Estimate Narration Length
Get an estimated reading duration for your script, useful for voiceover planning and video timing.
Script Timer
Enter your script text, language, and desired speaking pace. The Agent counts the words and applies your selected delivery speed to produce a planning estimate, allowing you to compare various options.
The Agent will count the words and apply your selected pace to estimate the reading duration.
What It Is
Understanding the Script Timer
Script Timer estimates how long a given script will take to read aloud. It analyzes the word count of your text and applies a chosen speaking pace to provide a planning duration for voiceovers, presentations, or video segments.
The Script Timer helps creators manage content length and helps narration fit within specific time constraints. It offers a practical way to check script timing before recording, allowing for adjustments to meet target durations.
Adjust Speaking Speed
Select a speaking pace (e.g., slow, normal, fast) to see how it impacts the overall script duration.
Word Count Basis
The estimate is based on the word count of your script, providing a clear and measurable foundation.
How It Works
Using the Script Timer
Estimate your script's reading duration in three straightforward steps.
Paste Your Script
Enter your full script text into the composer. You can also specify if certain sections are stage directions or notes to be excluded from the count.
Choose Language and Pace
Choose the language of your script and your desired speaking pace. The Agent will interpret these settings for the duration estimate.
Review Your Estimate
Inspect the estimated reading duration. The Agent will show the assumptions used, and you can compare different pace options to adjust your script as needed.
Key Features
Script Timer Capabilities
The Agent makes specific decisions to provide useful script timing estimates for your planning needs.
Interpret Language and Pace
The Agent interprets your selected script language and desired speaking pace to apply appropriate word-per-minute rates.
Separate Spoken Text
When instructed, the Agent can differentiate between spoken text and non-spoken notes or stage directions, excluding them from the word count.
Display Calculation Assumptions
The Agent clearly presents the assumptions behind the duration estimate, including the words-per-minute rate used for the calculation.
Compare Delivery Options
You can easily compare how different speaking paces (e.g., slow, normal, fast) would affect your script's overall reading duration.
Questions & Answers
Script Timer FAQs
How is script duration estimated?
The script duration is estimated by counting the words in your script and dividing that by a standard words-per-minute rate associated with your chosen speaking pace and language.
Can I choose a custom speaking pace?
Yes, you can state your desired speaking pace (e.g., slow, normal, fast) to match your intended delivery style.
Do stage directions count?
By default, all text is counted. However, you can instruct the Agent to ignore specific sections or formatting that represent stage directions or non-spoken notes.
Why can actual narration run longer?
The estimate is text-based. Actual narration can vary due to natural pauses, emphasis, speaker's personal delivery style, and ad-libs, which are not accounted for in the word count.
Can I compare multiple pace options?
Yes, the tool allows you to easily switch between different speaking paces to see how the estimated duration changes, helping you choose a suitable option for your content.
Ready to Try?
Start Timing Your Scripts
Plan your video and narration timing using Pexo's Script Timer, so your content fits within your target duration.