How to Speed Up a Video in PowerPoint

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May 5, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to change video playback speed in PowerPoint.

Quick summary

PowerPoint lets you adjust video playback speed directly within a slide by using the built-in speed control during playback — no third-party tools required. You can set the playback rate to 1.25x, 1.5x, 1.75x, or 2x to make any embedded video play faster.

Steps

Click the video on your PowerPoint slide to select it.
Click the Play icon to begin video playback.
Click the speed control (1x) button in the lower-right corner of the video player.
Select your desired playback speed — such as 1.25x, 1.5x, 1.75x, or 2x — to increase the video speed.

📌 Why this matters

Controlling video playback speed inside PowerPoint is a native feature that many presenters overlook, yet it can dramatically improve how training content, product demos, and recorded walkthroughs are delivered during live sessions. By adjusting the speed control directly in the slide view — without exporting or editing the source file — users save time and maintain full presentation control. This capability is especially valuable for educators, sales teams, and corporate trainers who need to pace video content to match their audience in real time. Understanding how to speed up a video in PowerPoint helps users get more out of Microsoft 365's built-in media tools without relying on external video editors.

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