How to Speed Up Certain Parts of a Video on Windows: 2 Methods

You’ve recorded a video. It’s great. But some parts? A bit slow. Maybe you want to skip through someone walking across a field … very … slowly. Good news! If you’re on Windows, you can easily speed up just some parts of your video. Let’s make it quick, fun, and super simple.

Why Speed Up Parts of a Video?

• Save time: Who wants to watch a 10-minute coffee pour?
• Get to the good part: Action scenes? Yes, please.
• Add some flair: Fast clips can be funny or dramatic.

Let’s look at two easy methods using free or built-in Windows tools.

Method 1: Use Clipchamp (Built-in on Windows 11)

Clipchamp is Microsoft’s free video editor. It’s in Windows 11 by default, and it’s seriously easy to use.

Step-by-step:

1. Open Clipchamp: Click Start, type Clipchamp, and open it.
2. Create a new project: Hit ‘Create a new video’ and name it whatever you like.
3. Import your video: Drag your video into the media library and drop it into the timeline.
4. Split the part you want to speed up: Move the playhead to where you want the fast part to begin. Click the Scissors icon. Then go to the end of that part and do it again.
5. Select the split segment: Click the middle piece (the one to speed up).
6. Adjust speed: Use the Speed button at the top. Choose 1.5x, 2x, or even 4x speed.
7. Preview and export: Hit play. Happy? Click Export in the top right to save your new masterpiece.

Clipchamp is great for beginners. It has a clean layout and doesn’t overwhelm you with too many buttons.

Method 2: Use VLC Media Player (Free and Powerful!)

You might know VLC as that trusty orange cone player. But did you know it can edit too? Surprise!

Here’s what you do:

1. Open VLC: If you don’t have it, download it for free from the official site.
2. Go to “View” > “Advanced Controls”: This reveals extra buttons like Record.
3. Play your video and record segments: Hit Play. When you get to the section you want to speed up, press Record. Hit it again to stop.
4. Repeat: Record all the parts you want. Sadly, VLC doesn’t let you change speed inside the app easily. But here’s the trick:
5. Use HandBrake (another free tool) to speed up: Import your short recorded clip into HandBrake, and set the playback FPS higher to simulate a fast-forward!
6. Combine your clips: Use any editor (like Clipchamp again) to stitch your original and fast parts together.

This takes a little more time but works if you love free tools and want to tinker a bit.

Tips to Make Your Video Even Cooler

• Don’t overdo the speed: 2x is usually fast enough without looking crazy.
• Add music or sound effects: Fast parts are funnier with goofy music.
• Use smooth transitions: Fade in or out can make speed changes feel pro.

So, Which Method Should You Pick?

Use Clipchamp if you want:

• Built-in, easy drag-and-drop editing
• Quick and visual controls
• No extra downloads (if you’re on Windows 11!)

Use VLC + HandBrake if you like:

• Extra control and open-source tools
• A slightly geekier approach
• Challenges (yay?)

Final Thoughts

Speeding up parts of your video is easier than you think. Whether you’re trimming long scenes or jazzing up a vlog, these methods help you tell your story faster (literally!).

So go ahead. Make it speedy. Make it snappy. And most of all — have fun editing!