Spotify is significantly bolstering its audiobook offerings by introducing a new AI-powered creation tool developed in partnership with ElevenLabs. Set to launch in beta this June, the tool will be available through the Spotify for Authors platform on an invite-only basis, initially supporting English-language content. Notably, authors utilizing this technology will retain full ownership of their work, as the platform does not require exclusive distribution rights, allowing creators to publish their audiobooks across multiple services.

This initiative marks a deeper integration of ElevenLabs’ expressive, human-like voice models into the Spotify ecosystem. Beyond the new creation tool, Spotify is expanding the reach of its author-focused platform by adding support for ten additional languages, including German, French, and several Nordic languages. These updates are part of a broader strategy to scale the company’s audiobook catalog, which has already grown to include 700,000 titles.

Financial and user engagement metrics highlight the success of these efforts, with Spotify reporting over one million Audiobook+ subscriptions and a 60% year-on-year increase in listening hours. To further improve user experience, the company is also rolling out natural language search capabilities for audiobook discovery and integrating prompt-based playlist features. Looking ahead, Spotify plans to introduce new subscription tiers tailored for students and families, signaling a continued commitment to dominating the digital audiobook market.