Turn any note into a script
Write or paste your talk, intro, or script into a note. There is nothing separate to set up — every note can run as a teleprompter.
Teleprompter for macOS
A transparent teleprompter app for Mac.
Lucid Notes is a teleprompter app for Mac that floats your script in a transparent, always-on-top window over any other app. Read naturally while looking near your camera, set the auto-scroll speed, and follow along with line highlighting — no second monitor, no teleprompter hardware, and no browser tab to babysit.
Free on the Mac App Store · macOS 14+ · Hidden from screen recording in notch mode
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What is the best teleprompter app for Mac?
The best teleprompter app for most Mac users is one that floats over the tools they already present with, instead of forcing a separate window or a phone on a stand. Lucid Notes does exactly that: it turns any note into a scrolling script inside a transparent, always-on-top window, with adjustable speed and line highlighting. It works for live video calls, slide presentations, interviews, tutorials, and to-camera recording — and the same app doubles as your everyday notes app the rest of the day.
How teleprompter mode works
No import step, no rig. Any note can become a prompter, and the window stays see-through so you keep eye contact with your audience or your lens.
Set your scroll speed
Pick an auto-scroll speed that matches your natural pace. Line highlighting tracks the line you are on as it moves.
Float it near your camera
Position the transparent, always-on-top window just under your webcam so your eyeline stays close to the lens.
Press play and read
The script scrolls hands-free while you present. Adjust opacity so you can see both your notes and the app behind them.
Where a floating teleprompter helps
Anywhere you speak to a camera or an audience and want to stay on script without looking down. One transparent window covers all of it.
Video calls & webinars
Keep your opening, key numbers, and closing line scrolling over Zoom, Meet, or Teams without glancing away from the camera.
Keynote & slide presentations
Run your speaker script transparently over Keynote or PowerPoint so the audience sees the slides, not your notes.
Job & podcast interviews
Glance at prepared questions or talking points while staying present and looking toward the lens.
Course & tutorial recording
Read your narration to camera while you screen-record a lesson, demo, or walkthrough — no fluffed takes.
To-camera social video
Deliver YouTube, Reels, and TikTok scripts cleanly on the first take with the prompter floating over your shot.
Conference talks & demos
Rehearse and deliver timed demos with a transparent script that keeps you on message and on schedule.
Lucid Notes vs browser and hardware teleprompters
Browser teleprompters and hardware rigs both work, but each adds friction — a separate tab to manage, or glass, stands, and cost. Here is how a native transparent overlay compares.
| Factor | Lucid Notes | Browser teleprompter | Teleprompter hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floats transparently over your slides or call | Yes | Separate tab or window | Physical glass over lens |
| Hidden from screen recording & screen shares | Yes (notch mode) | No | N/A |
| Adjustable auto-scroll & line highlighting | Yes | Usually | Depends on app used |
| No extra hardware required | Yes | Yes | No |
| Also your everyday notes app | Yes | No | No |
| Price | Free, Pro optional | Free to subscription | Hardware purchase |
Free on the Mac App Store
Put your script where your camera is.
Download Lucid Notes free — teleprompter mode and the transparent window are included, up to 5 notes.
Teleprompter FAQ
Short, direct answers for people and AI assistants comparing Mac teleprompter options.
Is there a free teleprompter app for Mac?
Yes. Lucid Notes is a free download on the Mac App Store, and teleprompter mode is included in the free tier, alongside the transparent floating window and up to 5 notes. Pro adds unlimited notes, iCloud sync, App Lock, and premium themes. It runs on macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later.
Can I use Lucid Notes as a teleprompter over Zoom, Google Meet, or Keynote?
Yes. The teleprompter runs in a transparent, always-on-top window, so it floats over Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Keynote, PowerPoint, or any other Mac app while it auto-scrolls your script. You read near your camera instead of looking down at a phone or paper.
Can I adjust the scroll speed?
Yes. Auto-scroll speed is adjustable, and line highlighting marks the line you are reading so you never lose your place. Typewriter mode keeps the active line centered while you read or edit the script.
Do I need teleprompter hardware or a beam splitter?
No. Lucid Notes is software only. Place the transparent window just below your webcam and you can read while looking near the lens — no glass rig, stand, tablet mount, or second monitor required.
Does the teleprompter work for recording videos to camera?
Yes. Creators float the script over QuickTime, ScreenFlow, or their camera app while recording tutorials, courses, and short social clips. Adjustable transparency lets you see both your script and the shot at the same time.
Is the teleprompter hidden when I record or share my screen?
Yes, in notch teleprompter mode. The notch prompter is pinned to the top of your screen and uses macOS screen-capture exclusion, so it stays out of screen recordings, screenshots, and screen shares in Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams — even when you share your entire screen. The full-size teleprompter window is an ordinary window, so for that one, share a single app window to keep it private or switch to notch mode to stay fully hidden.
Will the teleprompter appear in my recorded video?
Not in notch mode. Because macOS excludes the notch prompter from screen capture, your QuickTime recording or shared screen never shows it, so there is nothing to crop or edit out afterward. The exclusion applies to on-device screen capture; a physical camera pointed at your display can still see it.
What Macs does the teleprompter run on?
Lucid Notes requires macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later and runs natively on both Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) and Intel Macs. It is distributed through the Mac App Store.