You already have everything you need on your laptop: a screen, a webcam, and a browser. This turns that into a teleprompter. Paste a script or a Google Docs link, go fullscreen, and your words scroll in white on a black background while you look just above the camera.
Key takeaways
- ✓Runs in any modern browser on your laptop — nothing to install or update.
- ✓Read from the screen while you record talking-head video, webinars, or a Zoom call.
- ✓Keyboard shortcuts handle play, pause, and speed without touching the mouse.
- ✓Voice-follow mode keeps your spoken line at the eye-line, so the text waits for you.
Why read from your laptop instead of a separate device
A dedicated teleprompter rig means hardware, mounting, and another thing to charge. Your laptop is already open in front of you. Put the scrolling text near the top of the screen, sit the webcam just above it, and your eyes stay close to the lens — which is what makes you look like you're talking to the viewer, not reading.
Because it's browser-based, there's nothing to download from an app store and no updates to install. Open a tab and you're ready.
Set it up in under a minute
- Open the teleprompter in your laptop browser.
- Paste a Google Docs link shared as "Anyone with the link," or paste raw text straight in.
- Press F for true fullscreen — black screen, white text, edge to edge.
- Pick a scroll mode: Manual, Voice-follow, or Fixed-time.
- Hit Space to start, and read while your webcam records.
Three ways to control the scroll
Manual lets you set a speed and nudge it faster or slower with the arrow keys as you go. Good when you know your pacing.
Voice-follow uses speech recognition to keep the line you're saying right at the eye-line, and it pauses when you pause. The text follows your voice instead of a fixed speed, so you never race to catch up or wait for slow text. It works in Chrome and Edge on your laptop. This is the part people switch for — more in recording without memorizing.
Fixed-time takes a target duration and works out the speed for you. Handy when a webinar segment or video has to land at, say, three minutes.
Built for recording sessions
Adjust font size, column width, and line height so the text is easy to read from where you sit. Turn on the eye-line marker to fix your gaze, and use the 3-2-1 countdown so you're not scrambling at the start of a take. Keyboard shortcuts mean you can run the whole thing without breaking eye contact: Space to play and pause, arrows for speed, F for fullscreen. You can also drag or use the wheel to scrub back to a line you flubbed.
What you need an account for
You can prompt as much as you want, and a free account saves one script and includes voice-follow and every control. Pro is $12/mo or $120/yr for 25 scripts, live Google Docs sync, fixed-time mode, and per-script settings. Studio is $29/mo or $290/yr for unlimited scripts and priority support.
Try DocPrompter free
Open a tab, paste your script, and record your next take from your laptop.
Start prompting — freeFrequently asked questions
Do I need to install anything on my laptop?+
No. It runs in any modern browser. Open a tab, paste your script or a Google Docs link, and go fullscreen — there's nothing to download or update.
Can I record with my webcam at the same time?+
Yes. The prompter scrolls in one window while your recording or meeting app uses the webcam. Keep the prompter near the top of the screen so your eyes stay close to the lens.
Which browsers support voice-follow on a laptop?+
Voice-follow uses speech recognition, which works in Chrome and Edge on a laptop. Manual and Fixed-time modes work in any modern browser.
Will this work for webinars and Zoom calls?+
Yes. Run the prompter in its own window alongside your webinar or Zoom window, and read from it while you present or record.
Is it really free?+
Yes. A free account saves one script and includes unlimited prompting, voice-follow, and all controls. Paid plans add more saved scripts, live Doc sync, and fixed-time mode.