> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://frostember-studios.gitbook.io/frostspeech-tts/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://frostember-studios.gitbook.io/frostspeech-tts/getting-started/images-and-media-1.md).

# Best Practices & Troubleshooting

* **Sherpa Failing to Read Text:** Windows command prompt (cmd.exe) notoriously corrupts UTF-8 characters (Czech, Chinese, Arabic). FrostSpeech handles this by writing your text to a temporary `.txt` file and passing it to the engine. If a specific model refuses to speak special characters, ensure the model itself supports that language (e.g., Kokoro multi-lingual models).
* **Missing Binaries Error:** If the `Generate` button does nothing or throws a missing binary error, go to `Tools > Frostember Studios > FrostSpeechTTS`, click the Settings icon (Gear), and click `Clear Temporary Previews`. Then restart the setup wizard.
* **ElevenLabs Not Generating:** Ensure your API Key is valid and has sufficient character credits. The API key can be set in `Edit > Project Settings > FrostSpeech TTS` (shared) or in the TTS Window Settings (local EditorPrefs).

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