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LilPrompter

Free online teleprompter.

Read your script while you record. Paste it in and choose how fast it scrolls. It's free to use in your browser, and you don't need an account.

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Try the teleprompter right here

Press Play to try it. You can change the speed or make the text bigger as you read. The tabs at the top have a few sample scripts.

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Read your script without memorising it

Keep your script near the camera and read along as it scrolls. You can use a laptop, tablet or phone, and adjust the speed until it feels comfortable.

  • Free to use
  • Works without an account
  • Opens in your browser
  • No ads

Adjust it to suit how you read

Change the text size and scroll speed to suit your setup. All of these features are free.

Adjustable scroll speed

Move the speed slider from 0 to 10 until the scrolling feels comfortable. Try reading a paragraph aloud to check the pace.

Mirror mode

Flip the text if you're using a teleprompter with beam-splitter glass. This makes the words read the right way in the reflection.

Custom scripts

Paste or type your own script. Keep scripts in separate tabs so you can switch between them without replacing your text.

Font size control

Choose a text size between 24 and 128 px. Check you can read it from where you'll be sitting or standing.

Dark interface

Read light text on a dark background. If you wear glasses, check a short recording for screen reflections.

No signup required

You can open the app and start reading straight away. You don't need to create an account or share your email.

It's free to use

You get everything listed here without paying for a subscription or entering card details.

Everything is included

  • Adjustable scroll speed
  • Mirror mode
  • Separate tabs for your scripts
  • Text sizes from 24 to 128 px
  • Dark interface
  • No account required
  • No ads
  • No watermarks
  • Two saved sets of reading settings
  • Use on a laptop, tablet or phone
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Paste your script

You can open it in the teleprompter using the button below.

Paste up to 4,000 characters here, or paste longer scripts directly in the app.

How to use the teleprompter

  1. Open the app and paste or type your script. Adjust the text size and line width so you can read it from where you'll be recording.
  2. Press Play and read a paragraph aloud. Adjust the speed to give yourself time to breathe and pause. You can turn on a five-second countdown if you need time to get ready.
  3. When you're ready, start your camera or recording app and play the script. You'll need to record separately because LilPrompter only displays your text.

How do I keep the text close to my camera?

Put your screen just below or beside the camera. Record a short test to check where you're looking. If you have a teleprompter with glass in front of the lens, the beam-splitter glass reflects your screen so you can read while looking into the camera. Turn on mirror mode if the words look backwards in the glass.

Does LilPrompter record video or follow my voice?

It doesn't record video or match the scrolling to your voice. You choose the speed and use a separate camera or recording app. Some browsers let you start, stop and reset with voice commands. Read more about the teleprompter software and features included for free.

Where are my scripts saved?

Your scripts and two sets of settings are saved in the browser you're using. They won't appear on your other devices. Keep a copy of your script in a separate document, because clearing your browser storage or closing a private browsing session can remove it. For help getting started, see the online script reader and script scroller guides. You can also read about using LilPrompter as a free autocue.

Try reading it aloud first

Use the words to minutes calculator to estimate how long your script will take, or time yourself reading it aloud. The font size preview lets you try different text sizes and line widths before you record.

What are you recording?

You can use LilPrompter for a YouTube video, a work presentation or a speech you're practising. These guides explain how to set it up for different uses and devices.

Frequently asked questions

How does an online teleprompter work?

It scrolls your script on screen so you can read along. You choose the text size and speed, then press Play. If you're filming, you'll need a separate camera or recording app.

Is LilPrompter free?

Yes. All the teleprompter features are free, including mirror mode and saved scripts. You can use them in your browser without an account.

Does it follow my voice?

No, the script scrolls at the speed you set. In supported browsers, you can allow microphone access and use English voice commands to start, stop or reset it. Those commands don't change the speed or follow the words you're saying.

Can I read and film on one phone?

LilPrompter can't show your script over your phone's camera app. To read while you film, use another device for the script. With one phone, you can practise first, then switch to the camera to record.

Where are scripts saved?

Your browser saves them on the device you're using, as long as it allows local storage. They won't sync to your other devices. Keep a copy somewhere else too, because clearing browser data or closing a private browsing session can remove them.

What does mirror mode do?

It flips the text so you can read its reflection in teleprompter glass. Leave it off when you're reading straight from a screen. If your teleprompter already flips the image, you may not need it.

Can I paste a long script here?

The box on this page can send up to 4,000 characters to the app. Some scripts need a shorter limit because of the characters they contain. If yours won't fit, open the app and paste it there. We won't cut any of your text.

Do all browsers support every feature?

Text scrolling works in current browsers. Fullscreen and voice commands depend on your browser, and voice commands need microphone permission. Try the controls on the device you plan to use before recording.

We use LilPrompter to record videos for Maeve Social and Lily Dia Jewellery.

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