You can now Localize Text to Speech on Rise and Storyline!
We’re thrilled to announce an exciting enhancement for all Localization Pro users! When you translate your course, the script will be automatically translated and new audio will be generated and re-inserted in the target language, saving you time and effort. What’s New With this update, translation now includes: Automatic translation of the script (the text that powers Text to Speech). Automatic generation and insertion of localized audio in your translated course. Validator updates: Validators can now update the script, and importing their suggestion will automatically update the audio as well. This functionality is now live in both Rise and Storyline. Important Note for Storyline Users This update applies to both AI Text to Speech and Legacy Text to Speech shapes. You’ll no longer need to manually replace audio after translation, it’s all handled automatically during the translation process! Next Steps We’d love to hear your feedback and learn about your experience using this new feature. Your insights are invaluable as we continue refining how teams create localized learning experiences.Phonetic Pronunciation Library
Is there a way to store a phonetic pronunciation for specific words so the AI voices consistently say them correctly in Rise 360 and Storyline 360, without me having to retype the phonetic spelling each time? If this is possible, what’s the recommended setup or workflow (and does it work across projects, or only within a single course)? Thank you!Integrate an AI Learning Assistant /Chatbot in Rise Courses via CodeBlock?
I’m wondering whether it’s possible to integrate an AI-powered learning assistant into a Rise e-learning course (e.g., via a Code Block) that can access the entire course content—and ideally beyond—so learners can ask questions and interact socially. Constraints: ChatGPT integration is not an option. We use Microsoft Copilot, but creating a direct interface seems very challenging. Data privacy is a critical concern. Questions: Has anyone experimented with alternative LLMs or approaches for this scenario? Are there privacy-friendly solutions (e.g., on-premise or self-hosted models) that could work? Any creative ideas for enabling learner interaction without compromising compliance? Looking forward to hearing your experiences and suggestions!Do not see "Voices" in Storyline
We recently acquired the AI assistant add-on package with Articulate,and we have seen it work brilliantly in the Rise side of things. But when I am in Storyline, I do not see any AI assistant features in the ribbon. It's the usual stuff. How do I get it into my storyline? Thanks!Storyline 360's AI image generation got a major upgrade!
We’ve introduced a new image generation model that’s sharper and more realistic with improved text rendering. In this quick GIF, you’ll see the new model toggle in action (so you can switch between the legacy and latest versions), and the results from this prompt: “A cat astronaut teacher teaching kitten astronauts about space travel and planetary physics while on a distant planet with no discernable sky or atmosphere. They should be wearing glass globe style astronaut helmets and space suits. Include a sign behind the teacher indicating this is cat astronaut school.” The new model nailed every detail — even the classroom sign. That’s something the previous version really struggled with, and it’s such a huge step forward for anyone creating custom art and course imagery inside Storyline. This new image generation model is available in version 3.105.35604. Have you updated and played around with the new model yet? What kind of prompts have you tried?Some AI Voices are Going Away in April: What to do Next
Following changes from our text-to-speech partner, ElevenLabs, some AI voices will be retired in April 2026, and we want to make sure you have time and support to plan ahead. What this means: Any audio you’ve already generated with these voices will not go away. After April 2026, you won’t be able to create new audio using the retired voices. You will also no longer be able to regenerate audio in existing courses using these voices. What to do next: If you've used one of these voices in your trainings, you'll receive direct email outreach from us. Review the AI voices that will be retired and ElevenLabs’ recommended replacements: View the impacted voices and how to update them. Stop using the soon-to-be-deprecated voices in your trainings. While existing audio will continue to play, you won’t be able to regenerate or create new audio with these voices after April. Look out for more direction from us soon. Our team is working on tools to help you easily swap voices on impacted audio files. We’re also exploring other ways to avoid similar disruptions in the future. We know that losing access to voices can be disruptive. We’d love to learn from the community as you navigate this change: If you’ve already navigated a voice swap, consider sharing what worked for you. What would make a migration tool most helpful for your workflow? If you need one-on-one help, our Support team is always here at support@articulate.comEdit AI Images Using Free Windows Tools
In this webinar, you'll learn how to edit your AI-generated images using free tools that are already on your Windows PC. We'll walk through practical techniques for using Microsoft Photos to polish photographic-style AI images and Microsoft Paint to refine vector and cartoon-style images. You'll see how to remove backgrounds, adjust colors, and make simple edits that get your AI images ready for your e-learning courses, all without buying expensive software.
