To remove a voice from ElevenLabs, go to the Voices tab, click Personal to filter your cloned voices, hit the View button next to the voice you want to delete, scroll to the bottom of its settings, and click Delete. Confirm by clicking Remove Voice and it’s permanently gone from your library.
Applies to: ElevenLabs web app (elevenlabs.io) | Last updated: May 27, 2026
Key Takeaways
- Voice deletion is permanent — ElevenLabs does not offer an undo option or recycle bin for removed voices.
- You can only delete voices you personally cloned under the Personal tab — pre-made ElevenLabs library voices cannot be removed.
- The Delete button is only visible after clicking View to expand a voice’s detailed settings — it’s not shown in the main voice list.
- Deleting a voice frees up a voice slot immediately, so you can clone a new voice right away.
- Previously generated audio files using the deleted voice are not affected — they stay in your history.
Quick Steps
- Open ElevenLabs (elevenlabs.io) and sign in to your account
- Click Voices in the left navigation
- Click the Personal tab to see your cloned voices
- Click View next to the voice you want to remove
- Scroll to the bottom of the voice settings and click Delete
- Click Remove Voice to confirm — the voice is permanently deleted
Why You Might Need to Remove an ElevenLabs Voice
ElevenLabs caps the number of custom voices you can store based on your subscription plan. Free accounts get very few slots, and even paid plans have limits. If you’ve been experimenting with voice cloning — which I highly recommend doing — you’ll eventually hit that ceiling and need to clean house.
I’ve tested quite a few AI voice tools, and ElevenLabs is consistently one of the most realistic options available. But the voice library management is easy to overlook until suddenly you can’t clone a new voice. Removing old test voices or ones that didn’t turn out quite right is the quickest fix.
How to Delete a Cloned Voice from ElevenLabs (Detailed Steps)
Step 1: Open the Voices Tab
Head to elevenlabs.io and make sure you’re signed in. In the left navigation panel, click on Voices. This opens your full voice library, which includes both ElevenLabs’ pre-built voices and any voices you’ve added or cloned yourself.
Step 2: Switch to the Personal Tab
At the top of the Voices page, you’ll see filter tabs — click Personal to narrow the list to only the voices you’ve cloned. This is important because you can’t delete ElevenLabs’ built-in voices, only your own cloned ones. The Personal tab shows exactly what counts toward your storage limit.
Step 3: Open the Voice Settings
Find the voice you want to remove and click the View button next to it. This expands a panel with all the settings for that specific voice, including the name, description, labels, and the original audio samples used for cloning. The Delete option lives at the very bottom of this panel.
Step 4: Delete the Voice
Scroll to the bottom of the expanded voice settings and click Delete. ElevenLabs will show a confirmation prompt asking if you’re sure. Click Remove Voice to confirm. The voice is deleted immediately and your voice slot count updates right away.
Note: Deletion is permanent. ElevenLabs does not have an undo function or a trash/recycle bin. If you think you might need the voice again, consider whether you still have the original audio samples that were used to create it — re-cloning is always possible if you kept them.
What Happens to Previously Generated Audio?
Deleting a voice from your library does not delete any audio files you’ve already generated using that voice. Your previously generated speech files remain in your ElevenLabs history and any downloads you’ve already saved to your computer are completely unaffected. The deletion only removes the voice model itself — the ability to generate new audio with it in the future.
If you use ElevenLabs for content creation — like voiceovers for YouTube videos or podcasts — this is reassuring. Any finished projects aren’t at risk when you do library cleanup.
Troubleshooting: Common Problems When Deleting a Voice
Can’t find the Delete button — The Delete option is only visible inside the voice’s detailed settings view. You need to click View next to the voice first. It won’t appear anywhere in the main voice list.
Delete button is greyed out or missing — You’re most likely looking at a pre-made ElevenLabs voice rather than a cloned one. Make sure you’re on the Personal tab, not the Default or Community tabs. Built-in voices cannot be deleted.
Voice still shows up after deletion — This is a display glitch. Hard-refresh the page (Ctrl + F5 on Windows, Cmd + Shift + R on Mac) or sign out and back in. The voice should be gone after the refresh.
Related ElevenLabs Guides
If you’re managing your ElevenLabs account, these guides cover other common tasks:
- How to Clone Your Voice with ElevenLabs — step-by-step guide to creating a realistic voice clone
- How to Cancel Your ElevenLabs Subscription — if you’re done with ElevenLabs entirely
- How to Download Your ElevenLabs Invoice — for billing records and expense tracking
- Convert Audio or Video to Text for Free with Buzz AI — a useful companion tool for transcription
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recover a deleted voice from ElevenLabs?
No — once you delete a voice, it’s permanently removed. ElevenLabs doesn’t have an undo option or a recycle bin. If you want to use that voice again, you’ll need to re-clone it from the original audio samples. Keep your source recordings if there’s any chance you’ll need them later.
How many voices can I store on ElevenLabs?
The voice storage limit depends on your subscription tier. Free accounts get a very limited number of slots, while Starter, Creator, and higher plans increase the limit. Log in and check your account settings to see your current plan’s allowance and how many slots you’ve used.
Can I delete multiple voices at once?
Not currently — ElevenLabs only supports deleting voices one at a time. You need to open each voice individually, scroll to the bottom of its settings, and click Delete. If you have a lot to clean up, it takes a few minutes but the process is straightforward.
Will deleting a voice affect audio I’ve already created?
No — your previously generated audio files are completely unaffected. Deleting a voice removes it from your library for future use, but anything you’ve already generated and saved stays intact. Your project history and downloaded files are safe.
Can I delete the default ElevenLabs voices?
No — you can only delete voices you’ve personally cloned and added under the Personal tab. ElevenLabs’ built-in library voices are not deletable and don’t count toward your storage limit, so there’s no need to remove them anyway.
