Teleprompter for YouTube videos
Scripted YouTube videos — explainers, reviews, tutorials — sound tighter when you read, but only if viewers can't tell. The trick is keeping the text close to the lens and scrolling at a pace that matches how you actually talk. This guide covers a webcam setup and a camera-plus-rig setup.
Last updated September 2026
Open the free teleprompter →How to do it
- Write your script with one idea per paragraph; the gap between paragraphs becomes a natural breath.
- Paste it into the teleprompter and check the estimated duration shown under the box.
- Pick a speed: start near 130–150 WPM for energetic YouTube delivery, then adjust after a test take.
- Webcam recording: press Start, click "Float on top" and drag the window just under the lens while your recorder runs.
- Camera + beam-splitter rig: open the prompter on the tablet or monitor in the rig, press M for mirror mode and F for fullscreen.
- Use R to restart for a retake — it jumps back to the top without leaving the prompter.
Tips
- Narrow the column width so your eyes move less side-to-side — horizontal eye scanning is what gives readers away on camera.
- Sit further from the camera than feels natural; the further you are, the less visible small eye movements become.
- Record in short sections and cut between them; restarting from the top with R is quicker than scrubbing.
- The 3-2-1 countdown gives you time to look up and settle before the first line appears.
FAQ
Does the teleprompter add a watermark or record video?
Neither. It only scrolls your text; you record with whatever you already use (OBS, your camera, a phone). There is no watermark because nothing is exported.
What does mirror mode do?
It flips the text horizontally so it reads correctly after reflecting off the angled glass in a hardware teleprompter rig.
Can it follow my voice?
No — it scrolls at the WPM you set. You can change speed live with the slider or arrow keys and pause with Space.