Frequently asked questions

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• How does voice scrolling work?

  Voice scrolling uses speech recognition to match what you say to your script. The reading line moves with you, each word highlights as you say it, and the

• How do I mirror the text for a teleprompter rig?

  Open a script, open the display settings and turn on mirroring. Choose horizontal for standard beam splitter rigs, or vertical if your rig flips top to bot

• Can I record video while the teleprompter scrolls?

  Yes. The script floats over the live camera preview, you get a countdown before scrolling starts, and you can use the front or rear camera.

• Can I use the teleprompter during a Zoom call?

  Yes, on the Mac. Ghost Mode floats a semi-transparent prompter over every app, so you can put it right under your webcam during Zoom, Teams, Meet or a live

• Do I need an account to use the app?

  No. There's no registration, email or password. Open the app and start reading. Your scripts sync through your own iCloud.

• Which file formats can I import?

  PDF, Word (.docx), Rich Text (.rtf), Markdown and plain text, from Files, iCloud Drive, Dropbox or Google Drive.

• Which foot pedals and remotes work with the app?

  Any Bluetooth pedal, page turner or remote that pairs as a keyboard. AirTurn and iRig style pedals send paging keys or arrows; shutter remotes in keyboard

• Can I control the teleprompter with my Apple Watch?

  Yes. Play, pause, adjust speed and jump from your wrist, with the script title and elapsed and remaining time on screen.

• Can I use my iPhone as a remote for the Mac?

  Yes. Pair the iPhone with the Mac app over your local network, then play, pause, change speed and jump from your hand.

• Is Teleprompter Premium+ free?

  Yes, the app is free with up to 3 scripts and full teleprompter playback. Teleprompter Plus unlocks unlimited scripts, voice scrolling, video recording, iC

• How do I send a script to someone else to read?

  Write or paste the script on this website, publish it, and send the link. The reader taps it and the script opens straight in the app, or in a browser tele

• What scroll speed should I use?

  Start around a natural conversational pace, about 130 to 160 words per minute, and adjust until you're never waiting for or chasing the text. Measure your

• How do I look natural reading a teleprompter?

  Put the text as close to the lens as possible, make it big enough that you don't squint, keep lines short, and write the script the way you speak. Rehearse

• Does the app work on iPad?

  Yes. It's one app for iPhone, iPad and Mac, and an iPad is ideal in a beam splitter rig or on a lectern.

• What are [bracket] notes in a script?

  Anything inside square brackets is a note to yourself, like [pause] or [show product]. With voice scrolling, the highlight moves past it as soon as you say

• How long will my script take to read?

  At about 150 words per minute, 150 words is roughly one minute. Paste your script into the free script timer to see the exact length at your own pace, and