About this tool
Video Speed, Reverse & Loop changes how a clip plays. Pick a video, choose a speed from a quarter of normal up to four times faster, and decide which way it runs: forwards, backwards, or as a boomerang that plays forwards and then back. Repeat the result up to ten times in a row for a loop you can post or send.
Most free speed tools either throw the sound away or leave it sounding like a cartoon. Here the sound is re-timed with the picture and, by default, time-stretched so voices keep their normal pitch: a talk at 1.5× still sounds like the speaker, just quicker. If you want the playful tape effect instead, choose “Pitch follows speed”, or mute the sound altogether.
You can change the whole video or only a part of it: drag the handles on the filmstrip to pick the stretch you want, and press “Play part” to hear and see it at the new speed before you make anything. The result is a fresh MP4 (or WebM), made by your own browser. Your video never leaves your device, there is no sign-up and no watermark.
How to use Video Speed, Reverse & Loop
- Tap “Choose a video” or drop one onto the box.
- Drag the handles to choose the part to change, or leave the whole video selected.
- Pick a speed with the slider or a preset such as 0.5× or 2×, then press “Play part” to preview it.
- Choose Forwards, Backwards or Boomerang, how many times it repeats, and what happens to the sound.
- Press “Make video”, watch the result on the page, then press “Download video”.
A 4-second clip of a dog jumping into a pool: choose Boomerang, set the speed to 1.5× and Repeat to 3 times in a row. You get a 16-second MP4 that splashes in, rewinds out of the water and jumps again, three times over.
Features
- Any speed from 0.25× to 4× in small steps, plus one-tap presets.
- Pitch-preserving time-stretch for the sound, written for this tool, so voices stay natural at any speed.
- Optional “Pitch follows speed” tape effect, or a silent result.
- Backwards and boomerang playback, with the sound reversed to match.
- Repeat the result up to ten times for a seamless loop.
- Live preview: “Play part” plays your chosen part at the new speed.
- Saves as MP4 (H.264) or WebM (VP9), and can shrink the picture to 1080p, 720p or smaller.
- Progress bar with a Stop button; the finished video plays right on the page.
Tips and good to know
- For smooth slow motion, start with footage filmed at 60 frames per second or more. Slowing normal 30 fps video to 0.25× shows each frame for longer, so movement looks steppy.
- Speeding up drops the extra frames, so a 4× video stays a normal, light file rather than a flood of frames.
- Lectures and tutorials are easiest to follow at 1.25× to 1.5× with “Keep the pitch” on.
- Backwards and boomerang work on parts of up to 60 seconds; trim to the best moment first for the snappiest loop.
- Choosing a smaller size such as 720p makes long videos much quicker to process on a phone.
Frequently asked questions
Is my video uploaded anywhere?
No. Your browser reads, re-times and saves the video on your own device. Nothing is sent to AroraTools or anyone else.
Is it free, and are there limits?
It is free, with no sign-up and no watermark. Backwards and boomerang parts can be up to 60 seconds long, and one result can be up to 20 minutes. Beyond that, the limit is your device’s memory and patience.
Does it work on my phone, and offline?
Yes on recent phones: iPhone and iPad with iOS 16.4 or later, and Android with an up-to-date Chrome. The page needs the internet to open, but all the work happens on your device.
Will voices sound like chipmunks when I speed up?
Not unless you want them to. “Keep the pitch” time-stretches the sound so it gets quicker or slower without going higher or lower. Choose “Pitch follows speed” if you want the classic tape effect.
Does slow motion add new frames?
No. Each original frame is simply shown for longer, which is honest and keeps every detail, but 30 fps footage slowed right down can look a little jerky. Footage shot at 60, 120 or 240 fps slows down much more smoothly.
Why is there a 60-second limit on reversing?
Video is stored so that most frames depend on the ones before them, so playing it backwards means decoding it again in small batches and holding the sound in memory. Sixty seconds keeps that reliable on phones as well as computers.
What format is the new video?
MP4 with H.264 picture and AAC sound where your browser can write it, or WebM with VP9 and Opus. You can pick either one when both are available.
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