Calculate how long your voice-over script runs
A script that is too long means a rushed voice-over, a video that runs over or lines cut in the edit. Paste your text below: the duration updates live at a calm, normal or fast pace, with the number of words to cut to fit each format.
Start typing: the duration updates live.
Turn this script into a videoHow many words for a 30-second video?
A natural voice-over reads at about 2.5 words per second (150 words per minute). That is the pace of our ManyMotion voices, measured on hundreds of videos.
| Video length | Calm (2.1 words/s) | Normal (2.5 words/s) | Fast (3 words/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 s | 30 words | 35 words | 45 words |
| 30 s | 60 words | 75 words | 90 words |
| 60 s | 125 words | 150 words | 180 words |
| 90 s | 190 words | 225 words | 270 words |
Writing a script that fits
- One idea per sentence, 10 to 18 words.
- Hook first: the first sentence should fit in 2 seconds.
- Cut filler words: “really”, “actually”, “just”.
- One call to action, at the end.
Then turn your text into an animated video with a voice-over video.
Frequently asked questions
How many words per minute for a voice-over?
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About 150 words per minute at a normal pace, 125 at a calm pace (corporate, luxury) and 180 at a fast pace (energetic ads, TikTok).
Does it work for other languages?
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Yes, paces are similar in French and Spanish. German words are longer: count slightly fewer words per second.
Can I turn my script into a video?
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Yes: the button under the calculator sends your script to the ManyMotion studio, which creates the animated video with voice-over, music and sound effects.