If you’re planning educational videos, voice-overs, presentations or podcasts, here's a handy online tool to consider:
WordToTime – word to time converter**What it does:**
It lets you paste text, input word or character count, then estimate how long your script takes to speak or read aloud. It’s especially useful for creating learning modules where timing matters.
Key features:
- Mode options for narration, reading, video voice-over and podcasts
- Adjustable speech pace (slow / average / fast), plus ability to set a custom WPM
- Pause modelling based on punctuation / paragraph breaks for realistic timing
- Supports multiple languages including Chinese (character-based count)
- Fully browser-based — no uploads, your script remains private
Use the links below for specific features:
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Word to Time
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Speech to Time
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WPM TestIf you’re developing online courses, timing your modules or editing scripts for voice-over work, this tool might make your planning easier.
Thanks and happy creating!