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How long is
your script?

Paste your script and see how long it takes to say, at your pace, and whether it fits a 15, 30 or 60-second video. Free, nothing uploaded.

Spoken length—
Speaking pace
150 words per minute. Most people talk to camera at 140–160.
Fits in…
  • 15 sec38 words
  • 30 sec75 words
  • 1 min150 words
  • 1.5 min225 words
  • 3 min450 words
  • 10 min1500 words
FAQ

Every second
counts.

Then make the video in one place: Felvero writes the script, records you with a teleprompter and edits the take into a Short.

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How many words is a 60-second video?

About 150 words at a natural speaking pace. A calm delivery fits about 130 and a fast one about 175.

How many words is a 30-second video?

About 75 words at a natural pace, 65 calm and 85 fast. A 15-second video fits about 35–40 words.

How many words per minute do people speak?

Most people talk to camera at 140–160 words per minute. Explainers and tutorials tend to be slower; energetic short-form videos faster.

How long is a 1,000-word script?

About 6 minutes 40 seconds at 150 words per minute, or 7 minutes 40 seconds at a calm 130.

Is my script uploaded?

No. The count happens in your browser and the text never leaves it.

Can I read the script on a teleprompter?

Yes: paste it into the free Felvero teleprompter, which can follow your voice. In Felvero you can also record over your webcam and get a finished Short.