Master the Pace: How to Speed Up Video in Google Vids

Whether you are trying to cut down a lengthy product walkthrough, condense a tedious screen recording, or simply keep your audience glued to the screen, adjusting the speed of your footage is an essential video editing skill. In Google Vids—Google Workspace’s storytelling and video creation app—controlling pace is easier than ever.

Depending on whether you are editing a project on the timeline or simply reviewing a finished video shared by a teammate, here is a complete guide to speeding up video in Google Vids.

Method 1: Speeding Up Video Clips While Editing (For Creators)

If you are building a presentation in Google Vids and need to accelerate a specific video clip on your timeline (such as speeding up a software demo, a timelapse, or a lengthy segment), Google Workspace provides direct clip-speed controls.

You can speed up your footage up to 2x to trim visual downtime and keep your presentation sharp and punchy.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Open your project: Navigate to Google Vids and open the project you are working on.
2. Select the clip: Click on the specific video clip on your timeline or canvas that you want to speed up.
3. Adjust the playback speed: Open the clip formatting or properties menu and locate the Playback Speed settings.
4. Choose your multiplier: Select a speed higher than normal (