Market4MeVideo Script Timer
Match your script to your target length. This free script timer estimates how long your script takes to say out loud at your chosen pace — and tells you the word budget for a 30-second video.
Spoken duration
0s
at 130 words/min
Words
0
For a 30s video
~65 words
Short-form sweet spot is 15–34 seconds. A conversational pace is ~130 words/min, so aim for ~65 words for a 30-second video. Keep the hook in the first 3 seconds.
Free • No signup • Built by Market4Me.ai
How to use it
1
Paste your script.
2
Choose a speaking pace.
3
See the estimated runtime and your 30-second word target.
Want this done for you?
This tool gives you the starting point. Market4Me.ai writes, generates and schedules the actual videos — on autopilot, from $49/month.
Start free →Frequently asked questions
How many words is a 30-second video?
About 65 words at a conversational pace (~130 words per minute). Slower, punchier delivery uses fewer; fast-paced uses more.
What’s the ideal short-form length?
15–34 seconds tends to maximise completion rate, which the algorithm rewards. Cut anything that doesn’t earn its place.