Cue Card Studio
Paste your speech → one idea per card → print it or practice on your phone.
Free · No signup to start
How to use speech cue cards
Use cards as prompts, not a miniature script. Keep one complete idea per card, mark only the pauses or names you need, and look up after each beat.
Rehearse with full text first, then reduce the deck to key sentences and anchor words. Use Record & review this deck when you want pace and transcript feedback without rebuilding the speech. Print a copy for the room too; paper does not dim, lock, or show notifications.
Related guides
Practical answers for card count, formatting, wedding and birthday decks, and a printable backup.
Cue card maker FAQ
Is the cue card maker free?
Yes. Pasting a speech, editing and reordering cards, printing, and rehearsing on your phone are free, and you can start without signing up. An account is optional and lets you save decks and open them on another device.
Should I print my cue cards or use my phone?
Use both. Rehearse the deck full-screen on your phone, then print a copy for the room: paper does not dim, lock, or show notifications. The maker prints 3x5, 4x6, or A6 cards, one per page or several to a Letter or A4 sheet with cut lines.
How many cue cards do I need for my speech?
Plan about one card for every 30 to 45 seconds, then adjust so each card holds one idea. That is usually 2 to 4 cards for a one-minute toast, 5 to 8 for three minutes, and 7 to 12 for five minutes.
Does it work for wedding and birthday toasts?
Yes. Paste a best man, maid of honor, parent, or birthday toast and the maker splits it into numbered one-idea cards. Keep the opening and the final toast line word for word and trim the middle cards to cue words.
ToastBuddy for iPhone
Rehearse it on your phone before the room hears it.
Practice your speech, check the timing, and carry clear cue cards into the room. Free on the App Store.