How do I use a Bluetooth remote or page turner with it?

Pair the remote with your phone, tablet or computer as usual, open the prompter, and press its buttons. Most presentation clickers and page turners send Page Down and Page Up (or the right and left arrow keys), which skip forward and back a third of a screen here; the up and down arrow keys change the speed, and Space, Enter, B or the full stop pause and carry on, which covers the "blank screen" button many clickers have. Remotes that only send volume or camera-shutter buttons cannot be read by a web page.

How do I mirror the text for a teleprompter glass?

Tick "Mirror left to right" before you start. A beam-splitter teleprompter reflects the screen in a sheet of glass in front of the lens, which reverses the text; mirroring it on the screen makes it read the right way round in the glass. If your rig lays the screen upside down, tick "Flip upside down" too. The controls stay readable either way.

What speed should I use?

Start around 10 and adjust while you read: the speed can be changed at any moment without stopping. The speed is tied to the text size, so the same number scrolls about the same number of lines a minute whatever size you choose. Most people speak at 120 to 160 words a minute on camera; the word count and reading time above the script help you judge the length.

Can I record myself while I read?

Yes. Tick "Record myself with the camera while reading" before you start, and allow the camera and microphone. A small preview shows in the corner (you can hide it), recording starts when the text starts to move and stops when you press Stop recording or leave the prompter. You can then play the video back and save it. The video is made by your browser and kept only in this tab's memory until you save it, up to 1 GB.

Does it work on an iPad or phone?

Yes. Turn the device sideways for longer lines. Tap the text to pause and carry on, drag it to go back or forward, and use the buttons for speed and text size. iPhones do not allow web pages to go fully full-screen, but the prompter fills the browser window and hides the controls while it runs.

Is my script saved or uploaded?

It is saved in this browser's own storage on this device, so it is still there next time, and is never sent to a server. Press Clear to remove it. In a private window it is forgotten when the window closes.

Stays on your computer How this works

Free online teleprompter

Paste your script, press Start, and read it as it scrolls past the reading line at a steady pace you can change while it runs. Mirror the text for a beam-splitter glass, control it with the keyboard or a Bluetooth remote, and record yourself with the camera if you like. Works on a phone, tablet or computer; your script stays on your device.

Your script82 words · about 35 s to read aloud

Open a file (.txt, .md, .docx)or drop a file on the box

Speed and textSpeed 10Text size 56Line width 80%Line spacing 1.45

LookColoursBold text (high contrast)Centre the linesShow a reading lineReading line 35% down

Prompter rig and startMirror left to right (for beam-splitter glass)Flip upside downCountdown before scrolling

In the prompter: Space pauses, ↑ ↓ change the speed, Page Up / Page Down (or ← →) skip back and forward, Home goes to the top, F is full screen, Esc leaves.

In the prompter: tap the text to pause and carry on, drag it to move back or forward, and use the buttons for speed.

Your script and settings are kept in this browser for next time, and nowhere else.

About this teleprompter

A free teleprompter that runs in your browser: paste or type a script (or open a .txt, Markdown or Word .docx file), choose the speed and text size, and press Start. The text scrolls smoothly up the screen past a reading line, so your eyes stay in one place while you speak. You can speed it up or slow it down while it runs, pause it with a tap or the space bar, and move back or forward by dragging the text or with the arrow and Page keys.

Use it on a laptop or monitor for video calls and presentations, on a phone or tablet for recording videos, or in a beam-splitter prompter rig in front of a camera: the mirror option flips the text left to right so it reads correctly in the glass. Your script never leaves your device.

What you can do

Paste, type or open a script: .txt, .md (formatting marks are removed) or Word .docx
Smooth scrolling at 40 speeds, which you can change while it runs with on-screen buttons or the arrow keys
Text size, line width, line spacing, bold text, centred lines and four colour schemes, including high-contrast yellow or white on black
A reading line at the height you choose, and a countdown of 3, 5 or 10 seconds before scrolling begins
Mirror left to right and flip upside down for teleprompter glass and beam-splitter rigs
Full screen, with the controls fading away while the text runs
Works with a keyboard and with Bluetooth presentation remotes and page turners that send Page Up, Page Down or the arrow keys
Words in [square brackets] show dimmed as notes to yourself, and are left out of the reading-time estimate
Optionally record yourself with the camera while you read, and save the video (MP4 or WebM, as your browser records)
Keeps the screen on while it runs, where the browser allows, and remembers your script and settings in this browser

How to use the teleprompter

Paste or type your script into the box, or open a text or Word file.
Set the speed, text size and line width. A speed of about 10 suits a calm speaking pace; the reading time shown is for 140 words a minute.
Press Start teleprompter. After the countdown the text starts to move.
Read the line at the reading line. Tap or press Space to pause, and use + and − or the up and down arrows to adjust the speed as you go.
Press Exit or Esc when you are done.

Questions

How do I use a Bluetooth remote or page turner with it?: Pair the remote with your phone, tablet or computer as usual, open the prompter, and press its buttons. Most presentation clickers and page turners send Page Down and Page Up (or the right and left arrow keys), which skip forward and back a third of a screen here; the up and down arrow keys change the speed, and Space, Enter, B or the full stop pause and carry on, which covers the "blank screen" button many clickers have. Remotes that only send volume or camera-shutter buttons cannot be read by a web page.
How do I mirror the text for a teleprompter glass?: Tick "Mirror left to right" before you start. A beam-splitter teleprompter reflects the screen in a sheet of glass in front of the lens, which reverses the text; mirroring it on the screen makes it read the right way round in the glass. If your rig lays the screen upside down, tick "Flip upside down" too. The controls stay readable either way.
What speed should I use?: Start around 10 and adjust while you read: the speed can be changed at any moment without stopping. The speed is tied to the text size, so the same number scrolls about the same number of lines a minute whatever size you choose. Most people speak at 120 to 160 words a minute on camera; the word count and reading time above the script help you judge the length.
Can I record myself while I read?: Yes. Tick "Record myself with the camera while reading" before you start, and allow the camera and microphone. A small preview shows in the corner (you can hide it), recording starts when the text starts to move and stops when you press Stop recording or leave the prompter. You can then play the video back and save it. The video is made by your browser and kept only in this tab's memory until you save it, up to 1 GB.
Does it work on an iPad or phone?: Yes. Turn the device sideways for longer lines. Tap the text to pause and carry on, drag it to go back or forward, and use the buttons for speed and text size. iPhones do not allow web pages to go fully full-screen, but the prompter fills the browser window and hides the controls while it runs.
Is my script saved or uploaded?: It is saved in this browser's own storage on this device, so it is still there next time, and is never sent to a server. Press Clear to remove it. In a private window it is forgotten when the window closes.

Check your camera and microphone first with the Webcam Test, record a voice-over with the Voice Recorder, or record your screen with the Screen Recorder. To hear how a script sounds before you read it, try Text to Speech.