Promptr is a free, browser-based teleprompter — type or paste your script, press play, and it scrolls automatically at a speed you control. No download, no account, no sign-up.
I built Promptr because I needed a simple, well designed teleprompter, online for some videos I was creating. There were some options, but none of them scratched my itch.
So, I spent a Friday building something that I wanted to use. Promptr was born and it's been used across the globe by people needing a simple teleprompter that works on their phone, tablet or desktop.
Promptr is free to use, but if you wouldn't mind sharing it, that'd be awesome!
Thanks for stopping by.
- Travis
Features
- Adjustable scroll speed, changeable live while it's playing — no need to stop and restart
- Adjustable font size and text alignment (left, center, right)
- Mirrored display mode, for teleprompter rigs that use beam-splitter glass
- Basic text formatting — bold, italic, underline, and text color
- Works on phone, tablet, and desktop
- Installable as a Progressive Web App, for an app-like experience on your home screen
- No account, no download, nothing saved
Free to use
It is great to see people using Promptr. When the pandemic hit in 2020, usage soared as more people were creating videos. Promptr is free to use; I only ask for you to share it with your communities.
Colophon
Tools I used to make this include plain ol' CSS, HTML and javascript. I have also deployed this as a Progressive Web App (PWA) and will be adding enhancements when time allows. On iOS, add the site to the homescreen for PWA and on Android, it will prompt you to save.
Privacy
The words you type or paste into Promptr are never recorded. You, as a person are never known and you are not cookied to receive ads from Promptr. The site does use Google Analytics to track web stats like referral sources, keywords used by visitors to find the site and # of visits during a period of time. We also have 1 affiliate ad slot on the site. Those ads are specific to Promtpr and there is no retargeting.
Frequently asked questions
What is Promptr?
Promptr is a free, browser-based teleprompter. Type or paste your script, press play, and it scrolls automatically at a speed you control — no software to install and no account to create.
Is Promptr free to use?
Yes. Promptr is completely free, supported by a single small ad. There's no paid tier, subscription, or feature paywall.
Do I need to create an account or download anything?
No. Promptr runs entirely in your web browser at promptr.co — just open the page and start typing.
Does Promptr save or record what I type?
No. The words you type or paste into Promptr are never recorded or sent anywhere — everything stays in your browser.
Can I change the scroll speed while it's playing?
Yes. Speed can be adjusted live while the text is scrolling, without losing your place or restarting from the top.
Can I mirror the text for a teleprompter rig with beam-splitter glass?
Yes. Promptr has a Mirrored display mode that flips the text horizontally, which is what's needed for beam-splitter glass teleprompter rigs to read correctly through the reflection.
Does Promptr work on my phone or tablet?
Yes. Promptr is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktop computers.
Can I install Promptr as an app?
Yes. Promptr is a Progressive Web App (PWA) — add it to your home screen on iOS or Android for an app-like experience.
Contact
If you'd like to know more about Promptr, you can reach me on Linkedin or Twitter.