1) Keep your eye line close to camera
Place the prompter near your lens (or as close as possible) so your gaze doesn’t drift.
How to use a teleprompter
A teleprompter helps you deliver scripts smoothly while maintaining eye contact. Use these simple steps to make your delivery feel natural—whether you’re recording YouTube, teaching, or presenting.
New to reading from a prompter? The learning curve is short — most people feel comfortable within a single practice run. The steps below cover eye line, pace, and text size, the three things that make the biggest difference to how natural you sound.
2) Set a comfortable speed
Start slower than you think, then increase gradually until it matches your speaking pace.
3) Increase font size
Use a bigger font so you can read without squinting—especially on smaller screens.
4) Practice once, then record
Run through the script one time, then record. You’ll sound more confident and natural.
Why eye line matters more than people think
When you read text that's off to the side or far below the camera, your eyes visibly dart away from the lens every few seconds — viewers notice this even when they can't say why a video feels "off." Positioning the prompter directly above or below the lens, and as close to it as your setup allows, keeps that movement small enough to read as natural eye contact instead of a glance-away.
Finding a speed that matches how you actually talk
Easy Teleprompter's scroll speed runs from 10 to 120, with 50 as a reasonable starting point for conversational pacing. Rather than guessing, read your script out loud once at your normal talking speed and adjust the slider until the scroll matches that pace — not the other way around. Trying to talk faster to keep up with the text is the single most common cause of a "reading out loud" sound; the text should follow you, not the reverse.
Formatting your script so it's easier to follow at a glance
A wall of unbroken text is harder to track mid-scroll than the same script split into short paragraphs with clear breaks. If you paste your script directly into Easy Teleprompter, use the built-in formatting toolbar to add headings between sections and break up long paragraphs — your eyes can find their place again faster after a blink or a glance at the camera.
What is a teleprompter?
A teleprompter displays scrolling text on screen, allowing speakers, presenters, educators, and content creators to read scripts smoothly while maintaining eye contact with their audience or camera.
How does Easy Teleprompter work?
Upload a PDF, DOCX, TXT, or Markdown file and Easy Teleprompter instantly converts it into a fullscreen teleprompter. Adjust speed, font size, and reading settings to match your workflow.
Do I need to create an account?
No. You can start using Easy Teleprompter immediately without creating an account or signing in.
Can I use Easy Teleprompter on a second monitor?
Yes. Easy Teleprompter can be displayed on a second monitor or external screen, making it ideal for professional recording and presentation setups.
How much should I practice before recording with a teleprompter?
One read-through is usually enough. Run the script once at your chosen speed to catch awkward phrasing, then record — most people sound more natural on the second pass than the first.