Script narration timer
Paste your narration, choose the output type, set the speaking pace, then review the estimated read time and optional read-aloud preview. Different formats run at different speeds — an eLearning module is measured, a commercial is quick and punchy.
- Step 1
Paste your script
- Step 2
Choose output type
- Step 3
Set speaking pace
Output type
Different formats use different default reading speeds.
Narration speed
130 wpmApply a preset or fine-tune the pace with the slider.
Estimated duration
Uses your browser's voice engine at the chosen speed to verify timing.
Target duration
Set a target runtime. We subtract planned section holds, then suggest a word budget at the current pace.
Set a target above to compare your script against it.
Section timing
Blank line = new slide or sceneEach block between blank lines is one section. Add hold time for on-screen pauses; totals include it.
Paste a script to see per-section timing.
Total narration
0:00
Total run (incl. holds)
0:00
0
words/sentence
130
actual wpm
0
decimal min