Free online teleprompter
Paste your script, set your speaking pace and press Start. The text scrolls smoothly, full screen, with mirror mode for teleprompter glass and an optional webcam recorder that never uploads your video.
Prompter settings
Most people speak at 130–160 words per minute on camera. How to choose
Narrower text keeps your eyes closer to the camera.
Your script stays in this browser. Camera recordings are saved to your device, never uploaded.
How to use the online teleprompter
From pasted script to a clean take in about a minute.
Add your script
Paste it, type it, or import a .txt file. Leave a blank line between paragraphs; each one becomes a block on screen.
Set your pace
Choose words per minute instead of an abstract 1–10 speed. The estimate above the editor tells you how long the read will take.
Position the screen
Put the window as close to your camera as you can and keep the text narrow, so your eyes barely move.
Start and adjust
Press Start, then use ← and → to slow down or speed up without stopping. Scroll or drag to jump back a line.
What's included
Everything below works in a current version of Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari, on desktop and mobile.
Pace in words per minute
Scrolling speed is calculated from your word count and the size of the text, so making the font bigger doesn't make you read faster.
Mirror and flip
Reverse the text left-to-right for beam-splitter glass, or flip it vertically for rigs that reflect from below. Mirror setup guide.
Webcam recording
Show your camera behind the script and record the take. The file is assembled in your browser and saved to your downloads, with no watermark.
Readable on any screen
Text from 24 to 140 px, adjustable line width, left or centered, and four high-contrast color schemes.
Countdown and reading line
A 3, 5 or 10-second countdown gives you time to get set. The reading line marks where your eyes should be.
Private by design
No account. Your script is saved only in this browser's local storage, so it's still there if you close the tab.
Keyboard shortcuts
Shortcuts work once the teleprompter is open. A wireless keyboard or a presentation clicker that sends arrow keys works as a remote.
- Play / pauseSpace
- Slower / faster (±10 wpm)← →
- Back / forward one line↑ ↓
- Text size− +
- Mirror horizontallyH
- Flip verticallyV
- Reading line on / offG
- Full screenF
- Back to the startR
- Exit to the editorEsc
On a phone or tablet, tap the text to show the controls, drag to move through the script, and tap again to pause.
Online teleprompter or the iPhone app?
Both are built by the same team. Pick the one that matches where you record.
| Online teleprompter | Tuzu app (iPhone & iPad) | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Laptop and desktop webcams, video calls, glass rigs driven by a tablet or laptop | Selfie-camera videos on iPhone or iPad |
| Price | Free | Free download; 1-minute recordings free, Pro subscription for longer takes |
| Install | None | From the App Store (iOS/iPadOS 15.4+) |
| Text over the camera while recording | Yes, in browsers that support camera recording | Yes |
| Mirror mode | Horizontal and vertical | Not listed as a feature |
| AI script writing | No | Yes (ChatGPT-based) |
Frequently asked questions
Is this online teleprompter really free?
Yes. There is no trial, no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on script length or session time. The site is funded by the Tuzu iPhone app, which is optional.
Do I need to download anything?
No. It runs in your browser. After the page has loaded once, it keeps working even if your connection drops, because nothing is sent to a server while you use it.
Is my script uploaded anywhere?
No. Your script is kept in your browser's local storage on this device so it survives a refresh. Clearing the editor or your browser data removes it. We can't see it.
Can I record myself while reading?
Yes, on browsers that support MediaRecorder (current Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari). Open the teleprompter, press the camera button to see yourself behind the text, then the red button to record. A countdown runs, the text starts scrolling, and when you stop, the video downloads as an MP4 or WebM file. The text is not burned into the video.
How do I set the right scrolling speed?
Start at 130–150 words per minute, which suits most conversational videos, and adjust with the arrow keys during a practice read. Our scroll speed guide covers typical pace for different formats, and the speech time calculator shows how long a script will run.
Does it work with teleprompter glass (beam splitter)?
Yes. Turn on Mirror ↔ so the text reads correctly in the reflection. Some rigs reflect from below and also need Flip ↕. See the mirror teleprompter guide for setup steps.
Can I use it during a Zoom or Teams call?
Yes. Open it in a separate browser window and place it just under your webcam, with the text narrow. The other participants can't see it unless you share that window. See teleprompter for Zoom for placement tips.
Can I control it with a remote?
Any Bluetooth keyboard works, and most presentation clickers send arrow-key or Page Up/Down presses. Use the arrow keys to change speed and position and Space to pause.
Recording on your phone?
The Tuzu app for iPhone and iPad scrolls your script over the front camera while you record, so you never look away from the lens. Free to download; Pro unlocks longer recordings.
