How to adjust video playback speed

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ClickView30th January, 2026
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Video normal playback speed

Summary

  • Select the gear icon in the video player controls
  • Choose ‘Playback speed’ from the menu
  • Select your preferred speed: 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x, 1x (Normal), 1.25x, 1.5x, 1.75x or 2x
  • Your video will play at the selected speed
  • Speeds allow you to slow down or speed up video playback
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When is it most effective to use slower or faster playback speeds in class?
Slower speeds work well when introducing complex ideas, technical demonstrations, or unfamiliar terminology, giving students more time to process what they see and hear. Faster speeds are useful for revision, recap sessions, or when reviewing content you already know during lesson preparation, helping you save time without missing key information.

Understanding playback speed options

Adjusting the playback speed in ClickView enables you to slow down or speed up videos according to your classroom needs. This feature lets you focus on key sections at a slower pace for better student comprehension or review content more quickly for lesson planning.

How to adjust playback speed

  1. Select the gear icon in the video player controls, then choose Playback speed.
    Video playback speed button
  2. Select your preferred playback speed from the options:
    Video playback normal speed
    • 0.25x – 0.25 times slower than normal speed
    • 0.5x – 0.5 times slower than normal speed
    • 0.75x – 0.75 times slower than normal speed
    • 1x (Normal) – Default speed
    • 1.25x – 1.25 times faster than normal speed
    • 1.5x – 1.5 times faster than normal speed
    • 1.75x – 1.75 times faster than normal speed
    • 2x – 2 times faster than normal speed
  3. Your video will continue to play at your selected speed.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, playback speed can be adjusted on any video using the gear icon and ‘Playback speed’ in the video player controls.
You can choose from 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x, 1x (Normal), 1.25x, 1.5x,1.75x and 2x.
Adjusting playback speed only changes how quickly or slowly the video plays; it does not affect video quality.

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