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YouTube Video Outro Script Template

End every video with a strong call-to-action

Your outro is your last chance to convert a viewer into a subscriber. This template wraps up your content, delivers a final takeaway, and drives action — subscribe, watch the next video, or grab a resource. Don't just fade to black.

The script

[RECAP — Summarize the key takeaway]
"So to recap, the most important thing to remember is [main takeaway]. If you only do one thing after watching this video, make it [specific action]."

[BONUS VALUE]
"And here's one more tip I didn't mention earlier — [bonus insight]. This alone can [specific benefit]."

[CTA — Subscribe]
"If this was helpful, make sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you don't miss next week's video on [next topic]."

[CTA — Next video]
"And if you want to go deeper on this topic, check out this video right here where I show you [related content]."

[SIGN OFF]
"Thanks for watching, I'm [Your Name], and I'll see you in the next one."

[PAUSE — Hold eye contact for 3 seconds for the end screen]

Tips for this template

Always recap your main point — many viewers skip to the end
Mention your next video topic to create anticipation
Hold still for 3-5 seconds at the end so YouTube can overlay end screen cards
Point or gesture toward where the next video card will appear

How to use this template

1

Copy the script

Click the Copy Script button above to copy the full template to your clipboard.

2

Customize the brackets

Replace all [BRACKETED] sections with your own content — names, topics, numbers, and talking points.

3

Load into your teleprompter

Paste the script into the free online teleprompter or download the Windows app for a transparent overlay.

4

Record and deliver

Set your scroll speed, hit play, and deliver your content naturally while reading from the prompter.

Read your script on camera

Try this template in the free online teleprompter or download the app for a transparent overlay on any application.

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