This article instructs you how to change the playback speed of video in the platform so you can speed through a long video, or review a scene in slow motion.
Note: This feature is available only for videos added via Udemy Business Leadership Academy Video or via JW Player. So, if you are viewing a video that does not have playback speed options, it likely has been uploaded via another method.
How to change the playback speed of a video
You can increase the speed up to 2x, or slow the video down to 0.5x. To return to normal speed select 1x.
To change the speed of your video during playback:
1. Select the ‘gear’ icon from the bottom right of the player toolbar
2. Click the ‘speed’ icon
3. Select the speed at which you wish to view the video
- 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
- 2x: 2 times faster than normal speed
Speed can be adjusted at any time before and during playback. You can modify the playback speed by clicking the gear icon in the player
Note: Both video and audio will be adjusted for all speed preferences.