Voicemail Greeting Generator: Free Script Templates, Your Voice or AI
RingtoneGenerator turns your name, company and hours into a voicemail greeting in your browser, free to try. This voicemail greeting generator fills 6 script templates, from personal to after hours; record the script yourself or let an AI voice read it, with optional soft backing music. Download MP3, M4A or WAV for iPhone, Android or a business line. Templates and recording are free; AI voice needs an account and credits. Your recording stays on your device.
- 6 free script templates
- Record free or use an AI voice
- MP3, M4A and WAV
- Recording stays on your device
Script
Voice
Say“Hi, you've reached Jordan. I can't take your call right now, but please leave your name, number and a short message after the tone, and I'll call you back as soon as I can. Thanks!”
0:00 / 1:30
Up to 90 seconds. A 3 second count-in starts first. The recording stays in your browser.
Background music (optional)
How to set your greeting
- 1Open the Phone app. Tap Voicemail, then Greeting. In the newer unified layout, tap Calls, then Edit, then Edit Voicemail Greeting. Choose Custom.
- 2Tap Record, then play your greeting from your computer or another device close to the iPhone microphone.
- 3Tap Stop, listen back, and tap Save. iPhone records greetings with the microphone only; it does not import audio files, and custom greetings depend on your carrier.
- 1Open the Phone app, tap the menu, then Settings and Voicemail (the names vary by phone and carrier).
- 2Choose Greeting or Change greeting, start recording, and play your file from another device next to the phone.
- 3Save it, then call your number from another phone to check how it sounds.
- 1Call your voicemail (often by holding 1 on the keypad) and enter your PIN.
- 2Open the mailbox options and pick the personal greeting menu. The prompts tell you which key to press.
- 3When it asks you to record, play the greeting through your computer speaker near the phone, then save it.
- 1Download the MP3 or WAV.
- 2In your phone system or voicemail app settings, find the greeting or audio upload option for your line or mailbox.
- 3Upload the file and save. If the system asks for a specific format, use WAV.
Menus differ by phone model, carrier and phone system. If your service lets you upload a file, that keeps the best sound.
What a Good Voicemail Greeting Says, and Why Most Fall Short
A voicemail greeting is the first thing a caller hears when you cannot pick up. A good one does four things in about 20 seconds: says who they reached, says you cannot answer right now, tells them what to leave, and says when you will call back. A business line also needs after-hours and holiday versions. This tool writes the script from your details, then gives you two ways to voice it.
- The default greeting reads out your number in a robot voice and sounds like spam.
- Writing a professional voicemail script from a blank page takes longer than it should.
- You stumble on take five, and the dog barks on take six.
- Hours change, holidays come, and the old greeting stays up for months.
- Most guides skip the part where you actually set the greeting on your phone.
What This Voicemail Greeting Generator Does
A free voicemail greeting generator for the words, the voice and the file, with an AI voice when you want one.
6 script templates
Personal, business, after hours, holiday, out of office and short, each written to be read out loud.
Fill in the blanks
Type your name, company, hours, return date or contact once and the script updates. Edit any word.
Record it yourself
Read the script into your mic and take it again as often as you need. Free, with no sign-up.
AI voice option
An AI voice reads your script in a calm, clear voice. It needs an account and uses credits.
Soft backing music
Soft pad, gentle piano, acoustic or chime, made in your browser, with a level slider. Or no music at all.
MP3, M4A and WAV
MP3 and M4A for phones, WAV for business phone systems that ask for it. Setup steps come with the file.
How to Create a Voicemail Greeting in 3 Steps
Generate a voicemail greeting with this voicemail message creator, with no studio and nothing to install.
- 1
Pick a script
Choose personal, business, after hours, holiday, out of office or short, then fill in the fields it asks for, like your name, company or hours.
- 2
Record or use AI
Choose Record it yourself, or let an AI voice read it at the speed you set. Add soft backing music if you like.
- 3
Download and set it
Download MP3, M4A or WAV, then follow the steps below for iPhone, Android, carrier voicemail or a business line.
Voicemail Script, Voice and Phone Setup
Four parts of the tool, from the first word of the script to the greeting your callers hear.
Voicemail Script Templates for Every Situation
Each template is a script for voicemail written to be spoken, not read: short sentences, the important part first, and your callback promise last. Personal says who you are and asks for a message. Business adds your company and hours, the classic company voicemail greeting script. After hours, holiday and out of office tell callers when you are back. Short is one sentence for people who hate long greetings. Fill in the fields and edit any word, or choose Write my own; this voicemail message script stays yours to change.
Pick a TemplateRecord Your Own Voicemail Greeting, Free
Your own voice is the friendliest choice for a personal line. Choose Record it yourself, press Record and read the script, up to 90 seconds, while a level meter shows you are being heard; or upload a clip you already have. Smile while you talk, it really does change the sound, and speak a little slower than normal. Add soft backing music under it if you want, then listen back and take it again. The recording stays in your browser and is never uploaded, which makes this a free voicemail generator in the true sense. If the meter barely moves, run a quick mic test first.
Record My GreetingAI Voicemail Generator: A Clear Voice Reads Your Script
Prefer a steady, professional voice, or need the same greeting on ten lines? The AI voice greeting generator reads your script of up to 500 characters, about 80 words. Pick a male or female voice with an American, British, Australian or Transatlantic accent, preview it, set the speaking speed, then press Generate AI greeting; change the hours later and generate again. This is the paid part of the voicemail voice generator: you need an account, the cost in credits shows under the button first, and a failed run gives the credits back. Names are read as written, so spell unusual ones the way they sound.
Use an AI VoiceSet the Greeting on iPhone, Android or a Business Line
Business phone systems and VoIP services usually let you upload the file in their admin page; WAV is the safe choice, MP3 also works on many. Mobile voicemail is different: iPhone and most Android carriers record the greeting through the phone's mic and do not import files. The trick is to play your download from a second device next to the phone while it records. The steps for each phone are in the next section, and while you are in the settings, a custom ringtone or a name ringtone finishes the job.
Download My GreetingVoicemail Script Builder: Fill In Your Details
Pick a template, type your details and see the voicemail script, its length and how it looks on a phone.
“Thank you for calling Lake Street Bakery. This is Sam. I am with other customers right now. Please leave your name, number and the reason for your call, and I will call you back within one business day.”
business-greeting.mp3
MP3, M4A or WAV · record it or use an AI voice above
This preview only builds text and plays no sound, so it uses no credits. The same six template types and fields are in the tool above, where you record the script or let an AI voice read it. About 2.6 spoken words make one second, so a 52 word script runs about 20 seconds.
How to Set Custom Voicemail Greetings on Any Phone
Checked against Apple, Google and carrier help pages. Menu names vary by phone, carrier and country.
iPhone
Open Phone, tap Voicemail, then Greeting (in the newer layout: Calls, Edit, Edit Voicemail Greeting). Tap Custom, then Record, play your file near the mic, tap Stop and Save. Some carriers do not support this.
Android
In the Phone app, open More options, Settings, Voicemail, or touch and hold 1 to call voicemail and choose the greeting option. On recent Pixel phones, Take a Message also takes a custom greeting of up to 60 seconds.
Carrier voicemail
Any phone can call its voicemail box, for example *86 on Verizon, and record a new greeting from the menu. Play your file on speaker next to the phone. Some carrier voicemail apps take an upload; check yours.
Business phone systems
VoIP, PBX and cloud phone services usually have a greetings page where you upload the file. Use WAV if it asks for one, MP3 if it accepts it, and follow its help page for the exact format.
Ways to Make a Voicemail Greeting, Compared
This voicemail message maker next to the default greeting, recording on the phone and a hired voice artist.
| Ways to Make a Voicemail Greeting, Compared | RingtoneGenerator | Default greeting | Record on the phone | Hire a voice artist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Says your name and hours | ||||
| Script written for you | 6 templates | Sometimes | ||
| Retakes before callers hear it | As many as you like | Yes, one at a time | Per their revisions | |
| Voice | Your voice or an AI voice | Robot voice | Your voice | Human voice |
| Voicemail AI voice | With an account | |||
| Background music | Optional, made in the browser | On request | ||
| File for business systems | MP3, M4A, WAV | Usually WAV or MP3 | ||
| Cost | Free to record, credits for AI | Free | Free | Paid per greeting |
Sample Business Voicemail Greeting Scripts
Original scripts to copy, or let the free business voicemail greeting generator above fill them in. Each runs 4 to 25 seconds read out loud.
Personal
"Hi, you have reached [Name]. I cannot take your call right now. Leave your name, number and a short message, and I will call you back as soon as I can. Thanks!"
Company voicemail script
"Thank you for calling [Company]. We are with other customers right now. Please leave your name, number and the reason for your call, and we will return it within one business day."
After hours
"You have reached [Company]. Our office is closed. We are open [Hours]. Leave a message with your name and number and we will call you back the next business day."
Holiday
"Happy holidays from [Company]! We are closed until [Date]. Leave a message and we will call you back when we reopen. For anything urgent, email [Email]."
Out of office
"Hi, this is [Name] at [Company]. I am out of the office until [Date] with limited access to messages. For help now, call [Colleague] at [Number]. Otherwise, leave a message and I will reply when I am back."
Short
"[Name] here. Leave a message and I will call you back." That is it: one sentence, about 4 seconds, for people who hate long greetings.
Voicemail Greeting FAQ
Straight answers to what people ask before they replace the default greeting.
What should a voicemail greeting say?
Who the caller reached, that you cannot answer right now, what to leave (name, number, reason), and when you will call back. Keep it to about 15 to 25 seconds. The templates above follow that order.
What is a good professional voicemail greeting script?
Try this professional voicemail script: "Thank you for calling [Company], this is [Name]. I am away from my desk or on another call. Please leave your name, number and a brief message, and I will return your call by the end of the day." It works as a professional voicemail recording script for any office line.
Is this voicemail greeting generator free?
Yes, the main part is. The templates, recording your own voice, the backing music and the downloads are free with no sign-up. Only the AI voice needs an account and uses credits, so free voice greetings are one take away.
Is there an AI voicemail generator free to use?
You can try everything except the AI voice free here. The AI voicemail greeting generator itself needs an account and uses credits, so an AI voicemail greeting free of charge is not offered. Recording your own voice is the free option, and it often sounds the most personal.
How do I set a custom voicemail greeting on iPhone?
Open the Phone app, tap Voicemail, then Greeting; in the newer Unified layout, tap Calls, Edit, then Edit Voicemail Greeting. Choose Custom, tap Record, play your greeting from another device near the iPhone mic, tap Stop, then Save. Apple notes that not every carrier or country supports custom greetings.
How do I set an AI voice mail greeting on Android?
Android records greetings through the phone, so play your downloaded AI voicemail into it. Open the Phone app, then More options, Settings, Voicemail, or touch and hold 1 on the dialpad to call voicemail and pick the greeting option in the menu. Steps vary by carrier and phone maker.
Can I upload an MP3 as my voicemail greeting?
On business phone systems and many VoIP services, yes: upload the MP3 or WAV in their greetings page. On iPhone and most mobile carriers, no: the greeting is recorded through the mic, so play the file from a second device while the phone records.
How long should a voicemail greeting be?
About 15 to 25 seconds, which is 40 to 65 spoken words. Shorter is fine for a personal line. Long greetings make callers hang up before the beep.
What is a good voicemail script for business?
Name the company, say why you cannot answer, ask for name, number and reason, and promise a callback time. Here is a sample voicemail message for business: "You have reached [Company]. We are helping other customers. Leave your details and we will call you back within two hours during business hours." It is a business voicemail script that fits most small teams.
What is an office voicemail greeting script for after hours?
"Thank you for calling [Company]. Our office is closed. Our hours are [Hours]. Please leave your name, number and a short message, and we will call you back the next business day." Add an emergency line if you have one.
Can I make a hold message too?
Yes. Choose Write my own and type a short on-hold message, such as "Thanks for holding. Your call is important to us and the next person will be with you shortly," then record it or use the AI voice, with soft backing music if you like. Upload it to your phone system as the hold message.
Is an AI generated voicemail greeting OK for a business?
For most businesses, yes. As a voice greeting for business lines, an automated business voicemail greeting sounds steady and is easy to update when hours change. A personal line often sounds warmer in your own voice. Either way, keep the script short and the callback promise real.
What is the difference between a voicemail greeting and an automated voice message?
A greeting, also called an automated voicemail greeting or automated voicemail message, plays when someone calls you and you do not pick up. An automated voice message is played to people, like a reminder call or a phone menu. This page makes greetings and hold messages; the radio ad maker covers spoken ads.
Does voicemail text to speech say my name right?
Usually, but not always. Names are read as written, so if yours comes out wrong, spell it the way it sounds, like "Shivon" for Siobhan, and generate again. Each new run uses credits again.
Are my recordings uploaded?
No. Recording, the backing music and the downloads run in your browser, so your voice stays on your device. Only the script text you send to the AI voice goes to our servers.
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