How to speed up or slow down a video on Windows 11?

How to speed up or slow down a video? The Windows 11 Video Editor (part of the Photos app) is an excellent, completely free built-in tool for this purpose. It's specifically designed for quick, everyday edits and provides a simple way to speed up or slow down a video without installing any third-party software.

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to speed up or slow down a video using the Windows 11 Video Editor.

Step-by-Step Guide to Adjust Video Speed

1. Open the Video Editor: Right-click your video file, select Open with, and choose Photos. In the Photos app, click the Video Editor tab at the top.
2. Create a New Project: Click New video project, give it a name, and click OK.
3. Add Your Video: Click the + Add button and select From this PC. Choose your video file to import it.
4. Place on the Storyboard: Drag your video clip from the project library down to the Storyboard at the bottom of the screen.
5. Access Speed Controls: Select the video clip in the storyboard. In the toolbar that appears, you'll find the Speed option.
6. Adjust the Speed: Click on Speed and use the slider to slow down (drag left) or speed up (drag right) your video. The app provides presets like "Slow" and "Super-Slow," or you can use the slider for more precise control.
7. Apply the Change: Click Apply to save the speed adjustment to your clip.
8. Export Your Video: Once you're happy with the result, click Finish video at the top right. Choose your video quality and click Export to save the edited file to your computer.

Key Advantages

• Built-in & Free: It comes pre-installed with Windows 11, so there's no need to download anything.
• Simple & Quick: It's perfect for fast edits, making it an excellent choice when you just want to speed up or slow down a video without a complex editor.
• Basic Editing Suite: In addition to speed, you can also trim, split, add text, apply filters, and add music to your video within the same tool.