How to change the speed of a video
- 1
Drop your video
Any clip — the preview plays at the new speed.
- 2
Pick a speed
Tap 0.5×, 2×, 4× or fine-tune from 0.25× to 4×.
- 3
Keep voices natural
Leave it on for normal-sounding speech, or off for the chipmunk effect.
- 4
Export
The new length is shown before you export.
Popular ways to use it
Slow-motion moments
Slow a jump, splash or goal down to 0.5× to show every detail.
Time-lapses
Speed up cooking, drawing or building videos 4× to fit a Reel.
Faster tutorials
Play a slow screen recording at 1.5× so viewers stay engaged.
Fit a time limit
Nudge a 70-second clip to 1.2× so it fits a 60-second Story.
Tips for the best result
- Slow motion looks smoothest from 60 fps footage.
- Combine 1.5–2× speed with Boomerang for the snappy Instagram look.
- "Keep voice natural" uses pitch-preserving stretching, so speech stays clear at any speed.
Change speed — FAQ
Does the audio sound weird when sped up?
No — "Keep voice pitch" time-stretches the audio so it stays natural. Turn it off for the classic chipmunk effect.
Does slow motion add frames?
No — frames are shown longer rather than invented, so 30 fps footage slowed to 0.25× will look choppy.
Can I speed up just one part?
The speed applies to the whole video. Trim first to keep only the part you want to change.
What happens to the sound?
It changes speed with the video. With "Keep voice natural" on, the pitch stays the same.