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VIRTUAL PROMPTER

Turn any screen into a teleprompter with Elgato Studio.

SEE WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT

You’ve probably heard a teleprompter makes recording faster and less stressful. But if you’ve never used one, it’s hard to justify the investment on a hunch. Virtual Prompter lets you find out for free, on the computer you already have.

FEWER TAKES

Go from start to finish without losing your place.

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10x

FEWER STUMBLES

when reading instead of speaking off the cuff

Ums, repeats, and restarts often come from searching for the next word. With your script in front of you, there’s far less to trip you up mid-take.

Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier
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BETTER DELIVERY

Read every word and still keep eye contact.

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STUDIES SHOW

eye contact helps viewers learn

Looking into the camera also builds a stronger connection with your audience. Virtual Prompter keeps your lines right where your eyes need to be.

Educational Psychology Review
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STRONGER PRESENCE

Make a confident impression at work.

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26%

OF PROMOTIONS

come down to presence

On camera, confidence shapes how others see you. Virtual Prompter helps you show up prepared, from quick check-ins to big presentations.

Harvard Business Review
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KEEP IT SIMPLE

Dock your script at the top of your laptop or monitor, right below the camera, so you can read while looking at your audience. It’s free in Studio, for as long as you like.

TAKE IT FURTHER

With Virtual Prompter Pro, you can move and resize your script however you like. You can even take it full screen on a teleprompter you already own, giving it better software.

POWERED BY STUDIO

Everything pro teleprompter software should do, and then some.

A REAL SCRIPT EDITOR

Write, edit, and organize your scripts in one place

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PRESENT LIKE A PRO

Full control over how your script looks and scrolls

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VOICE SYNC

Scrolling that keeps up as you speak

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STREAM DECK CONTROL

Like having your own production crew

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HEY, CHAT

Meet your viewers eye to eye

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START FREE, GO PRO ANYTIME

Free

Included in Studio

All the essentials:

  • Docked placement
  • Script and Chat modes
  • Voice Sync
  • No time limits
Pro

From US$2.99/mo

Everything in Free, plus:

  • Floating placement
  • Fullscreen on any display
  • One plan for all your computers
  • MonthlyUS$2.99/month
  • Yearly2 months freeUS$29.90/year
  • LifetimeUS$49.99 one-time
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Already own an Elgato Prompter? Floating is included while it’s connected. No purchase needed.

BEYOND VIRTUAL

With a physical Prompter, your script sits right in front of the lens, not just near it. Find the one that fits your setup.
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Prompter XL
Basic info
Price
Description
Compact teleprompter
Studio teleprompter
Rating
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Display
Screen size
9"
15.6"
Resolution
1024 x 600 px
1920 x 1080 px (Full HD)
Refresh rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
Brightness
400 nits
600 nits
Recommended range
Up to 1.8 m / 6 ft
Up to 4.6 m / 15 ft
Power consumption
4.5 Watt
15 Watt
I/O
USB-C
USB-C (3.2)
On-device controls
Power button
Detachable display
Hardware
Body material
Polymer
Plastic with metal skeleton
Camera bracket material
Polymer
Aluminum
Glass material
70/30 beamsplitter
70/30 beamsplitter
Glass measurements
1.1 x 200 x 180 mm
1.1 x 360 x 290 mm
Detachable glass
For travel and cleaning
Mounting points
2 x 1/4" threads
2 x 1/4" and 1 x 3/8" threads
Best mounted on
Multi Mount, tripods, desk stands, mic arms
Professional tripods, C-stands
Accessory mounting
Lights, shotgun mics, etc.
2 x cold-shoe mounts
Cold-shoe rail
Weight
Without accessories
690 g / 1.5 lbs
2,973 g / 6.6 lbs
Dimensions
D x W x H, with camera bracket
282 x 224 x 219 mm (11.1 x 8.9 x 8.6 in)
493 x 396 x 295 mm (19.4 × 15.6 × 11.6 in)
Compatibility
Backplates included
Ring, universal, Facecam Pro
Ring, universal
Custom backplate support
3D files included
Max length
Camera + lens
11 cm / 4.3 in
22 cm / 8.7 in
Max lens clearance
Without backplate
85 mm
85 mm
Max field of view
With universal backplate
20 mm (≈94° diagonal)
20 mm (≈94° diagonal)
Max load
When using camera bracket
3 kg / 6.6 lbs
5 kg / 11 lbs
Included step-up rings
Supported lens sizes
49, 52, 55, 58, 62, 67, 72, 77, 82 mm
49, 52, 55, 58, 62, 67, 72, 77, 82 mm
Webcam support
Varies by webcam model
Smartphone support
Varies by phone model
Pro camera support
Varies by camera model
Studio camera support
Varies by camera model
Max lens diameter
Without backplate
160 mm
160 mm
Software
Software included
Elgato Studio app
Script manager
Display mode
For use as a monitor
Voice Sync
Smart voice tracking
Twitch chat integration
Works with Stream Deck
With Elgato Studio plugin
System requirements
OS
Windows, macOS, Android
Windows, macOS, Android
USB requirements
USB 3.0 or newer
USB 3.2 or newer
Single-cable setup
Delivers power and data
Included cable
USB C-to-A 3.0
USB C-to-C 3.2
Other supported cables
USB C-to-C 3.0 or newer

Is Virtual Prompter really free?

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Can I use Virtual Prompter with a teleprompter I already own?

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