How to Convert Slow Motion Video to Normal Speed [Ultimate Guide]

Slow motion is a camera mode that records at high frame rates, such as 120 or 240 FPS, and the video will be played at a slow speed to emphasize details and create dramatic effects. This is generally used for fast-moving subjects, cinematic action, or emotional moments. For instance, I used this mode to record birds flying and rain falling.

However, slow motion is not always necessary. Once, I accidentally selected the slow-mo mode on my phone instead of the standard video mode for recording. Then, I wondered if I could convert the slow motion video to normal speed to fix the accidental recording. Actually, this is not a difficult task. With the right video speed changer, I can easily make a slow motion video at regular speed.

How to Convert Slow Motion Video to Normal Speed on Windows

To remove slow motion from videos on Windows, I highly recommend MiniTool MovieMaker, an easy-to-use video editor without watermark. It provides all the essential editing tools to enhance footage, such as speed control, color correction, filters, overlays, frames, aspect ratio adjustment, text, etc.

How to convert slow motion video to normal speed using MiniTool MovieMaker? Follow me!

Step 1: Get the Video Speed Changer

Make sure the software is already installed on the computer.

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Step 2: Import the Slow Motion Video

Launch MiniTool MovieMaker and click the New Project button to access the main interface. Click Import Media Files on the left side and add the desired video file. Then, drag and drop it to the timeline to begin editing.

Step 3: Convert Slow Motion to Normal Speed

Select the video on the timeline and click the Speed icon on the timeline toolbar. Then, hover over the Fast option, and choose a speed from 2X, 4X, 8X, 20X, or 50X. Experiment with these options until the video playback naturally matches the rhythm of the real scene.

If the slow motion effect is in the middle part of the video, first use the Split tool to extract the target clip and speed it up. For this purpose, drag the playhead to the beginning of the slow motion footage, and click the Scissors icon; continue moving the playhead to the end of the slow motion, and click the Scissors icon again.

Step 4: Export the Video

Click Export in the upper-right corner to open the Export window. The output format is set to MP4 by default. In most cases, I won’t change it because it’s the most compatible video format. I can also change the resolution and frame rate. Finally, click Export to start exporting the video.

How to Convert Slow Motion Video to Normal Speed on iPhone

The iPhone’s camera app offers multiple recording modes, including slow motion, time-lapse, dual capture, and action mode. When I was using an iPhone, I often took slow-motion videos with its native camera app. Later, I found that these videos can be easily converted to regular speed in the Photos app.

Method 1: Use Photos

Here’s how to convert slow motion video to normal on iPhone using the Photos app.

Step 1: Locate the target slow-mo video

Open the iPhone’s default Photos app and tap the Albums tab at the bottom. Under Media Types, click Slow-mo to display all the slow motion videos, and click the desired one.

Step 2: Open the editor

Tap Edit at the top right corner to enter the video editor page. Then a timeline with vertical lines appears below the video preview window. The wider-spaced lines indicate the slow-motion section.

Step 3: Convert the slow motion video to normal speed

To remove slow motion from the video, drag the two thick white bars (the indicators) together until they meet. This tells the iPhone to play the entire video at a regular speed. Finally, tap Done to save changes.

However, if I regret turning a slow-mo video into normal speed, iPhone offers a remedy. Similarly, open the target video in the Photos app, and click Edit > Revert > Revert to Original to get the original slow-motion video.

Once again, this method only applies to videos shot using the Slow-mo mode in the iPhone’s native camera app.

Method 2: Use iMovie

If the slow motion video was not recorded using the iPhone’s native camera app, I can use iMovie or other iPhone video editors to convert it to a normal video.

Here’s how to convert slow motion video to normal on iPhone using the iMovie app.

Step 1: Add the slow motion video to iMovie

Launch iMovie, create a new project, choose a slow motion video, and click Create Movie.

Step 2: Enable the video speed editor

Tap the video on the timeline and click the Speed icon at the bottom toolbar.

Step 3: Remove slow motion

Next, move the circle on the yellow bar to the right to speed up the video. Click Done to save the changes.

How to Convert Slow Motion Video to Normal Speed on Android

Similar to iPhones, Android phones offer slow motion mode for taking videos. However, there’s no built-in option to remove slow motion from these videos. So, how to convert a slow motion video to normal speed on Android? For this job, I’ll choose the Google Photos app, because it lets me change the video speed for free.

Step 1: Open the Video

Run the Google Photos app and open the target slow motion video.

Step 2: Convert Slow Motion to Normal Speed

Tap Speed and then select 2x or 4x to convert the slow motion video to normal speed by speeding it up.

Step 3: Save the Video

Tap Save at the top to save a copy of the video.

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Conclusion

It’s simple to convert slow motion video to normal speed. Slow motion videos recorded using the iPhone’s camera app can be easily converted to standard videos in the Photos app, and other videos can be quickly restored to normal speed by speeding them up.

Finally, if you encounter any difficulties while using MiniTool MovieMaker, send an email to  [email protected] for help.