How to use it
- Paste your script — YouTube video, speech, webinar, livestream. Write the way you talk, and read it aloud once before recording.
- Set your pace in words per minute — 120-150 wpm reads as confident and clear. The estimated duration updates live, from the syllables of your actual text.
- Go fullscreen — a 3-second countdown, then the scroll starts. Space pauses, arrow keys adjust the speed mid-read, Escape exits.
- Put the screen next to the lens — the closer the text is to the camera, the less your eyes appear to move.
Why words-per-minute scrolling beats pixel scrolling
Most online teleprompters scroll at an arbitrary pixel speed, so you spend the take chasing the text or waiting for it. This one converts your chosen pace into scroll speed using the actual syllable count of your script — the same engine as our words-to-minutes converter. If you speak at 140 wpm, the text arrives exactly when your voice needs it. And if your delivery always feels rushed, the problem may not be the prompter: measure your real speaking rate with our free 30-second voice test.
Before you record: know your speed
Setting a teleprompter without knowing your own pace is like setting a metronome blindfolded. Measure your real speaking rate in 30 seconds — then you'll know exactly which setting fits you.
Frequently asked questions
What is an online teleprompter?
It scrolls your script on screen while you read aloud, so you can keep your eyes on the camera or the audience. This one runs entirely in your browser — computer, tablet, or phone — with no install, no signup, and no watermark.
What scroll speed should I use?
The right speed is your voice's speed, not the other way around. For video and speeches, 120-150 words per minute is a comfortable, confident pace. This teleprompter is unusual: it computes the real duration of your script from its syllables, so the scroll genuinely matches your speaking time instead of guessing from pixels.
How do I use it for YouTube or TikTok videos?
Paste your script, set the font size and speed, and place the screen as close to the camera lens as possible — the closer it is, the less your eyes appear to move. Press Space to pause, arrow keys to adjust speed mid-read, and Escape to exit.
What is mirror mode for?
Professional teleprompter rigs reflect a screen in an angled sheet of glass (a beamsplitter), which flips the text horizontally. Mirror mode pre-flips it so it reads correctly in the reflection. Reading directly from a screen? Leave it off.
Is it free? Is my script stored anywhere?
Yes — free, unlimited, no watermark, no signup. Everything runs in your browser: your script is never uploaded or stored.
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