Paste your script, get its running time — not just the total, but every paragraph timed separately with a running clock, so you can see exactly which section is eating your budget. Built for speeches, video scripts, voice-over copy and podcast segments.
Each paragraph gets its own timing — spot the section eating your time budget. Everything runs in your browser.
Why per-paragraph timing changes editing
A total time tells you that you are over; per-paragraph timing tells you where. Most scripts lose their slot in one or two bloated sections — usually the setup — and the running-total column shows the exact minute mark where each section lands, which is also how professional voice-over studios quote work. For voice-over pacing, use the 160 wpm setting; for stage delivery, 140 or slower — the speaking rate guide explains the ranges, and you can measure your own rate there in a minute. Starting from a time slot instead of a script? The minutes to words calculator gives you the word target first.
FAQ
How long is my script?
Words ÷ pace: a 700-word script runs 5:00 at 140 wpm, 4:22 at 160 wpm. Paste it above for exact per-paragraph numbers.
What pace do voice-over artists read at?
Around 150–160 wpm for standard narration — use the voice-over setting for realistic VO timings.
Does the timer store my script?
No — everything runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or saved.