Text to Voiceover Script Pacer
Track structural runtime lengths alongside customizable dialogue pace limits.
Target Dialogue Speaking Pace (WPM)
Select a cadence preset to automatically recalculate runtime and teleprompter speed.
Tip: Use bracket tags like [Hook] or [Intro] to separate sections automatically.
00:52
52 seconds @ 150 WPM
Section Timings & Teleprompter Cue Script
| Section Title | Timecode Range | Words | Duration | % of Script |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hook - 0s to 5s | 00:00 - 00:09 | 22 w | 9s | 17% |
| Introduction - 5s to 20s | 00:09 - 00:19 | 25 w | 10s | 19% |
| Main Body - 20s to 50s | 00:19 - 00:34 | 38 w | 15s | 29% |
| Conclusion & Call to Action - 50s to 60s | 00:34 - 00:42 | 19 w | 8s | 15% |
About This Tool
The Text to Voiceover Script Pacer is an essential pre-production timing tool for YouTubers, voice actors, podcasters, video editors, and advertising copywriters.
When producing videos for YouTube, TikTok Shorts, TV commercials, or audiobooks, matching script length to specific video time limits (e.g. 15s, 30s, or 60s) is crucial. This tool computes total reading duration based on customizable speaking rates (Words Per Minute), breaks down section timings paragraph by paragraph, alerts you when your hook or intro exceeds target thresholds, offers a Web Speech audio simulator, and exports timestamped teleprompter scripts.
How to Use
- Paste Voiceover Script: Enter your script text into the editor. Use section markers like
[Hook]or[Intro]to organize paragraphs. - Select Cadence / WPM Preset: Choose a standard speaking speed preset: Slow Dramatic (120 WPM), Conversational (150 WPM), Energetic Commercial (175 WPM), or set a custom slider value.
- Set Video Target Limit: Set your target video duration (e.g., 60 seconds) to check whether your script fits within runtime limits.
- Listen with Speech Simulator: Click Listen Voiceover to preview how your script sounds at the selected speaking speed.
- Copy Timestamped Teleprompter Script: Copy the generated script formatted with start-time cues (`(00:00) [Hook]...`) for teleprompter apps.
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