- Categories
- Computers and Electronics
- Video
- Video Hosting and Sharing Websites
- YouTube
- YouTube Accounts
Simple Steps to Play YouTube Videos in Slow Motion
Download Article
Download Article
A step-by-step guide so you can slow down videos you're watching on YouTube
Explore this Article
IN THIS ARTICLE
Other Sections
X
wikiHow is a “wiki,” similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. To create this article, 24 people, some anonymous, worked to edit and improve it over time.
This article has been viewed 70,287 times.
Learn more...
Saw a wicked dance move on YouTube and you want to copy it? Want to watch someone's reaction frame-by-frame as they play the Scary Maze Game? You're in luck — there are several easy ways to slow down a YouTube video so that you don't miss a single moment.
Slowing Down YouTube Videos
- Click the gear icon on any YouTube video to access video playback speed settings.
- Select a slower speed from the "Speed" menu, like 0.5x (half-speed) or 0.25x (quarter-speed).
- Alternatively, press Shift + < to slow a video down while watching without needing to click through menus.
Steps
-
Once the video loads and any ads have finished, look in the bottom right corner of the video. You may see a small button that looks like a gear or cog. If you do, click this button.
- Don't worry if you don't see this. As you'll see below, you can still view YouTube videos in slow motion even if this button doesn't display at first.
-
Clicking the settings button will cause a small menu to pop up from the corner of the video. Click the menu next to "Speed" to choose the speed you'd like to play the video at. The two slow-motion options are:
- 0.5: Will play the video at half speed. The audio track will play as well, but it will be greatly distorted from the slow-motion effect.
- 0.25: Will play the video at quarter speed. The audio track will not play.
Advertisement
-
Depending on the browser you're using, you may not be able to see the settings option to adjust the playback speed at first. The most common reason for this is that you are using the default Flash YouTube player rather than the upgraded HTML5 version. To turn on the HTML5 player, visit youtube.com/html5 . If the HTML5 player isn't already enabled, you should see the option to opt in. [1] X Research source
-
At one point, YouTube allowed the option to move back and forth one frame at a time using the J and L keys. However, this feature has since been removed. However, because the space bar still acts as a play/pause button, you can partially recreate this function.
- Click the video once to select it. This will also pause it. If it is paused, click it twice.
- Hit the space bar to play the video. Hit it again to pause. For a "frame-by-frame" effect, hold down the space bar to rapidly switch between play and pause.
- Set the video to 0.25 speed and use the space bar for the closest thing to frame-by-frame possible with the basic YouTube player.
Advertisement
Expert Q&A
Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit
Advertisement
Tips
- Looking for other cool hidden features of YouTube? This article contains a guide to using keyboard commands to perform special functions on YouTube.Thanks
Submit a Tip
All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published
Thanks for submitting a tip for review!
Advertisement
You Might Also Like
4 Ways to Block YouTube on a Computer, Phone, or Tablet
2 Easy Ways to Permanently Delete (or, Hide) Your YouTube Channel
How to Log In to YouTube
How to Make YouTube Stop Buffering: Troubleshooting Guide
How to
Use YouTube Without a Gmail Account
2 Simple Ways to Find Your YouTube Channel URL
How to
Message Someone on YouTube
2 Simple Ways to Change Your Username or Handle on YouTube
3 Ways to Change Your Country in YouTube
How to See Which YouTube Channels You Subscribe To
How to
Change Your Profile Picture on YouTube
How To Change Your Language Settings on YouTube
How to Manage Your YouTube Subscriptions on Any Device
4 Easy Ways to Disable Restricted Mode on YouTube
Advertisement
References
About This Article
wikiHow is a “wiki,” similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. To create this article, 24 people, some anonymous, worked to edit and improve it over time. This article has been viewed 70,287 times.
How helpful is this?
Co-authors: 24
Updated: March 28, 2024
Views: 70,287
Categories: YouTube Accounts
Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 70,287 times.
Is this article up to date?
Advertisement
About This Article
Click a star to vote
% of people told us that this article helped them.
Co-authors: 24
Updated: March 28, 2024
Views: 70,287
Quizzes
Am I Smart Quiz
Take Quiz
What Disney Princess Am I Quiz
Take Quiz
Do I Have a Phobia Quiz
Take Quiz
Do I Have a Dirty Mind Quiz
Take Quiz
Guess My Age Quiz
Take Quiz
How Insecure Am I Quiz
Take Quiz
You Might Also Like
4 Ways to Block YouTube on a Computer, Phone, or Tablet
2 Easy Ways to Permanently Delete (or, Hide) Your YouTube Channel
How to Log In to YouTube
How to Make YouTube Stop Buffering: Troubleshooting Guide
Featured Articles
How to
Have a Summer Fling
How to
Make Banana Bread
How to Make Water Taste Better
How to
Succeed in College
17 Pro Tips to Start Living a Healthier Lifestyle
Trending Articles
How to Plan and Launch a Fireworks Show
How to
Get Rid of Moths
When Will I Get Married Quiz
Should My Boyfriend Tell Me What to Wear? 3 Reasons Why He Shouldn't
The Best Ways to Get Over Stage Fright & Be More Confident
How You Can Protect Yourself on Social Networking Sites
Featured Articles
How to
Be Positive
How to Breed Villagers in Minecraft
How to Start Working Out if You're Out of Shape: Tips & Beginner Exercises
What's My Hair Type Quiz
How to
Ask Better Questions
The Ultimate Guide to Making Your Dreams Happen
Featured Articles
How to
Realize You Love Someone
How to
Gain Control of Your Emotions
How to
Get a Job With No Experience
How to
Improve Your Personality
How to Pick Clothing Colors that Look Good on You
What Zodiac Sign Am I Quiz
Watch Articles
How to
Make Stamped Metal Jewelry
How to
Make Hot Cheetos
How to
Make an Aloe Vera Face Mask
How to
Fold a Shirt for Travel
How to
Apply Eye Makeup on Fair Skin
How to
Stretch Your Inner Thighs
Trending Articles
What Does “Spill the Tea” Mean? (Plus, Where This Slang Comes From)
What Does It Mean If You Dream about Your Crush? 13 Dream Scenarios
What Is the Coquette Aesthetic? The Viral TikTok Trend, Explained
Easy Ways to Add Someone to an Existing Group Text
Emoji Test
Recovering a Disabled Facebook Account: Appeal & Reactivation Guide