With the recent ban on TikTok and Instagram Reels as an alternative, the world of video content has been on a rollercoaster of emotions over the past few years. Today, you can enjoy TikTok-style videos on Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. 🎥✨

While Instagram Reels is a great way to showcase your creative talent, it can be a bit tricky if you're new to the platform. Before you post a Reels video, you may want to speed up a video on Instagram. 🏃‍♂️💨

Adjusting the speed of your videos is a great way to make them more fun. Plus, increasing the speed allows you to show more content in a limited amount of time. So if you don't know how to speed up a video on Instagram, keep reading this guide. 👇

Speed up video on Instagram

There is not just one method, but several to speed up a video on Instagram. You can use Instagram's built-in video editor or third-party apps. Here we share with you the best ways to speed up a video on Instagram. Let's get started! 🚀

1. Adjust Speed Before Recording on Instagram

The Instagram app for Android and iOS allows adjust the speed of a video before recording. To do so, follow these simple steps:

1. First, open the Instagram app on your Android or iPhone device.

2. When the app opens, tap the (+) in the upper right corner.

3. On the post creation screen, select the tab History either Reel.

4. Now, to adjust the speed, tap the button 1x on the right side.

5. You will now see several playback speed options. Choose the speed you want.

6. After selecting the speed, tap the Record button at the bottom.

7. Now record the Story or Reel video and tap the button Following.

8. Next, add text, stickers, filters, music, etc. to your reels video as per your preference and tap 'Next'.

2. Adjust the Speed of Existing Videos on Instagram

Adjusting the speed of existing videos on Instagram is pretty straightforward; just follow these steps. However, keep in mind that this method only works with the iOS version of Instagram.

1. First, open the Instagram app on your iPhone.

2. When the app opens, tap the (+) in the top right corner.

3. On the post creation screen, select the Reel tab.

4. Next, tap the Gallery icon and select the video whose speed you want to adjust.

5. On the editing screen, tap the 1x icon on the right side of the screen. Then, choose the speed you want to use.

6. Once done, tap the Add button in the top right corner and then Next.

The video speed will be adjusted based on the playback speed you selected. Once you're done, you can share the video or save it to drafts. 💾

3. Adjust Video Speed Using a Third-Party App

Although the Instagram reel creation page is feature-rich, it still lacks what the other apps offer. third party video editing apps for Android. It is very easy to adjust the speed of any previously recorded video using an external app. 📱✂️

We have already shared a list of the best video editing apps for instagram on Android. We included both free and paid video editing apps in that list.

I recommend you go through that list and choose the video editing app that best suits your needs. Third-party video editing apps also allow you to apply unique filters and stickers, as well as change the colors, etc., of your video. 🖌️

After adjusting the video speed and making other changes, you need to upload the video to your Instagram Reels. 📤

How to Change the Speed of Instagram Reels Videos?

When viewing reels on Instagram, you'll sometimes come across a video whose playback speed you'd like to change.

So is it possible to change the playback speed of an Instagram reels video? The short answer is NO! ❌

You cannot speed up a video that was uploaded by others on the platform. It is best to download the reel to your device and adjust the speed using a video playback app. 🎞️

So, these are some of the best ways to speed up a video on Instagram. If you need any further help on speeding up a video on Instagram Reels, let me know in the comments! Also, if you found the article helpful, share it with your friends. 🤗✨