Teleprompter
Scrolling text display for video recording and presentations
Reader settings
Teleprompter
Reader shortcuts: Space to play or pause, ↑/↓ to change speed, Esc to reset.
Press Play to start reading. Focus the reader to use keyboard shortcuts.
About Our Free Online Teleprompter
Our online teleprompter (also known as an autocue) scrolls your script at a steady pace so you can read it while keeping eye contact with the camera or audience. It runs on a laptop, tablet, or phone with nothing to install; a tablet propped just below the webcam keeps your eyeline close to the lens.
For a YouTube tutorial recorded in one take, a wedding toast, a Sunday sermon, or a keynote rehearsal, this free teleprompter app gives you complete control over scroll speed, font size, text color, background color, and even mirror mode for professional beam-splitter teleprompter setups. The red center-line indicator helps you track your reading position at all times.
The tool also supports fullscreen mode where your browser allows it, plus keyboard shortcuts while the reader is focused. Paste or type your script, adjust the settings to your speaking pace, and press Play. This tool never uploads your script; sitewide advertising and analytics are covered by the privacy policy.
Key Features
- Smooth, adjustable scroll speed from 10 to 100 pixels per second; choose a pace that fits your script and font size
- Font size slider from 16px to 72px for comfortable reading at any distance
- Customizable text color and background color with full color picker
- Mirror mode for professional beam-splitter teleprompter hardware setups
- Fullscreen mode for distraction-free reading during recording sessions
- Red center-line reading position indicator for easy tracking
- Keyboard shortcuts: Space for play/pause, arrow keys for speed, Escape for reset
- Real-time script editing with instant preview updates
- Your script is never uploaded
- Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers
How to Use the Teleprompter
- Enter your script: Type or paste your text into the script editor on the left panel. Format it the way you plan to speak it.
- Adjust settings: Set the scroll speed to match your speaking pace (most people speak at 120-150 words per minute), increase font size for comfortable reading, and choose your colors.
- Position your device: Place your screen as close to the camera lens as possible so your eye line appears natural to viewers.
- Enter fullscreen: Click the Fullscreen button for a distraction-free reading experience during recording.
- Press Play: Click the Play button or press the Space bar to start scrolling. Use arrow keys to adjust speed on the fly.
- Reset when needed: Press the Reset button or Escape to return to the beginning of your script at any time.
Use Cases
- YouTube & video creators: Record scripted videos with natural delivery and consistent eye contact with the camera.
- News presenters & anchors: Deliver live or recorded news bulletins with smooth, professional script reading.
- Public speakers & keynotes: Rehearse conference talks, TED-style presentations, and commencement speeches.
- Podcasters & streamers: Read sponsor copy, show notes, or prepared segments without looking away from the microphone or camera.
- Corporate communications: Record internal announcements, training videos, and executive messages with polished delivery.
- Religious leaders: Deliver sermons, homilies, and readings while maintaining congregation eye contact.
- Educators & trainers: Teach online courses and record lectures with clear, well-paced script delivery.
- Voice-over artists: Read narration scripts at a consistent pace for documentaries, audiobooks, and commercials.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is mirror mode?
Mirror mode flips the text horizontally. This is used with professional beam-splitter teleprompter hardware where the text is reflected off a glass panel in front of the camera lens.
What keyboard shortcuts are available?
Press Space to play or pause, arrow Up/Down to increase or decrease scroll speed, and Escape to reset the script to the beginning.
Can I use this on a tablet or phone?
You can use the script reader on a tablet or phone. Fullscreen availability depends on your browser; playback remains usable in the page when fullscreen is unavailable.
What scroll speed should I use?
Start around 40 to 50 pixels per second, then adjust until the scrolling matches your delivery. The ideal setting depends on font size, line wrapping and your script; the slider does not measure words per minute.
Tips & Best Practices
- Write for the ear: Use contractions, casual language, and short sentences. Write the way you speak, not the way you write an essay.
- Add pause markers: Insert ellipses (“...”) or blank lines where you want to take a breath or emphasize a point.
- Practice first: Read through your script several times before recording. Familiarity helps you sound natural rather than robotic.
- Use large font: Increase the font size so you can read comfortably without squinting. This also helps you look relaxed on camera.
- Position near the lens: The closer the teleprompter is to the camera lens, the more natural your eye contact appears to viewers.
- Do not read word-for-word: Use the script as a guide and allow yourself to ad-lib occasionally for a more authentic delivery.