How to Speed Up Video on iPad in 3 Steps

To create a time-lapse, condense a lengthy process, or add a fast-motion effect for artistic purposes, you need to speed up your videos. However, relying on Photos to speed up your video on iPad may not be sufficient, as it doesn’t offer any feature to do such a task. What you need then is other editing tools to edit your video playback, such as iMovie and Wondershare Filmora.

iMovie comes pre-installed on your iPad. This built-in app by Apple provides basic editing tools such as changing the playback speed. But if you're looking for more advanced editing options, you can use Filmora. Filmora lets you change playback speed from 0.1x to 10x and offers a Speed Curve feature for more customized speed adjustments.

Part 1. Speed Up Video on iPad Using iMovie

iMovie on iPad allows you to adjust the playback speed from 1/8x to 2x. This means you can speed up your video up to twice its normal speed. iMovie may be ideal for a simple and free solution for basic speed adjustments, but its range is limited to these values.

How to speed up video on iPad using iMovie

Step 1: Start a new project on iMovie and upload your video.

Step 2: Tap on the video clip in the timeline to select it, then tap the Speed icon at the bottom of the screen.

Step 3: Adjust the playback speed using the slider. Drag the slider to the right to speed up the video and to the left to slow it down. You can also click “Add” to create separate speed segments within the video.

Part 2. How to Speed Up Video on iPad Without iMovie

Since using iMovie only allows you to do basic editing, you can use Wondershare Filmora as an alternative video editing app to speed up your video on your iPad. Compared to built-in tools like iMovie, Filmora offers a wider range of features. With this app, you can speed up your videos by up to 10x on iPad.

Additionally, Filmora provides more advanced customization with its Speed Curve (Speed Ramping) feature that lets you adjust your video's speed in a smooth and flexible way. Instead of just choosing a single speed for the entire video, you can create gradual changes.

For example, you can start with a normal speed, then slowly speed up, or start fast and gradually slow down. It gives you more control over how the speed changes throughout the clip.

How to speed up video on iPad using Filmora

Step 1: Install Filmora on iPad and create a new project

Start by installing Filmora from the App Store on your iPad. Then, launch the app and create a new project.

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Step 2: Import and adjust the video speed

After selecting and importing your video, select the video on the editing timeline and tap the Speed option.

Here, you can adjust the video speed by dragging the slider to choose a speed ranging from 0.1x to 10x. Move the slider to the right to increase the speed and to the left to decrease it.

Step 3: Use the Speed Curve feature

For more customization, you can navigate to the Curve tab and select the Speed Curve option. This feature allows you to create gradual speed changes, giving you precise control over how the speed ramps up or down throughout your video.

You can choose from preset options like Highlight, Montage, Bullet, Jump Cut, Flash In, and Flash Out. If you want more specific control, select “Customize” to create your own custom speed ramping.

To edit your speed curve, tap on the speed curve option, and a curve graph will appear. Adjust the curve by dragging the points to shape how the speed changes over time. You can tap “Add Beat” to add keyframes at specific points along the timeline.

Part 3. How to Take A Speed Up (Timelapse) Video on iPad

Other than editing your video playback and making it faster, you can also record a timelapse video on an iPad. Timelapse videos are a great way to capture long processes or changes over time in a condensed format.

For example, you might want to record:

• A Coffee Brewing: Capture the process of a coffee machine making a cup of coffee, from the grinding of beans to the final pour.
• Cloud Movement: Film the movement of clouds across the sky or a sunset.
• Cooking: Record the preparation and cooking of a meal.
• Desk Work: Document a work session, such as writing or drawing, to show progress over time.

How to Record a Timelapse Video on iPad

Step 1: Open the Camera App

Launch the Camera app on your iPad.

Step 2: Select Timelapse Mode

Swipe through the camera modes until you reach “Timelapse.” This mode is specifically designed to capture footage at set intervals, which speeds up the video automatically.

Then, position your iPad to frame the scene you want to capture. Make sure it’s stable to avoid shaky footage.

Step 3: Start Recording

Tap the red record button to begin capturing your timelapse video. The iPad will automatically take pictures at intervals and compile them into a fast-paced video.

Step 4: Stop Recording

Tap the stop button when you’re finished. Your timelapse video will be saved to your Photos app, where you can review and share it.

Conclusion

When you want to speed up videos on an iPad, you have several options depending on your needs. For basic speed adjustments, iMovie provides a straightforward solution that lets you change the playback speed up to 2x.

But for more advanced features and greater flexibility, you may need to use Wondershare Filmora. Filmora offers a broader range of options, allowing you to adjust speeds from 0.1x to 10x. There is also the Speed Curve feature which gives you greater control to create smooth, gradual changes in speed throughout your video.