How to use it
- 1Pick a narration pace
Calm for bedtime and meditative content, natural for storytelling, fast for facts and explainers.
- 2Paste your script
The calculator counts words and estimates the spoken length as you type.
- 3Trim to target
Use the table to see how many words fit your target length, and cut until you are there.
How many words is a 60-second Short?
Roughly 130 to 175 words, depending on delivery. Most faceless storytelling channels land around 150 to 160 words for a minute, which leaves room for a beat after the hook and a pause before the payoff.
YouTube Shorts can now run up to three minutes, but shorter videos are easier to watch to the end, and completion is one of the strongest signals for short-form.
Why count scenes as well as words
Faceless videos hold attention by changing the picture often. A new visual every three to five seconds is a common rhythm, so a 60-second script needs about 15 scenes. The calculator estimates this for you.
FAQ
How many words per minute is a normal speaking pace?
Conversational English is usually 140 to 160 words per minute. Narrators slow down for drama or bedtime content and speed up for fact-heavy explainers.
How long should a YouTube Short be?
Shorts can be up to three minutes long. For new channels, 30 to 60 seconds is a safer target because it is easier to keep viewers to the end.
Does AutoGenShorts fit scripts to length automatically?
Yes. Scripts are written to your chosen video length and the narration is timed to it, so you never have to count words.