Free Teleprompter for Podcasts
TeleprompterOnline is a free teleprompter for podcasts. Use it to read intros, sponsor spots and outros word for word, to keep an episode outline in view, or to record a video podcast with the script and the camera in the same browser tab. Nothing to install and no account needed to start.
Why podcasters use a teleprompter
Most of a podcast is conversation, but some parts have to be exact. Sponsors expect their talking points read correctly, the cold open sets the tone, and the outro needs the right links and calls to action. Reading those parts from a phone in your lap sounds different from the rest of the show. A teleprompter at eye level keeps your voice and posture consistent.
- Accurate ad reads. Hit every sponsor point and promo code without stumbling.
- Cleaner audio. Fewer restarts and fewer paper rustles mean less editing.
- Solo episodes that flow. A full script or a detailed outline keeps a solo show on track.
- Better video podcasts. On camera, your eyes stay near the lens instead of dropping to notes.
How to use TeleprompterOnline for a podcast
- Paste your episode script or outline, or import a TXT, DOCX or Markdown file, and press Open prompter.
- Split the script into clear sections, such as cold open, intro, sponsor and outro, with blank lines between them, so you can jump straight to a section.
- For scripted parts, use voice-following so the text moves only as you speak. For the conversational middle, switch to manual and scroll when you need the next talking point.
- Pair your phone as a remote by scanning the QR code. You can pause, jump to the next section and start or stop recording without touching the laptop near the microphone.
- Recording a video podcast? Turn on the camera, check the framing in the live preview and record up to 4K on supported desktops. Takes export without a watermark.
Audio-only show recorded in a separate tool like a DAW? Just leave the teleprompter's camera and microphone off and use it as a reading screen.
Pro tips for reading a podcast script
- Write ad reads in your own voice. Rewrite the sponsor's bullet points into how you actually talk, then read that version.
- Keep the screen near the microphone. Place the teleprompter at eye level just behind the mic so you do not turn your head away from it.
- Avoid keyboard noise. Use the phone remote or voice-following so you do not click keys while the microphone is live.
- Smile on the intro. Listeners can hear it, and it is easier to remember with the words in front of you.
- Mark emphasis in the script. Capitals or a line break before a key word tells you where to lean in.
- Read the outro last. Record it after the episode so you can mention what you actually covered.
Writing your first script? How to write a teleprompter script covers structure and formatting, and how to read a teleprompter naturally helps scripted parts sound like the rest of the conversation.
Podcast teleprompter FAQ
Can I use a teleprompter for an audio-only podcast?
Yes. Leave the teleprompter's camera and microphone off and use it as a reading screen while you record in your usual audio software.
Can I record a video podcast with it?
Yes. The camera recorder is built in, so the script and the video run in the same tab. Record up to 4K on supported desktops and 1080p on iPhone and iPad, then export without a watermark.
Will scrolling make noise on my recording?
Voice-following scrolls without any input, and a paired phone remote lets you pause or jump silently, so there is no keyboard clicking near the microphone.
Does voice-following work with two hosts?
Voice-following listens to the microphone of the device running the teleprompter and tracks the script words it hears. For back-and-forth conversation, manual scrolling or a phone remote is usually more reliable.
Is it free?
Yes. Reading, recording and exporting are free, with no ads. Paid Pro and Lifetime plans are available if you want more.
Recording an episode soon? Open the free online teleprompter, paste your intro and ad read, and try a take.