To fast forward or speed up a video on an iPhone, the best options include using the built-in Photos app for time-lapse videos, or using iMovie for more flexibility and control. Here are the common methods:
Using the Photos App
- Open the Photos app and select the video.
- Tap "Edit" in the top-right corner.
- If the video is a time-lapse, you can adjust its speed using a speedometer icon or slider.
- Drag the slider to the right to increase the speed.
- Tap "Done" to save the changes.
This method mainly works for time-lapse videos and is limited for normal videos.
Using iMovie App
- Open iMovie and create a new project with the video.
- Tap the video clip in the timeline.
- Tap the speed icon (clock-shaped).
- Drag the speed slider to the right to speed up the video (up to 2x).
- Tap "Done" to save.
iMovie allows speeding up the entire video or portions but caps speed at 2x per edit. To go beyond 2x, the video may need to be processed multiple times.
Using Third-Party Apps or Online Tools
- Apps like InShot allow speeding videos faster with more speed options but may add watermark or ads.
- Online tools such as Video Candy let users upload and speed up videos from 1.25x to 5x without app installation.
Overall, iMovie is the most versatile built-in app for fast forwarding videos on iPhone, while Photos app is simpler for time-lapse videos. For higher speeds or advanced editing, third-party apps or web tools are recommended.
If the goal is simply to fast forward playback while watching a video, some apps such as YouTube allow adjusting playback speed directly during viewing.
