Rich-text emphasis
Apply bold, italic and underline to the exact words that need attention. Keep the emphasis in the script so a change of speaker, key phrase or delivery cue is easy to recognize.
Read the guideThe comeback starts here
ZaPrompt is back.
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You bring the story. ZaPrompt brings the words into focus — from your first edit to your most confident take.
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A clearer view of your next take
✦Rich text with real character↗Operator control. Talent focus.◎Six interface languages
FROM SCRIPT TO SPOTLIGHT
Your words. Ready for their moment.
Shape your script with rich text, color and clear cues. Then bring it to life in a focused prompting view.
Make every word yours.
Build emphasis into the script with color, formatting and production cues. Keep private notes close by.
Find your flow.
Set a comfortable pace, adjust the reading guides and keep control while your presenter stays focused.
Captured from the running ZaPrompt OnAir macOS demo with a sample script; connected-device graphics are illustrations.
Download the rich-text sample scriptEVERY DETAIL, EXPLAINED
Explore the features behind your next great take.
37 practical tools for writing, organizing, rehearsing and delivering. Choose a part of the workflow, then open its guide for setup details.
Writing & formatting
Give every line its own intention.
Fonts and proportional sizes
Choose a font and set editor text from 6 to 144 points. Larger and smaller passages stay proportional when the script is scaled for prompting; the body-lines setting controls the overall reading size.
Read the guideScript colors
Choose a palette color or enter a hex value for selected text. Color-code speakers, pauses or important phrases, and choose an editor background that makes the contrast easy to check.
Read the guideLists and alignment
Build numbered or bulleted sections, adjust indentation and align paragraphs. Give a multi-part script a clear structure while retaining supported formatting in the prompting view.
Read the guideFind and replace
Locate a word or phrase, move through matches and replace one match or all matches. Update a product name or repeated pronunciation cue without manually combing through the script.
Read the guidePrivate production notes
Keep camera directions, reminders and other operator notes beside the editor. Notes do not appear on talent screens; portable .zprompt exports include them, so check before sharing a file.
Read the guideLibrary & organization
Keep each production ready to find.
Project organization
Create and rename projects, then move scripts into the right production. Switch between a project, all scripts and unassigned work; deleting a project preserves its scripts.
Read the guideScript and project search
Choose whether to search scripts or project names. Find the right piece of work from the library instead of opening each production to look for it.
Read the guideFavorites
Star a script to make it stand out in your library. Keep frequently used openings, recurring segments and the scripts you return to easy to recognize.
Read the guideDuplicate scripts
Make a separate copy of an existing script. Prepare a new episode or an alternate take while keeping the original available for comparison.
Read the guideDrag-and-drop ordering
Drag scripts into the order you want or move them to a project. Arrange the library around your running order instead of relying only on a file name.
Read the guideLocal saving
Script edits are saved automatically in the app’s local database, with a visible error and retry if a write fails. Keep portable exports as backups; local saving is not cloud synchronization.
Read the guidePrompting & readability
Build a reading view that feels right.
Variable and reverse speed
Adjust the prompting speed before or during a run, including backward scrolling. Slow down for a difficult line, pause for a beat and resume at a pace that matches the speaker.
Read the guideReading size and smoothness
Set the body text density from 4 to 20 lines per screen and tune scroll smoothness. Match the reading size and movement to the distance between the presenter and the display.
Read the guideIndependent margins
Adjust the left and right margins separately. Shape a comfortable reading column and avoid asking the presenter to scan from one edge of a wide screen to the other.
Read the guideAdjustable reading guides
Show or hide the left and right reading brackets and arrows. Drag the guide position in the prompting view to put the reading target where your presenter needs it.
Read the guideCountdown and paused start
Choose no countdown or a 5, 10, 15 or 20-second lead-in, and decide whether a run starts paused. Give the presenter time to settle before the words begin moving.
Read the guidePage-by-page prompting
Switch from continuous scrolling to paging mode. Up/Down arrows or the mouse wheel move one screen at a time; paging mode skips the countdown.
Read the guideDelivery & rehearsal
Stay in control from first word to final cue.
Looped playback
Enable looping to return to the beginning when a script reaches the end. Useful for repeated practice or a continuously presented message; the opening countdown is not repeated on each loop.
Read the guidePosition and line navigation
Seek with the progress slider, jump backward or forward, or go directly to a line. Start from the editor caret when needed so you can pick up a section without replaying the whole script.
Read the guideNamed bookmarks
Add bookmarks during prompting, name or rename them and jump between cues. Saved positions are tied to the current script and layout; changed content may require fresh bookmarks.
Read the guideProgress and timing
See the current line, total lines, elapsed time and estimated time remaining. Timing follows the prompting run and current pace, giving the operator a useful reference during delivery.
Read the guideFullscreen and hidden controls
Enter fullscreen and hide or reveal the operator controls. Keep the reading view focused, then bring transport controls back when an adjustment is needed.
Read the guideRehearsal recording and replay
Record scrolling movement, pauses and speed changes, then replay the latest saved rehearsal. It records prompting timing rather than camera video or microphone audio; script or layout changes require a new rehearsal.
Read the guideScreens & connections
Give every screen the right job.
Separate operator and talent views
Keep transport controls on the computer while a compatible external Mac display shows the clean script. The presenter can concentrate on reading while the operator manages the run.
Read the guideMirroring and vertical flip
Set horizontal mirroring and vertical flip separately for the operator and talent views. Match the text to compatible teleprompter glass without forcing the operator to read the same orientation.
Read the guidePer-display rotation
Choose the orientation of individual talent displays. Adapt a portrait or landscape setup to the screen you are using and verify the result on the actual device before the take.
Read the guideOutput and layout control
Enable or disable individual talent outputs and choose a layout reference. Other connected screens preserve that reference’s line layout; disabled outputs remain blank rather than showing operator controls.
Read the guidePhone browser talent screen
Open the current session invitation in a compatible phone browser on the same reachable local network. Manage connected screens and connection tuning from the operator; fullscreen and wake behavior depend on the device.
Read the guideNearby operator discovery
In compatible native talent mode, discover a nearby operator on the local network and request pairing. The operator allows or declines that request; a browser invitation uses a separate connection flow.
Read the guideControls & files
Work with your tools, your language and your scripts.
Configurable keyboard shortcuts
Map key combinations for playback, speed, smoothness, bookmarks and text size. Swap the speed and smoothness arrow keys if that suits your workflow, or restore the default assignments.
Read the guideHandheld remote mapping
Assign supported keyboard-emulating or gamepad buttons to prompting actions. Save the mappings across scripts and test the actual device; proprietary remotes are not automatically compatible.
Read the guideMouse wheel and swipe control
Choose mouse-wheel speed control or use supported swipe input to adjust the run. Configure the behavior for your operating style; in paging mode, the wheel advances by a screen instead.
Read the guideSix interface languages
Switch the app interface between English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese and Simplified Chinese. The website and guides use the same six-language selection; your script text remains your own.
Read the guideScript import
Bring in plain text, RTF, legacy .zap and portable .zprompt files. Review formatting and any imported legacy settings before prompting; DOCX and PDF import are not currently included.
Read the guidePortable and text export
Export a .zprompt document with supported formatting, settings and private notes, or a plain-text copy without formatting or notes. Move a prepared script between installations and keep an independent backup.
Read the guidePhone and tablet remote
Scan the remote QR code on a compatible phone or tablet on the same local network. See the live script, tap to play or pause, swipe to change speed or position, and pinch to adjust text size.
Read the guideA SMALLER SETUP. A BIGGER POSSIBILITY.
Your laptop runs the show.
Your phone carries the words.
Turn a compatible phone browser into a talent screen over the same local network. Keep your operator controls on the computer and a clean script in front of the presenter.
A browser, not another install.Open the current invitation on the talent device.
One local production.Computer and phone need the same reachable local network.
Set up with confidence.Check fullscreen, orientation and connection on your own device before a take.
PICTURE YOUR SETUP
See how your workspace comes together.
Three ways to bring the script, the presenter and the controls into the right places.
Illustrated setup
One laptop. More places to read.
Use the current session invitation to open a clean talent view in a compatible phone, tablet or computer browser. The operator keeps control on the laptop while the presenter reads from the screen that fits the setup.
Open the setup guide
Illustrated setup
Direction stays with the operator.
Keep private production notes and playback controls beside your script on the computer. Talent screens show the reading view, with a shared layout reference preserving the same line breaks across the connected views.
Open the setup guide
Illustrated setup
Put the right controls in reach.
Customize keyboard shortcuts or map supported keyboard-emulating remote and gamepad inputs to prompting actions. Choose how you pause, change pace and navigate, then check the actual device; compatibility depends on the device and platform.
Open the setup guideThese are setup illustrations, not hardware footage. Browser screens need the same reachable, trusted local network. Test your display and controller on the device and platform you plan to use.
CLOSER TO THE LENS
Keep your eyes on the connection.
Bring your script into view with a compatible camera-mounted teleprompter. Mirroring and display controls help you match the prompt to your equipment.
Explore talent display setupTeleprompter hardware is sold separately. Check your display connection and the equipment you plan to use.
MEET YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Less searching for words.
More being in the moment.
Follow a real ZaPrompt OnAir session from preparing a rich-text script to controlling a confident read. See projects, editing, prompting, connected screens and rehearsal in one chaptered sales tour.
Explore the chapters and translated transcriptReal footage from a native macOS demonstration build using ZaPrompt’s production interface. Connection and teleprompter sequences are labeled illustrations. English narration and English captions; the chaptered tour includes a transcript in your selected language.
MAKE ROOM FOR YOUR MESSAGE
Different stages.
The same need to connect.
From a quiet recording space to a busy production, build a prompting workflow around the way you work.
Creators & educators
Keep a lesson, product story or next episode on track while leaving room for your own personality.
Presenters & speakers
Turn a prepared message into a practiced delivery, with visible cues and a pace that feels comfortable.
Studios & production teams
Keep projects organized and give the operator and presenter the views they each need.
BUILD YOUR SETUP
Desktop control.
More ways to read.
The app shown here is the macOS build. Windows is a target platform; approved desktop downloads appear as releases become available. Compatible phone browsers can join a local talent session.
Check setup guides and current availabilityYOUR NEXT GREAT TAKE
A clear plan for your next production.
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A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
Before your next take.
More questions? Browse the guides or ask the support community.
Visit supportHow does the free trial work?
Submit the trial form with your contact details and follow-up email consent, then verify your email. We email an access link with available downloads and activation status. Requesting or verifying does not start the trial clock. The form shows the current trial period.
Will the trial charge me automatically?
No. The trial requires no payment card and does not automatically become a paid subscription. You choose a paid plan separately when you are ready.
Can I use my phone as the talent screen?
A compatible phone browser can open the operator’s current invitation on the same reachable local network. This is a local talent display, not an Internet remote-production service. Browser fullscreen and wake behavior depend on your device.
Do I need a physical teleprompter?
You can prompt on the computer or use a compatible talent display. A camera-mounted teleprompter is optional hardware. Mirroring and rotation help with compatible setups; test your actual equipment before production.
Can I bring my existing scripts?
Import plain text, RTF, legacy .zap or portable .zprompt documents. Check imported formatting before a take. Portable exports retain supported formatting and settings; plain text is text only. DOCX and PDF import are not currently included.
Does rehearsal recording capture my camera?
Rehearsal recording saves prompting movement and timing so you can replay a practiced run. It does not record camera video or microphone audio.
Which languages can I use?
The app and website interfaces support English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese and Simplified Chinese. Script text is your own; check your chosen fonts and text layout in the prompting view.
The comeback starts here
Your next take
starts here.
Bring your words. Find your rhythm. Put the focus back on the story.