How to Speed Up a Video on PC or Mac: Step-by-Step Guide

This updated guide explains how to Speed Up a Video on PC or Mac through clear steps, practical examples, and important checks that help prevent common errors.

Method 1 of 2:

Windows

Open the video in Windows Media Player. If Windows Media Player is not your default video player, here's how to open the video:
- Press ⊞ Win+S to open Search.
- Type media player.
- Click Windows Media Player . If it's your first time opening the app, select Recommended settings, then click Finish .
- Press Ctrl+O.
- Select the video you may need to watch.
- Click Open .
Right-click the video.
Click Enhancements.
Click Play speed settings. This opens the 'Play speed settings' window, which contains a slider.
Drag the slider to the right. The further you drag the slider, the faster the video will play.
- Drag the slider left to decrease the speed.
- Move the slider to the '1.0' value to return to its regular speed.
Click X. It's at the top-right corner of the 'Play speed settings' window. This closes the window.

Method 2 of 2:

macOS

Open the video in QuickTime Player. Double-click the video file in Finder to open it. You can also open QuickTime Player first (it's in the Applications folder), click the File menu, select Open , and then double-click the file you may need to view.^{[1]XResearch source}
Click the Play button. It's the triangle below the movie. This plays the video.
Click the fast-forward button. It's the arrows to the right of the play button. Every time you click this button, the playback speed will increase.^{[2]XResearch source}
- The speeds increase at set increments (1x, 10x, etc). To chose a more precise speed between the regular values, hold ⌥ Option as you click.
- To decrease the speed, click the rewind button (the arrows to the left of the play button).

FAQ

What is the easiest way to Speed Up a Video on PC or Mac?

Start with the requirements in this guide, then follow each step in order. Check the result after every major change so problems are easier to identify.