How to Speed Up Video in Premiere Pro (3 Easy Ways)

Trying to make a clip go faster in Premiere Pro? Whether you're editing a timelapse, cutting out slow moments, or just want a snappier pace, speeding up video is super simple once you know where to look.

Let me walk you through three easy ways to do it. You can pick whichever one feels most natural for your workflow.

1. Use the Speed/Duration Setting

This is probably the most straightforward method, especially if you want precise control over how fast the clip plays.

Here’s how:

1. Right-click on the clip in your timeline.
2. Choose Speed/Duration from the menu.
3. In the pop-up window, increase the Speed (%) value (e.g., 200% makes it twice as fast).
4. Make sure Ripple Edit, Shifting Trailing Clips is checked if you want everything after it to move accordingly.
5. Click OK.

That’s it! Your clip will now play faster and take up less space on the timeline.

2. Use the Rate Stretch Tool

If you’re more of a drag-and-drop person, this tool is perfect.

Here’s what to do:

1. Select the Rate Stretch Tool from the toolbar (shortcut: R).
2. Click and drag either end of your clip inward to speed it up.
3. The shorter you make it, the faster it plays.

This method is great when you're trying to fit a clip into a specific time slot without worrying about exact percentages.

3. Nest and Apply Time Remapping

If you're working with complex edits or multiple layers, nesting can help keep things clean while still adjusting speed.

Try this:

1. Select your clip(s) in the timeline.
2. Right-click and choose Nest.
3. Now right-click on that nested sequence and choose Speed/Duration, just like before.
4. Adjust the speed as needed.

This keeps your original edits intact while letting you control playback speed for everything inside that nest.

Wrap Up

So yeah, speeding up video in Premiere Pro isn’t hard once you know where to look. Whether you're using Speed/Duration for precision or dragging with Rate Stretch for quick changes, you've got options depending on how you like to work.

Once you’ve done it a couple times, it becomes second nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I change the speed of a video in Premiere Pro?

Right-click your clip in the timeline and choose Speed/Duration. Then increase the percentage under "Speed" (e.g., 150% makes it 1.5x faster). Click OK and your clip will play faster automatically.

What is the shortcut to speed up a video in Premiere Pro?

There’s no direct shortcut for speeding up video instantly, but you can use Ctrl + R (Windows) or Cmd + R (Mac) to open the Speed/Duration window quickly. From there, adjust your speed percentage manually.

How do you speed control in Premiere Pro?

You can control speed using three main methods:

• Right-click > Speed/Duration
• The Rate Stretch Tool (shortcut: R)
• Time Remapping via keyframes for more advanced changes

Each gives different levels of control depending on what you need.

How do I change the speed of a video?

In most editors like Premiere Pro, right-click on your clip and look for something like “Speed” or “Speed/Duration.” Increase that value to make things go faster or decrease it for slow motion effects.