Words → minutes
Script Timer (Words to Minutes)
Paste a voiceover script (or enter a word count) and get an estimated runtime at your speaking pace. Useful for ads, training modules, and YouTube scripts before you hit record.
Quick answer
Script Timer is a free browser tool on Knowlify. Use it below with no signup. Your inputs stay in the browser session. For narrated training videos from documents, use https://create.knowlify.com.
How it works
Three steps, no account
01
Paste the script
Or enter a manual word count if you only have a draft length.
02
Set speaking pace
Typical narration sits around 140–160 words per minute. Slow down for training.
03
Read the estimate
Use the minutes to trim copy or plan B-roll before production.
FAQ
Questions people ask about Script Timer
Is this script timer free?+
Yes. script timer on Knowlify is free to use with no signup, no watermark, and no account required.
How many words per minute for a video script?+
Conversational voiceover is often 140–160 WPM. Training and complex topics may need 120–140 WPM so learners can follow.
How do I convert words to minutes?+
Minutes ≈ word count ÷ WPM. This tool does that math and shows the result as you edit.
Is a script timer accurate?+
It is an estimate. Pauses, demos, and on-screen reading time can add length. Record a short sample to calibrate your true pace.
Do I need an account?+
No. Open the tool, use it in your browser, and download or copy the result.
Does this work on Mac and Windows?+
Yes. It runs in modern desktop browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari). Very large media files need enough device memory.
Need a full video, not just a utility?
Script timed? Generate the narrated video from your document in Knowlify.