Teleprompter for video recording

Recording to camera is easier when the words are right beside the lens. Open ScrollPrompt in a narrow window just under your webcam, shrink the line width so your eyes barely move, and let the script scroll while you record in your usual camera app.

Because the prompter is just a web page, it works alongside OBS, Zoom, Loom or your phone camera. Restart sends you back to the top for another take in one click.

How to use the teleprompter

Paste or type your script into the box. Separate paragraphs with a blank line so each one gets breathing room on screen. Pick a reading speed in words per minute; the estimate beside the Start button tells you how long the whole script will take at that pace. Press Start, wait for the countdown, and read the line at the red marker as the text scrolls upward.

While it runs, press the space bar to pause and resume, use the up and down arrow keys to speed up or slow down by ten words per minute, and press Escape to exit. Restart returns to the top for another take. Fullscreen hides everything except your words.

Choosing a reading speed

Most people speak comfortably at 130 to 160 words per minute. Explainer videos and podcasts often run a little faster, while speeches to a live audience, sermons and anything with technical terms tend to work better at 110 to 130. Rehearse once, note where you rushed or waited, and adjust. Speed is based on your word count, so the scroll stays steady regardless of font size.

Private by design

ScrollPrompt has no server-side processing. Your script stays in this browser and is saved in local storage on this device only, so it is still there when you come back. Click Clear to remove it, or clear site data in your browser settings.

Frequently asked questions

How do I keep eye contact?

Make the window narrow, place it directly under the camera and use a smaller width so your eyes travel less across each line.

Can I use it during a Zoom call?

Yes. Open it in a separate browser window near your camera; nothing is shared unless you share that window.

Is there a watermark?

No. The text is yours and nothing is recorded or added by ScrollPrompt.

Is ScrollPrompt free?

Yes. The teleprompter, mirroring, timer and fullscreen mode are free with no sign-up.

Is my script private?

Yes. Your script never leaves your browser; there are no uploads or accounts.

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