Online Teleprompter

Look and sound natural on camera by using Descript as your online teleprompter whenever you record. No more memorizing lines or worrying about shifty eyes—just record yourself in one take with your script in front of you. Fix the rest in post with AI–powered eye contact correction and filler word removal in a powerful editor that makes editing videos as easy as editing text.

How to use Descript as a teleprompter—or instead of one

Step 1

Type or paste your script into a new project

Create a new project in Descript and input your script in the text editor. You’ll notice that if you press play, before recording yourself, each word will be highlighted in the script based on the pacing of natural speech. Adjust the Playback speed dial to match the scrolling speed with your own speaking style.

Step 2

Record your video as you read with auto-scroll

Hit the Record icon to pop open the recording modal. Choose the inputs you want to record: your camera, microphone, and/or screen. Line up your Descript window with your camera so you can look at both the camera and script as you read. Select Record into script to transcribe a new script that’s synced with your recording. Click play as you record to auto-scroll through the script while reading with your current position highlighted. Take your time and redo your delivery as needed, then stop recording once you’re done.

Step 3

Edit your recording and apply the AI Eye Contact effect

You can now remove your original script from the editor since you’ll be working with your generated transcript instead. Cut, correct, and trim your transcript to edit your video. Then let AI fix your eye contact by selecting your video recording layer and applying Eye Contact under effects.


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Online Teleprompter

Look and sound natural on camera by using Descript as your online teleprompter whenever you record. No more memorizing lines or worrying about shifty eyes—just record yourself in one take with your script in front of you. Fix the rest in post with AI–powered eye contact correction and filler word removal in a powerful editor that makes editing videos as easy as editing text.

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How to use Descript as a teleprompter—or instead of one
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Step 1
Type or paste your script into a new project

Create a new project in Descript and input your script in the text editor. You’ll notice that if you press play, before recording yourself, each word will be highlighted in the script based on the pacing of natural speech. Adjust the Playback speed dial to match the scrolling speed with your own speaking style.

Step 2
Record your video as you read with auto-scroll

Hit the Record icon to pop open the recording modal. Choose the inputs you want to record: your camera, microphone, and/or screen. Line up your Descript window with your camera so you can look at both the camera and script as you read. Select Record into script to transcribe a new script that’s synced with your recording. Click play as you record to auto-scroll through the script while reading with your current position highlighted. Take your time and redo your delivery as needed, then stop recording once you’re done.

Step 3
Edit your recording and apply the AI Eye Contact effect

You can now remove your original script from the editor since you’ll be working with your generated transcript instead. Cut, correct, and trim your transcript to edit your video. Then let AI fix your eye contact by selecting your video recording layer and applying Eye Contact under effects.

Read and record videos in one take with a better teleprompter tool
Fix filler words and eye contact in post with AI

Identify and remove unnecessary filler words while enhancing audio clarity and delivery, and apply the Eye Contact effect to magically shift your eyes towards the camera—even if you were reading the entire time.

Edit your teleprompter script to edit your video

Podcasts, YouTube videos, social media content, presentations, tutorials, courses. If it starts with a script, it’s easier to record and edit with Descript. That’s because a transcript is generated based on your recorded audio, making it easier to find and edit specific moments whether you’re a total beginner or professional content creator.

Script, record, edit, publish—in one workflow

You don’t need to bounce between a teleprompter app, screen recording tool, and video editing software to get the job done. Descript offers an all-in-one editor that takes you from idea to polished video in less time.

Questions? We have answers
Can I use my computer as a free teleprompter?

Yes, there are many free apps and websites that let you use your computer as a teleprompter by automatically scrolling through your script as you record. There are also tools like Descript that replace the functionality of a teleprompter with built-in recording and editing features. 

How can I read a teleprompter and not move my eyes?

When reading a script while looking into the camera, make sure you place the prompter or script near the camera lens for direct eye contact. You can also use the Eye Contact effect in Descript to correct your eyes in post with AI. 

Can I use Descript as a DIY teleprompter?

Yes, you can just type out or paste your script in Descript’s text editor, apply any formatting or directions in-line, and then click play to scroll through your script as you read.

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More than an online teleprompter
Descript is an AI-powered audio and video editing tool that lets you edit podcasts and videos like a doc.
  • Video Editing
    Simplify video editing with a text-based interface that makes for faster podcast and video editing workflows.
  • Eye Contact
    Use AI to magically shift your eyes towards the camera after recording. They’ll never know you were reading the entire time.
  • Studio Sound
    Record studio quality audio without a studio quality mic using Studio Sound to eliminate background noise and enhance voice audio.
  • AI Voice Cloning
    Clone your voice with Overdub and skip the part where you read and record. Turn any script into speech that sounds just like you.