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# Narration FAQ

# **Narration FAQ**

Everything you need to know about adding voice, video, and uploaded narration to your Simplebooklet pages.

|| Available on all plans.

## **General Questions**

**What types of narration can I add to my Simplebooklet?**

Simplebooklet supports three narration formats:

* **Voice Only** — record audio directly in your browser

* **Video** — record video and audio using your camera and microphone

* **Upload** — use a pre-recorded audio (MP3, WAV) or video (MP4) file

You can also invite a guest narrator to record on your behalf.


**Can I add narration to every page?**

Yes. You can add a separate narration to each page in your Simplebooklet. Each page stores its own recording independently, so you can narrate all pages, just a few, or only one.


**Do my viewers need an account or plugin to hear narration?**

No. Narration plays directly in the viewer's browser with no account, download, or plugin required.


**Can I have both voice and video narration on the same page?**

No. Each page supports one narration at a time — either voice only or video. You can choose the format that best fits your content on a page-by-page basis.


## **Recording Questions**

**How long can my narration be?**

* **Voice narration** — up to **120 seconds** per page

* **Video narration** — up to **60 seconds** per page

Uploaded audio and video files may have different limits depending on your plan.


**What microphone or camera should I use?**

Any microphone or camera connected to your device will work. You can select your preferred device using the **Select Mic** or **Select Mic/Camera** dropdown at the bottom of the narration drawer before you begin recording.

| Tip: For the best audio quality, use a headset or external microphone and record in a quiet space.


**What browser works best for recording narration?**

Simplebooklet narration is supported across modern browsers. We recommend **Google Chrome** for the best recording experience. Whichever browser you use, make sure it has permission to access your microphone and camera when prompted.


**What is the Teleprompt and can viewers see it?**

The Teleprompt is a personal notes panel inside the narration drawer. You can use it to keep talking points, reminders, or a full script visible while you record. **Only you can see your 

Teleprompt** — it is never visible to your audience.


**Can I redo a recording I'm not happy with?**

Yes. After recording, you can click **Redo** to discard the take and record again before saving. Once you click **Save Recording**, the narration is added to the page, but you can 
always re-record by opening the narration drawer and recording a new version.


## **Uploading Questions**

**What file types can I upload for narration?**

* **Audio** — MP3 or WAV (automatically sets the page to Voice Only Narration)

* **Video** — MP4 recommended (automatically sets the page to Video Narration)

The maximum file size for uploads is **10 MB**.

| Tip: If your file exceeds 10 MB, try compressing it or trimming the recording before uploading.


**Can I replace an uploaded file later?**

Yes. Open the **Record** drawer, switch to the **Upload** tab, and select a new file. Your narration will update instantly.


## **Headshot Questions**

**What is the headshot feature and where does it appear?**

A headshot is an optional photo you can attach to your voice narration. It appears beside the audio playback bar on the page, giving your narration a more personal and professional look.


**How do I add or change my headshot?**

Open the **Record** drawer, go to the **Voice Only Narration** section, and click the **Headshot** button. You can upload a new photo or choose one from your library. To remove it, click your current headshot and select **Remove**.


## **Guest Narrator Questions**

**Can someone else narrate my Simplebooklet?**

Yes. Use the **Invite** feature in the Record tab to generate a link you can share with a guest narrator. You control whether they can narrate a single page or your entire booklet.

| Note: Your guest narrator does not need a Simplebooklet account to submit a recording.


**How do I review and approve a guest narration?**

Open the **Record** tab and click **Invite**. Switch to the **Submissions** tab to play, approve, or reject any submitted recordings. Approved narrations become active on the page immediately.


**Can I disable the invitation link after sharing it?**

Yes. In the **Invite** drawer, click **Disable Link** at any time to prevent the link from being used.


## **Playback & Settings Questions**

**Will my narration play automatically for viewers?**

By default, narration does not autoplay. You can change this in **Settings** inside the Record tab:

* **Autoplay On Page Open** — plays every time the page loads

* **Autoplay First View Only** — plays only the first time the viewer opens that page


**Can narration automatically advance to the next page?**

Yes. Enable **Turn Page On Finish** in narration Settings. When the narration ends, the booklet will automatically flip to the next page.


**How do I delete a narration?**

In the left-hand toolbar of the Record tab, click **Delete**. Play the recording to confirm it's the correct one, then select **Delete Recording** and confirm when prompted.


## **How Narration Supports the Reader's Journey**

Narration touches every stage of the Reader's Journey — from **Awareness** (introducing who you are and what your content covers) to **Attention** (keeping viewers focused) to **Immersion** (building a deeper personal connection) to **Action**(giving your audience the confidence to respond). Well-crafted narration is one of the most effective ways to guide readers from first impression to final decision.


**Ready to start narrating?**

* [Add Voice Narration to Your Pages](#)

* [Add Video Narration to Your Pages](#)

* [Upload an Audio or Video File](#)

* [Add a Headshot to Your Narration](#)

* [Invite a Guest Narrator](#)

* [Use the Teleprompt](#)