To speed up a video on your iPhone, you have several options depending on the type of video and the level of speed adjustment you want:
1. Using the Photos App (Best for Slo-Mo Videos)
- Open the Photos app and find the video you want to speed up.
- Tap Edit in the top right corner.
- If it's a slo-mo video, you'll see vertical white bars beneath the timeline. Drag these bars closer together to remove the slow-motion effect and speed up the video.
- Tap Done to save your changes.
This method is primarily for speeding up slo-mo videos by removing the slow- motion effect
2. Using iMovie (For Regular Videos)
- Open the iMovie app on your iPhone.
- Tap the + button and select Movie.
- Import the video you want to speed up and tap Create Movie.
- Tap the video clip in the timeline to select it.
- Tap the Speed button (speedometer icon) at the bottom.
- Drag the speed slider to the right to increase the speed, up to 2x the original speed.
- Tap Done and then share or save your sped-up video.
iMovie allows you to speed up regular videos up to 2x and also adjust audio speed to match
3. Using Third-Party Apps (For More Speed and Flexibility)
If you want to speed up videos beyond 2x or have more control, apps like CapCut , Videoshop , or FilmoraGo can help:
- Download and open the app.
- Import your video.
- Use the speed adjustment feature to increase the speed (some apps allow up to 100x).
- Export and save the edited video.
CapCut, for example, is popular for its ease of use and advanced speed controls
Summary Table
Method| Best For| Max Speed Increase| Ease of Use| Notes
---|---|---|---|---
Photos App| Slo-mo videos| Remove slow-mo effect| Very easy| Limited to slo-mo
speed changes
iMovie| Regular videos| Up to 2x| Moderate| Free, built-in Apple app
Third-party apps| Advanced edits| Up to 100x| Varies| May affect video quality
Use the Photos app for quick tweaks on slo-mo videos, iMovie for straightforward speed-ups on normal videos, and third-party apps for more advanced speed editing needs.