What is a Teleprompter?
A teleprompter (also called a prompter or autocue) displays scrolling text for a speaker to read while looking at the camera. Originally used in TV studios, modern teleprompters are software apps that run on your computer or phone. Telepront goes further with AI that listens to your voice and scrolls automatically.
See It in Action
A teleprompter is a device or application that displays scrolling text for a speaker to read while looking at the camera or audience. Originally invented for television news broadcasts in the 1950s, teleprompters have evolved from mechanical paper scrolls to mirror-based systems to purely digital software solutions.
Modern teleprompters are software apps that run on your computer or phone. They display your script as scrolling text, and advanced versions use AI speech recognition to match the scroll speed to your voice. This means the text follows your natural speaking pace instead of forcing you to match a fixed speed. Software teleprompters have made this technology accessible to anyone with a computer.
Key Features
How to Get Started
Understand the basics
A teleprompter scrolls your script text so you can read while looking at the camera.
Choose software over hardware
For most creators, a software teleprompter on your existing computer is all you need.
Write a short test script
Start with 100-200 words to get comfortable with reading from a teleprompter.
Practice looking natural
The goal is to read without looking like you're reading — this takes a few tries to master.
Tips from Creators
Everyone from news anchors to YouTubers to presidents uses teleprompters — there's no shame in using one.
The key to natural teleprompter delivery is knowing your script well enough that you're confirming, not discovering, each line.
Start with bullet points if full scripts feel unnatural — you can graduate to full scripts as you get comfortable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who uses teleprompters?
News anchors, YouTubers, podcasters, business presenters, educators, politicians, and anyone who delivers scripted content on camera.
Is using a teleprompter cheating?
No. Every professional broadcaster uses one. It helps you deliver polished content while maintaining eye contact.
How does AI voice tracking work?
The app uses speech recognition to match your spoken words to the script text, then scrolls to keep the current position visible.
Ready to try it?
Free on the Mac App Store. No account needed.
Download on Mac App Store