automatically use SFX v3?

No. SFX v2 remains the default. Select eleven_text_to_sound_v3 explicitly and confirm that the account has access.

Can it generate music or vocals within an effect?

Yes. SFX v3 handles descriptions containing musical sounds or vocals, including prompts combining several sound elements.

How do I refine a result?

Review the generated audio, adjust the description or settings and regenerate. The web workflow supports reviewing and downloading results.