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Paste a script, see how long it runs read aloud — and whether it fits Shorts, Reels and TikTok. Speaking rates measured on real narrated shorts.
Questions? Answers.
How many words is a 60-second script?
Roughly 130-190 words of English for AI narration — about 12-17 characters per second on real Nova renders. Hindi, Arabic and Bengali read slower per character, which is why this counts characters, not just words.
Where do the numbers come from?
From measured faceless shorts rendered by Nova's AI voices: the slowest and fastest speaking rates seen for each writing system. English has the most renders behind it; Hindi and Bengali have fewer, so treat those as a guide.
How long can a YouTube Short or Reel be?
YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels both allow up to 3 minutes; TikTok allows up to 10. Most viral faceless shorts sit between 30 and 60 seconds.
Can Nova turn my script into a video?
Yes — press Make this script a video. Nova narrates it with an AI voice, word-timed captions and looping background footage. Your first short is free, no card.
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